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Harry Reid: ‘I Had Nothing To Do’ With Unemployment, Foreclosures

September 7, 2010
By Patricia Murphy
Harry Reid:  ‘I Had Nothing To Do’ With Unemployment, Foreclosures

Filed under: Senate, Democrats, Republicans, Economy, The Capitolist, Harry Reid, UnemploymentHarry Reid says don't blame him for Nevada's economic problems - a view Republicans are seizing on in urging voters to fire him from his Senate job. Perm...
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Fact-checking the news

April 9, 2010
By Jed Lewison
Fact-checking the news

Is this good or simply pathetic news from Jake Tapper?

As you may know, we’re trying out some new things on THIS WEEK ...

This week we’ve invited Pulitzer Prize winning website PolitiFact to fact-check the newsmaker interviews featured on the program.

... starting this Sunday April 12, after...
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The Horror

March 2, 2010
By Jed Lewison
The Horror

What a shocking concept -- hiring people based on their qualifications:

The days of the gorgeous TV news reporter are probably coming to an end.

That's the practical effect of ABC's decision, announced this week, to cut roughly 300 jobs -- 25 percent of its staff -- in the coming...
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Fox News: The Most Trusted Name In News?

January 27, 2010
By Jed Lewison
Fox News: The Most Trusted Name In News?

There has been a lot of buzz about a poll released yesterday by the crew over at PPP (PDF File). And the headlines all hit on a similar theme:

Poll: Fox most trusted name in news -- Politico

Poll: Fox most-trusted news outlet -- Boston Herald

New Poll: Majority...
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Charlie Gibson Passing ABC’s ‘World News’ to Diane Sawyer

September 8, 2010
By David Sessions

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ABC's Charlie Gibson announced today that he is retiring as anchor of "World News" at the end of the year, and the network said Diane Sawyer will replace him. Sawyer will leave her position as co-host of ABC's "Good Morning America" in January. Gibson's program has...
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Diane Sawyer Finally Gets Top Anchor Job

September 8, 2010
By Bonnie Goldstein

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So long, Charlie.

ABC News just sent out a press release that Charlie Gibson, the "World News" anchor, will be leaving the highest ranking job on TV news. The anchor chair is the center of a news program's universe, and the evening news is the crown...
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Meet Marc Mezvinsky, Chelsea Clinton’s Fiancé

September 8, 2010
By Emily Miller
Meet Marc Mezvinsky, Chelsea Clinton’s Fiancé

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Marc Mezvinsky, 31, will marry Chelsea Clinton, 29, the daughter of former President Bill Clinton and Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton, in the summer of 2010. In this wedding, certain to be one of the social events of the...
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George Stephanopoulos to Host ABC’s ‘Good Morning America’

September 8, 2010
By David Sessions

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ABC News is expected to announce that it is promoting Washington correspondent George Stephanopoulos to replace Diane Sawyer as host of "Good Morning America," Politico reports. Sawyer will anchor her last edition of the lucrative morning program on Friday, and Stephanopoulos could start as early as next week.Read more »

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Ted Koppel May Return to ABC to Host ‘This Week’

September 8, 2010
By David Sessions
Ted Koppel May Return to ABC to Host ‘This Week’

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Former ABC veteran and "Nightline" founder Ted Koppel is in negotiations to return to the network as the host of "This Week," Politico reports. ABC News executives say no offer has been made, but broadcast insiders said Koppel could host the Sunday...
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Obama Says Lack of Transparency on Health Reform Was a ‘Mistake’

September 8, 2010
By David Sessions

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In an interview with ABC's Diane Sawyer on Monday, President Obama said he regretted not making Congress' drafting of the health care reform bills more accessible to the public. Calling the murkiness of the health reform proceedings a "mistake," Obama partially admitted to...
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