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November 23, 2009

Obama Czar: Censor Hannity, Right-Wing Rumors

TEL AVIV – Web sites should be obliged to remove "false rumors" while libel laws should be altered to make it easier to sue for spreading such "rumors," argued Cass Sunstein, Obama's regulatory czar.

 

In his recently released book, "On Rumors," Sunstein specifically cited as a primary example of "absurd" and "hateful" remarks, reports by "right-wing websites" alleging an association between President Obama and Weatherman terrorist Bill Ayers.

 

He also singled out radio talker Sean Hannity for "attacking" Obama regarding the president's "alleged associations."

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