In 1792, Congress assisted newspapers by

a. providing them with low postal rates.
b. allowing reporters to attend all meetings of Congress.
c. purchasing high quality printing presses for the major papers.
d. establishing a press secretary to answer reporters’ questions.
e. creating the Bureau of Journalistic Affairs.


ANS: A

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