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The LCB’s an independent Washington, DC-based digital, broadcast and new media wire service that blows up the internet for understaffed newsrooms. We partner with regional, national and specialty newsrooms to deliver original reporting, exclusive interviews and localized policy coverage.
Founded by veteran journalist and new media Lecturer Matt Laslo, who has covered Congress for more than 100 outlets since 2006.
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KOSU: FCC wants to freeze wireless communications budget low populations areas
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Oklahoma’s KGOU News: Rural cell phone service in parts of Oklahoma may soon become harder
Oklahoma’s KGOU News: Rural cell phone service in parts of Oklahoma may soon become harder
Pennsylvania’s WPSU: PA’s coal-to-liquid producers lose out in new energy bill
Pennsylvania’s WPSU: PA’s coal-to-liquid producers lose out in new energy bill
Vermont Public Radio: Congressman Peter Welch fights to cut greenhouse emissions from US Capitol building
Vermont Public Radio: Congressman Peter Welch fights to cut greenhouse emissions from US Capitol building
Cincinnati’s WVXU: Coal-to-liquid debate in energy bill will impact Ohio if it passes or fails
Cincinnati’s WVXU: Coal-to-liquid debate in energy bill will impact Ohio if it passes or fails
Seattle’s KUOW: Senator Maria Cantwell wants to make price gouging at the gas pump a federal crime
Seattle’s KUOW: Senator Maria Cantwell wants to make price gouging at the gas pump a federal crime
OPB: Profile of Bicycle & Cannabis Caucus Chair Earl Blumenauer
Oregon Public Radio or OPB: Profile of Bicycle & Cannabis Caucus Chair Earl Blumenauer
Rep. Dennis Kucinich introduced articles of impeachment against Vice President Dick Cheney
Rep. Dennis Kucinich introduced articles of impeachment against Vice President Dick Cheney, as The LCB’s Matt Laslo reported from Washington for WKSU NPR in Ohio.
Wisconsin US Senator introduces bill to end President Bush’s troop surge in Iraq in 6 months
Matt Laslo and The LCB have covered Congress for WUWM in Milwaukee.
Charlotte’s WFAE: Challenging the Congressional Black Caucus
The LCB’s founder Matt Laslo has covered racism in American politics since arriving in Washington in 2006 for outlets ranging from Rolling Stone to Charlotte’s NPR station, WFAE.
KCFR: New Government Accountability Office report accuses VA of “errors” and using “unrealistic assumptions” in budgets
New Government Accountability Office report accuses VA of “errors” and using “unrealistic assumptions” in budgets
New Orleans NPR WWNO: Chief of Staff of Louisiana Congressman Rodney Alexander testifies before House Ethics Committee
Chief of Staff of Louisiana Congressman Rodney Alexander testifies before House Ethics Committee
Denver’s KUNC: Can Washington, DC politicians help local Colorado farmers survive 2006 drought?
Colorado farmers are enduring a dangerous drought — can Washington, DC politicians help or will they hurt local Coloradoans in need?
Iowa Congressman Jim Nussle juggles two jobs as he runs for Governor
The LCB’s Matt Laslo covered Iowa Congressman Jim Nussle’s run for governor while serving as a congressman in Washington.
Austin’s KUT: Texas mayors call on Congress to suspend restrictions on flights at Dallas Love Field
The LCB founder Matt Laslo covered loval Texas mayors lobbying Congress in Washington, DC on flights in and out of Dallas, Texas.