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Quote by Robert Scheer

“What passes for investigative journalism is finding somebody with their pants down - literally or otherwise.”

Quote by Robert Scheer

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Robert Scheer, born on April 4, 1936, is an American journalist known for his in-depth reporting on political and social issues. He served as a columnist for the Los Angeles Times and contributed articles to various publications. more

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