In November 2005 , the Los Angeles Times reported on a secret Pentagon program to pay Iraqi media outlets to publish articles favorable of the U.S. invasion and occupation .
The burgeoning Iraqi media market has also proven subject to manipulation by the United States government .
In November 2005 , the Los Angeles Times reported on a secret Pentagon program to pay Iraqi media outlets to publish articles favorable of the United States invasion and occupation .
The burgeoning Iraqi media market has also proven subject to manipulation by the United States government .