"American Hypocrite": The Nation Exposes Lou Dobbs's Reliance on Undocumented Labor

Democracy Now by Amy Goodman | Oct. 7, 2010 (News Report)

(Multimedia) A new expose in The Nation magazine has revealed that Lou Dobbs has relied for years on undocumented labor for the upkeep of his multimillion-dollar estates and the horses he keeps for his daughter. Over the past year investigative journalist Isabel MacDonald has tracked down and interviewed several workers who have done projects for Dobbs. Dobbs has been called the most influential spokesperson for the anti-immigration movement and Dobbs has often used ... Full Story »

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Subjects: U.S., Politics, Media
Topics: Immigration, Republicans, Ethics in Journalism, Journalism
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Posted by: Posted by Dwight Rousu - Oct 7, 2010 - 8:21 AM PDT
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  • Lou Dobbs, American Hypocrite

    The Nation by Isabel Macdonald | Oct. 7, 2010 (Investigative Report)
    In Lou Dobbs's heyday at CNN, when he commanded more than 800,000 viewers and a reported $6 million a year for "his fearless reporting and commentary," in the words of former ...
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