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Media union launches campaign urging Congress to provide stimulus for newsrooms

Media union launches campaign urging Congress to provide stimulus for newsrooms

18 May, 2020

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Media union launches campaign urging Congress to provide stimulus for newsrooms

The NewsGuild-CWA, the largest union for journalists in North America, on Monday launched a new advocacy campaign to compel Congress to assist local news organizations financially harmed by the outbreak of the novel coronavirus.

Media union launches campaign urging Congress to provide stimulus for newsrooms

THE NEWSGUILD LAUNCHES ‘SAVE THE NEWS’ ADVOCACY CAMPAIGN

THE NEWSGUILD LAUNCHES ‘SAVE THE NEWS’ ADVOCACY CAMPAIGN

18 May, 2020

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THE NEWSGUILD LAUNCHES ‘SAVE THE NEWS’ ADVOCACY CAMPAIGN

Today, The NewsGuild is launching a new advocacy campaign, Save The News, to make the case for why local newsrooms must be included in future federal recovery efforts to support essential industries. Although journalists are covering the biggest story of their lives, the news industry is fighting to survive. L

THE NEWSGUILD LAUNCHES ‘SAVE THE NEWS’ ADVOCACY CAMPAIGN

America’s Largest Media Union Launches Historic Advocacy Campaign to Save Industry

America’s Largest Media Union Launches Historic Advocacy Campaign to Save Industry

18 May, 2020

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America’s Largest Media Union Launches Historic Advocacy Campaign to Save Industry

The top media union in North America is launching a historic advocacy campaign in a desperate effort to gin up political support to help stave off the economic crunch on the news industry.

America’s Largest Media Union Launches Historic Advocacy Campaign to Save Industry

Reuters: U.S. lawmakers renew push to grant assistance to local news outlets

Reuters: U.S. lawmakers renew push to grant assistance to local news outlets

13 May, 2020

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Reuters: U.S. lawmakers renew push to grant assistance to local news outlets

A bipartisan U.S. Senate proposal of Democrats Maria Cantwell, Amy Klobuchar, Chuck Schumer and Republicans John Boozman and Joni Ernst would provide news outlets emergency assistance under the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP).

Reuters: U.S. lawmakers renew push to grant assistance to local news outlets

Syracuse.com: Schumer: New coronavirus bill makes local news outlets eligible for small business loans

Syracuse.com: Schumer: New coronavirus bill makes local news outlets eligible for small business loans

13 May, 2020

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Syracuse.com: Schumer: New coronavirus bill makes local news outlets eligible for small business loans

A $3 trillion federal coronavirus relief bill unveiled Tuesday would make local newspapers and broadcast outlets eligible for small business loans to keep employees on the payroll, according to U.S. Sen. Charles Schumer.

Syracuse.com: Schumer: New coronavirus bill makes local news outlets eligible for small business loans

Wall Street Journal: Congress Weighs Coronavirus Aid for Local Newspapers, Broadcasters

Wall Street Journal: Congress Weighs Coronavirus Aid for Local Newspapers, Broadcasters

11 May, 2020

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Wall Street Journal: Congress Weighs Coronavirus Aid for Local Newspapers, Broadcasters

Congress is looking to help struggling local newspapers, TV and radio stations qualify for federal coronavirus aid, according to people familiar with the matter. The coming coronavirus legislation expected to be introduced in the House as soon as this week will include a provision to expand newspapers’ and broadcasters’ eligibility for forgivable small business loans, the people said.

Wall Street Journal: Congress Weighs Coronavirus Aid for Local Newspapers, Broadcasters