Newspaper Industry Decline, Newspaper Bailout | featured news

Three quarters of editors and news directors polled say they have "serious reservations" about government funding of journalism, primarily for fear that independence can be compromised.

The FTC is holding a two-day workshop to examine ways the government can aid the struggling journalism industry. Rupert Murdoch and Arianna Huffington are among the panelists.

Many U.S. companies consider lobbying the government just another cost of doing business. When newspapers want help from Uncle Sam, the cost could be their reputation.

Say hello to GOVERNMENT-CONTROLLED MEDIA! The U.S. is dead. Welcome to the U.S.S.A.