Teddy Ready to Shut Down Dubya's Squawkbox

Sens. to Introduce 'Stop Government Propaganda Act'

"The President said that his cabinet agencies made a mistake when they paid commentators to promote his agenda," [MA, Sen. Ted]Kennedy said in a statement. "It's more than just a mistake, it's an abuse of taxpayer funds and an abuse of the First Amendment and freedom of the press. ... If the President is serious about stopping these abuses, he will support this legislation."