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    Breitbart Can’t Convince a Committee to Let It Cover Congress

    The right-wing news outlet has been denied permanent congressional press credentials, amid questions about its independence.
    by Rosie Gray Apr 25, 2017 2 minutes
    Source: Yuri Gripas / Reuters

    Breitbart News’ application for permanent congressional press passes was denied on Tuesday, after a months-long attempt by the right-wing news outlet to obtain credentials.

    The Standing Committee of Correspondents of the Senate Press Gallery voted to table Breitbart’s application and also to not extend its temporary passes, which are valid through May 31.

    The committee has so far declined to issue permanent press credentials to the outlet

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