CNN Reliable Sources November 10, 2013 16:19:00
>> well, we have this restriction because it allows you to get the real story. theres always the possibility and probably the probability that someone will enhance the story if theyre being paid. theres something about paying someone to tell the truth for journalist sake any way that really calls into question the integrity of the story. thats why we have practice of not doing it. but the practice of paying for it now becomes murky as people want footage. so i really do see why networks are tryi...
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