The Press Bites Back
A small marvel of the enormous media attention played to the Abramoff/Cunningham corruption scandals is the degree to which local newspapers -- especially those serving communities represented by members of Congress on district-flattering committees -- are strengthening their investigative coverage and have adopted a come-hell-or-high-water fearlessness about challenging pillars of their community.
The latest example: The Press-Enterprise in Riverside, California.
It joins the San Bernadino Sun in creating a special section of its website to deal with Reps. Ken Calvert and Jerry Lewis.