What Is the Relationship Between the Associated Press (AP) and the U.S.government

question 15

Multiple Choice

What is the relationship between the Associated Press (AP) and the U.S.government?

• A)The government owns and operates the AP.
• B)The government closely supervises the AP, but does not control it.
• C)The government heavily subsidizes the AP, indirectly influencing its content.
• D)The AP is free of government influence, financial or otherwise.

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Financing Section

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Statement of Cash Flows

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Retained Earnings

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