1. Provide the title of your story or series and the names of the journalists involved.
Health Care Reform
Nick Young, Paul Farry, Bob Fuss, Peter Maer, Dave Barrett, Vicki Barker, Barry Bagnato
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2. List date(s) this work was published or aired.
22-Mar-10
3. Provide a brief synopsis of the story or stories, including any significant findings.
CBS Radio News provided complete coverage as Congress passed landmark health care reform. Not only did we report on what happened on Capitol Hill, but also gathered reaction and looked at how the changes affected Americans. In addition, we looked at hurdles that still faced the legislation, hurdles that are still playing out at year’s end. This entry includes section 1 (the first 4:31) of The “CBS World News Roundup,” our longest daily broadcast. We covered other news in the remaining 3:29 in sections 2 and 3.
4. Explain types of documents, data or Internet resources used. Were FOI or public records act requests required? How did this affect the work?
We used our own independent reporting.
5. Explain types of human sources used.
We interviewed politicians involved and average Americans.
6. Results (if any).
NA
7. Follow-up (if any). Have you run a correction or clarification on the report or has anyone come forward to challenge its accuracy? If so, please explain.
We have continued to report on this issue throughout the year, as we had throughout 2009.
8. Advice to other journalists planning a similar story or project.
Devote as many resourses as possible to a major news story.