Sunday, March 4, 2012

SUSPICIONS OF MEDIA BIAS NOW TURN TO ANTI-DRUG ADS: BLACK CAUCUS ON HILL ASKS WHITE HOUSE ABOUT DISPARITY.

The Congressional Black Caucus is charging the government's $150 million in annual spending on anti-drug ads is falling woefully short in minority media.

In a letter to Barry McCaffrey, director of the White House Office of National Drug Control Policy, the caucus is asking for an explanation. This comes as Congress begins to review what should be spent on the program next year.

The group of 34 congressmen claim the anti-drug agency has spent $10.9 million for Hispanic ads but just $3.2 million on African-American marketing and $2.2 million directed toward Asian-Americans.

'WE QUESTION THE AMOUNT'

"While we do not denigrate or de-emphasize …

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