Government TV incentives spark covert anti drug messages
A Salon.com report, later picked up by the Associated Press, details a 1997 government program that paid networks with free ad slots and credits to insert anti drug messages into popular shows. Networks traded these credits for pre-approval and edits, with Fox and WB cited. NBC, ABC kept limited involvement. total credits reached 22 million. Authorities warn this covert influence undermines free media and misleading education, calling for end to the program.
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Deflection and doublespeak in Coulter column on McCain
Ann Coulter critiques John McCain and his aides for miscasting criticisms as personal attacks. She cites Clinton Brown 1992 exchanges, McCain's temper, and anti abortion groups while noting NRLC ads on Roe v Wade and embryo research. She argues McCain uses smears and evasions, while praising his war record but condemning smarmy politics.
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