Vol. 33, No. 18

September 18, 2017

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President Determined to Get the Wall Built

“If we have to close down our government, we’re building that wall. The American people voted for immigration control. That’s one of the reasons I’m here [as president].”

Claiming that his insistence regarding the need for a wall at the Mexican border is a major reason for his election victory, President Donald Trump is now demanding that Congress fund the wall.

Highly Regarded Journalist Admits Deficiencies

“Look, we in journalism deserve to have our feet held to the fire. We make mistakes all the time, and too often we are superficial, sensationalist, unfair, defensive or diverted by shiny objects. Critics are right that we in the national media are often out of touch with working-class America. And distressingly often, we are lap dogs instead of watchdogs.”

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