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June 15, 2023

Ex-Fox News exec says the FCC should consider revoking Rupert Murdoch's licenses Gideon Rubin June 1

Preston Padden, who served as a Fox executive from 1990 to 1997, writes for The Beast that the right-wing network may be a revocation candidate, citing a section of the Communications Act that requires the FCC to assess the “character qualifications” of those broadcasting on public airwaves.

“False news has consequences,” Paddon writes.

“Despite all the factual information available to the contrary, millions of Americans, including Fox viewers, believe that the 2020 election was stolen. The rioters at the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6 were chanting ‘Stop the Steal.’"

“So, the issue at hand is: Should the FCC review Fox’s character qualifications to remain a steward of the public airwaves?

[link:https://www.rawstory.com/fox-news-exec-license-revoked/|

June 18, 2022

Lindsey Graham Thinks Seniors May 'Have to' Take Less Money and pay more tax on SS benefits

Seniors need to hear this loud and clear before voting time.

In a June 13 Fox Nation debate, Sen. Lindsey Graham said seniors may have to “take a little less” and “pay a little more in” when debating Social Security solvency

To get out of this mess, people like me are going to have to take a little less and pay a little more in. We’re going to have to adjust the age one more time


Meanwhile, Sanders proposal: "would extend solvency for 75 years while increasing benefits for recipients by $2,400 per year. Sanders’ proposal would ostensibly fund this expansion of Social Security via a tax on high-earning households, per CNBC.

][link:https://finance.yahoo.com/news/social-security-solvency-lindsey-graham-160343037.html|

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