Bernard Kalb quote on journalism clarity
A dated remark by Bernard Kalb from 1998 emphasizes that a journalist must pierce official fog and gibberish to extract the basic news, demanding clear reporting and accountability in press work.
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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 2008
Page
2
A dated remark by Bernard Kalb from 1998 emphasizes that a journalist must pierce official fog and gibberish to extract the basic news, demanding clear reporting and accountability in press work.
The piece notes Obama entering the national campaign phase and facing a Republican swift boat attack machine. It recalls Swift Boat Veterans for Truth’s tactics against Kerry and warns Obama will now be targeted for his background and associations as he shifts from party to national appeal.
The First Amendment prohibits establishing a national religion, protects free exercise, restricts limiting speech and press, and secures the right to assemble and petition the government for grievances.
Tom Beaver, Muscogee Creek Nation, notes Obama's historic rise as presumptive Democratic nominee and his pledge to respect tribal sovereignty. He warns CBC efforts to bar Cherokee membership undermine hope for federal policy change and tribal self governance.
Kansans earned less and spent less in May as personal income tax receipts fell 9.4 percent from expected levels and sales tax receipts underperformed by 4.3 million. The pattern mirrors national slowdowns and signals potential tighter state budgeting next year. Martin Hawver notes the downturn's implications for education, health care, and law enforcement funding.
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