Media critics threaten papers' authority and role
J. Peder Zane, staff writer for The News & Observer in Raleigh, N C, 2005, questions how media attacks on newspapers might hasten their decline and what form of mass media could replace their authority and trust.
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Fraud Rampage Over FEMA Disaster Funds
A congressional hearing spotlighted widespread FEMA relief fraud with losses estimated from 600 million to 1.4 billion. only 16 million recovered. Lawmakers blamed lax controls while FEMA faced embarrassment for aid misdirection to inmates. The piece urges pursuing prosecutions and redirecting nonviolent offenders to aid rebuilding efforts.
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Kansas tourism ad in Times Square frames state contemporary image
Western Kansas official praises a $40,000 Kansas Commerce ad as part of a $1.8 million branding push shown 975 times in Times Square during World Cup coverage. The piece aims to counter clichés and present Kansas as modern and appealing.
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Reactions to Zarqawi's Death and Iraq War Debate
Syndicated columnist Donald Kaul reflects on the death of Abu Musab al Zarqawi, weighing elation and ethical concerns while arguing the war will not end with his demise. He warns against premature withdrawal, urging perseverance and acknowledging mixed outcomes.
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