Who were the two Washington Post reporters primarily responsible for investigating and exposing the Watergate scandal?
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Correct answer: Bob Woodward and Carl Bernstein
Woodward and Bernstein used information from a secret source known as 'Deep Throat' to uncover the connection between the burglars and the White House. Their reporting kept the story alive when many other outlets had moved on.
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