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Scholar of Tibetan history joins CUSIB's Advisory Board

John Lenczowski to Serve on CUSIB Advisory Board – CUSIB

CUSIB's Reggie Littlejohn joins Congressman Chris Smith in calling for release of Chen Guangcheng – CUSIB

LAT's pro-Cuban regime editorial gets a response from CUSIB

CUSIB members honor victims of human rights abuses in China, stress importance of VOA and RFA broadcasts

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Washington Times Op-Ed warns about pro-Putin bias in Voice of America Russian programs

Russian Accuses Voice Of America Of Fake Interview – NPR

U.S. Taxpayers Pay for Spreading Racist Views on Radio Liberty in Russia

How Self-Censorship Works – Putin, GQ, and US Taxpayer-Supported Radio Liberty

Voice of America English programs go the way of Voice of Russia, says former VOA journalist

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Washington Times Op-Ed warns about pro-Putin bias in Voice of America Russian programs

Officials hail Voice of America TV interview in Persian with Hillary Clinton; then what about TV to China?

C-Span on interview with Voice of America Director: VOA gradually ending broadcasts to China

Voice of America continues one-sided coverage of U.S.-Russian relations

No More Voice of America Radio to China and No Apology from BBG Officials for Allowing Iranian Cyber Attack on Voice of America

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Don’t silence Voice of America radio to China — Ted Lipien in The Washington Times

Voice of America continues one-sided coverage of U.S.-Russian relations

America's Silenced Voice Abroad – A Journalist Remembers the Broadcasting Board of Governors Early Moves to Outsource Voice of America International Programs to Private Contractors

Voice of America English programs go the way of Voice of Russia, says former VOA journalist

Voice of America English programs go the way of Voice of Russia, says former VOA journalist

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Committee for U.S. International Broadcasting Announces Advisory Board — CUSIB Press Release

Committee for U.S. International Broadcasting members to testify in Congress – CUSIB

Newly-formed Committee for U.S. International Broadcasting vows to defend media freedom journalism

John Lenczowski to Serve on CUSIB Advisory Board – CUSIB

Karl Altau, Managing Director of JBANC, joins Committee for U.S. International Broadcasting

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Was BBG Watch site blocked by BBG or not? — BBG spokesperson says it was not

BBG spin doctors get a comment from BBG Watch

BBG Watch most popular posts focus on mismanagement at Broadcasting Board of Governors

BBG Watch comments on VOA in China in IC therefore IM AU blog

‘Old white guys’ – National Review links to BBG Watch discrimination and mismanagement story

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Radio Free Europe Radio Liberty Faces Ethnic Discrimination Charges at the European Court of Human Rights – Free Media Online Blog (FreeMediaOnline.org)

Armenian journalist appeals to Obama to protect rights of foreign journalists at U.S. government-funded Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty

News Flashes from Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty – Understanding Government

Two Women Fighting to Uphold America's Principles at America's Freedom Radio

‘Old white guys’ – National Review links to BBG Watch discrimination and mismanagement story

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Voice of America supporters in China say VOA radio broadcasts are needed

Former Chinese political prisoner says Voice of America must not retreat from China

Chairman of House Committee on Foreign Affairs says Chinese people need Voice of America broadcasts

Capitol Hill Reception brings together supporters of Voice of America broadcasts to China

C-Span on interview with Voice of America Director: VOA gradually ending broadcasts to China

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Broadcasting Board of Governors woos Voice of America Chinese broadcasters after trying to get them fired

‘Old white guys’ – National Review links to BBG Watch discrimination and mismanagement story

Overhaul Broadcasting Board of Governors (BBG) Management – Helle Dale, Heritage Foundation

Broadcasting Board Governor Victor Ashe praised for listening to employee concerns

State's Lynne Weil to head Broadcasting Board of Governors large PR department

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When A Federal Agency Goes Bad

The Broadcasting Board of Governors – Cold Hard Cash

Charges against a US federal agency of discriminating against journalists

BBG executives close down Voice of America broadcasting services, pay themselves hefty bonuses

BBG executives unnerved by Ashe's interest in employee morale

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BBG’s Victor Ashe’s wish list for 2012 urges reforms

Broadcasting Board Governor Victor Ashe praised for listening to employee concerns

BBG's Victor Ashe raises employee morale issues

U.S. official Victor Ashe calls for keeping a radio facility capable of reaching China

BBG Governor Victor Ashe calls shortwave broadcasting to countries without free media ‘valuable’

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BBG Governor Victor Ashe calls shortwave broadcasting to countries without free media ‘valuable’

U.S. official Victor Ashe calls for keeping a radio facility capable of reaching China

BBG’s Victor Ashe’s wish list for 2012 urges reforms

BBG's Victor Ashe raises employee morale issues

Broadcasting Board of Governors woos Voice of America Chinese broadcasters after trying to get them fired

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Rep. Ileana Ros-Lehtinen at 70th Anniversary of Voice of America broadcasting to China

Members of Congress help to mark 70 years of Voice of America broadcasting to China

Capitol Hill Reception brings together supporters of Voice of America broadcasts to China

Rep. Dana Rohrabacher at 70th Anniversary of Voice of America broadcasting to China

BBG PR team ignores Rep. Ros-Lehtinen message in support of Voice of America, refuses to issue press release

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CUSIB’s Reggie Littlejohn welcomes attempt by Christian Bale to visit Chen Guangcheng

CUSIB's Reggie Littlejohn joins Congressman Chris Smith in calling for release of Chen Guangcheng – CUSIB

CUSIB members honor victims of human rights abuses in China, stress importance of VOA and RFA broadcasts

Human rights and Chinese American organizations petition Congress to save VOA in China

Congressional Hearing on Detention of Legal Advocate Chen Guangcheng — CUSIB

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CNNization of USG broadcasting leads to waste and abuse, Voice of America employees report

Steve Jobs' biographer Walter Isaacson under fire for personnel practices at the Voice of America

Walter Isaacson refused Voice of America request for interview about Steve Jobs biography, could have expected uncomfortable questions

U.S. official Victor Ashe calls for keeping a radio facility capable of reaching China

Broadcasting Board of Governors woos Voice of America Chinese broadcasters after trying to get them fired

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U.S. official Victor Ashe calls for keeping a radio facility capable of reaching China

BBG Governor Victor Ashe calls shortwave broadcasting to countries without free media ‘valuable’

BBG's Victor Ashe raises employee morale issues

BBG executives unnerved by Ashe's interest in employee morale

Chairman of House Committee on Foreign Affairs says Chinese people need Voice of America broadcasts

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BBG Governor Victor Ashe calls shortwave broadcasting to countries without free media ‘valuable’

BBG's Victor Ashe raises employee morale issues

Chairman of House Committee on Foreign Affairs says Chinese people need Voice of America broadcasts

BBG executives unnerved by Ashe's interest in employee morale

Voice of America supporters in China say VOA radio broadcasts are needed

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Capitol Hill Reception brings together supporters of Voice of America broadcasts to China

Voice of America Journalists Protest Ending of VOA Radio to China, Part One

Voice of America Journalists Protest Ending of VOA Radio to China, Part Two

Voice of America Journalists Protest Ending of VOA Radio to China, Part Four

Voice of America Journalists Protest Ending of VOA Radio to China, Part Five

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Chairman of House Committee on Foreign Affairs says Chinese people need Voice of America broadcasts

Broadcasting Board of Governors Says Voice of America Radio to Georgia Will Continue for Now, But Underlying Message to VOA Georgian Broadcasters: Keep Looking for Another Job

Censorship at the Voice of America: Broadcasting Board of Governors Sided with Ethiopian Regime Against VOA Journalist

Voice of America will celebrate 70th anniversary of broadcasting to China with a reception on Capitol Hill

State's Lynne Weil to head Broadcasting Board of Governors large PR department

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CUSIB's Reggie Littlejohn joins Congressman Chris Smith in calling for release of Chen Guangcheng – CUSIB

Committee for U.S. International Broadcasting members to testify in Congress – CUSIB

Congressional Hearing on Detention of Legal Advocate Chen Guangcheng — CUSIB

CUSIB members honor victims of human rights abuses in China, stress importance of VOA and RFA broadcasts

Committee for U.S. International Broadcasting Announces Advisory Board — CUSIB Press Release

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Walter Isaacson refused Voice of America request for interview about Steve Jobs biography, could have expected uncomfortable questions

Voice of America contract employees claim a small victory

Chairman of House Committee on Foreign Affairs says Chinese people need Voice of America broadcasts

Steve Jobs' biographer Walter Isaacson under fire for personnel practices at the Voice of America

BBG executives close down Voice of America broadcasting services, pay themselves hefty bonuses

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No More Voice of America Radio to China and No Apology from BBG Officials for Allowing Iranian Cyber Attack on Voice of America

Sound of Hope Plans to Increase Shortwave Radio to China while Voice of America Retreats

Don’t silence Voice of America radio to China — Ted Lipien in The Washington Times

Independent US Bloggers Beat Voice of America and Radio Liberty in Delivering Uncensored News to Russia

Voice of America continues one-sided coverage of U.S.-Russian relations

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No More Voice of America Radio to China and No Apology from BBG Officials for Allowing Iranian Cyber Attack on Voice of America

Voice of America English programs go the way of Voice of Russia, says former VOA journalist

America's Silenced Voice Abroad – A Journalist Remembers the Broadcasting Board of Governors Early Moves to Outsource Voice of America International Programs to Private Contractors

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The Broadcasting Board of Governors and the Destruction of US International Broadcasting

Censorship at the Voice of America: Broadcasting Board of Governors Sided with Ethiopian Regime Against VOA Journalist

Bipartisan Broadcasting Board of Governors unites Democrats and Republicans in Congress against it

Broadcasting Board of Governors Tried to Hire John Cochran for a Public Relations Job While Cutting Voice of America Radio to Russia

Prior to Mumbai Terrorist Attacks, U.S. Broadcasting Board of Governors Ignored Many Appeals for Keeping Voice of America Hindi Radio on the Air

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Rep. Ileana Ros-Lehtinen at 70th Anniversary of Voice of America broadcasting to China

Save Voice of America Radio to Georgia and Russia Press Release

Helle Dale, Heritage Foundation: Support Continued Voice of America Broadcasting to China

Committee for U.S. International Broadcasting Announces Advisory Board — CUSIB Press Release

Broadcasting Board of Governors Refuses to Vote on Restoring Voice of America Radio to Russia

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