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Bias at CBS isn't just what stories producers cut — it's also what questions journalists aren't asking.

Consumer reporter @LHaver2 says a 60 Minutes interview with Robert F. Kennedy Jr. exemplifies this:

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How does a city's operating budget work? Philly's budget director explains:

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How does Philly choose which major projects to invest in? The city's budget director explains:

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Want to learn more about how Philly is spending taxpayers' money? The budget department has you covered:

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What do you want to see in this year's city budget?

Every council district in Philadelphia will have an event where you can speak out. Here's what to know:

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Want to learn more about what Philly is doing with tax revenue? Check out the extensive budget documents:

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What is the future of Philly's gun violence prevention fund? Here's what @denisethewriter has to say:

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Here's what Philly schools superintendent Tony Watlington said that had members of City Council staring daggers at him:

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If Philly mayor Cherelle Parker asks City Council to take out another massive loan to fund her initiatives, what will they tell her?

Here's @denisethewriter's take:

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Philly's school board will decide the fate of many of its schools at an upcoming meeting. Here's what parents should know:

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Budget season is our hosts' favorite time of the year in City Council — partly because it has some of the wildest stories:

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If you're a parent with kids in Philly schools, you're going to want to be at the Feb. 26 school board meeting.

Host @denisethewriter says the future of your child's education could be in jeopardy:

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This week's questionable call from CBS officials on a Stephen Colbert segment wasn't their first.

A 60 Minutes segment centering allegations of human rights abuses in immigrant detention in El Salvador was:

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ICYMI: Last night's show featured a city budget explainer and commentary from @LHaver2 on CBS' dereliction of journalistic ethics in recent coverage under Bari Weiss.

Watch the replay on YouTube: https://t.co/gKXd4bi1R3

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As inflammatory language continues to permeate public discourse, how can we separate hate speech from free speech?

Here's how @RuePhilaCouncil sees it:

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Part of Gov. Josh Shapiro's proposed state budget would be a game changer for affordable housing in Pennsylvania, @RuePhilaCouncil says.

Here's why:

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Pennsylvania governor Josh Shapiro's proposed budget includes protections for renters, mirroring those established in Philly.

Here's what residents should know, with @RuePhilaCouncil: