Once again local media provided coverage of Congressman Derrick Van Orden unencumbered by fact checks, clarifications, or context. We’ll review an event — not a town hall — to “celebrate” a new tax policy on tips and overtime. It is not nearly as generous or encompassing as you would think, to see how it’s being covered by many outlets.

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