ABC, CBS Suggest Relief Bill 'Infuriating Republicans' Because It Helps People

Nicholas Fondacaro | March 10, 2021
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Each of the big three broadcast networks kicked off their Wednesday evening newscasts by trumpeting the Democratic-controlled House for passing the COVID relief bill, in spite of Republican opposition to the wasteful pork spending. But instead of admitting to viewers the fact that the bill contained billions for non-relief and non-recovery efforts, ABC’s World News Tonight and CBS Evening News chose to lash out at congressional Republicans by suggesting relief provisions were “infuriating” them.

 “The bill includes billions for small businesses, extends federal unemployment benefits at $300 a week through September, and lowers health care premiums for millions of Americans on ObamaCare,” announced ABC congressional correspondent Rachel Scott. “Also included, $350 billion in aid to state and local governments…”

But instead of informing viewers of the fact no state had any budget shortfalls in 2020, Scott scoffed at criticism of the spending and said it was “infuriating Republicans.” As usual, ABC refused to put the Republican position in context.

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