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June 29, 2012

AJR: Who was first? Who cares?

American Journalism Review :: The ridiculous battle over who “broke” the news on the health care ruling―and why it’s dangerous.

Q: Which news organization was first to report on the U.S. Supreme Court's health care ruling?
A: Who cares?

[Rem Rieder:] Now there's no doubt the scoop is a time-honored tradition in journalism. Breaking a big story is a big deal. And that competition to unearth powerful and important stories can be a very positive force. But worrying about being first on reporting something that is handed to you and everyone else? By 24 seconds?

Continue to read Rem Rieder, ajr.org

June 29, 2012 at 07:47 AM |

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