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The news is broken

Submitted: October 20, 2009 - 7:50am
Last updated: October 20, 2009 - 7:51am

Source: Washington Post

In the current media environment, where it's more important to have it first than to get it right, it won't be long until the next mix-up. Exhibit A: Breaking news that the US Chamber of Commerce will no longer oppose climate change legislation. Exhibit B: Balloon Boy.

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