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Im the president of the National Press club germinal is an institute where we work to close the gap between journalism and civic engagement. Program meets that head on. The most important journalism that happens in this city is done by regional reporters. Should i say again . I really believe it. The most important journalism that happens in the city is done by regional reporters. [applause] regional reporters are watching washington for americas hometowns, so the people of the United States can make informed decisions about their lives, and about their democracy. And this type of journalism and the selfgovernment that it enables, is one of the most Important Reasons that we have a First Amendment protection for freedom of the press. Anniversary ofh the regional reporters association, youre going to hear about the challenges reporters face. You already know what they are, shrinking resources, diminished public trust, and growing fake news, but youre also going to hear about the impact
Among the speakers at a discussion on the future of regional political and policy reporting hosted by the Regional Reporters Association and the National Press Club Journalism institute. Its an hour and 10 minutes. Thank you. Welcome. Llerman on behalf of the National Press club and the National Press Club Journalism institute. An institute where we work to close the gap between journalism and civic engagement. Program meets that head on. The most important journalism that happens in this city is done by regional reporters. Should i say again . I really believe it. The most important journalism that happens in the city is done by regional reporters. [applause] regional reporters are watching washington for americas hometowns, so the people of the United States can make informed decisions about their lives, and about their democracy. And this type of journalism and the selfgovernment that it enables, is one of the most Important Reasons that we have a First Amendment protection for free