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VOA Director Amanda Bennett holding a USAGM umbrella for a publicity photo. In 2018, the U.S. Broadcasting Board of Governors (BBG), the federal agency in charge of VOA, changed its name to the U.S. Agency for Global Media (USAGM). President Biden nominated Bennett to be USAGM CEO pending confirmation by the U.S. Senate. She faces accusations of mismanagement and security lapses in her previous U.S. government position as the Voice of America (VOA) director.
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Despite Scandals at Voice of America, Amanda Bennett Appears Cleared for Senate Confirmation as U.S. Agency for Global Media (USAGM) CEO

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  • September 22, 2022
Despite a long record of unprecedented management scandals during her tenure as Voice of America (VOA) director and…
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Congressman Mario Diaz-Balart, R-Florida.
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Diaz-Balart Condemns a Reduction in Force (RIF) at the Office of Cuba Broadcasting (OCB)
  • August 26, 2022
2Congress
Miracle Explanation of VOA’s Afghanistan Disaster
  • August 26, 2022
3Congress
Voice of America Acting Director Tweets ‘Iran Denies Link to Rushdie Stabbing’, But Why?
  • August 22, 2022
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Cancelation of Voice of America China and Taiwan TV Worries Critics of VOA Management
  • August 18, 2022
VOA Director Amanda Bennett holding a USAGM umbrella for a publicity photo. In 2018, the U.S. Broadcasting Board of Governors (BBG), the federal agency in charge of VOA, changed its name to the U.S. Agency for Global Media (USAGM). President Biden nominated Bennett to be USAGM CEO pending confirmation by the U.S. Senate. She faces accusations of mismanagement and security lapses in her previous U.S. government position as the Voice of America (VOA) director.
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    Despite Scandals at Voice of America, Amanda Bennett Appears Cleared for Senate Confirmation as U.S. Agency for Global Media (USAGM) CEO

    • September 22, 2022
    Despite a long record of unprecedented management scandals during her tenure as Voice of America (VOA) director and…
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    Congressman Mario Diaz-Balart, R-Florida.
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      Diaz-Balart Condemns a Reduction in Force (RIF) at the Office of Cuba Broadcasting (OCB)

      • August 26, 2022
      The following press release was issued by the office of Congressman Mario Diaz-Balart (R) representing Florida’s 25th Congressional…
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        Miracle Explanation of VOA’s Afghanistan Disaster

        • August 26, 2022
        Voice of America (VOA) Acting Director Yolanda López‘s miracle explanation of the U.S. Agency for Global Media’s (USAGM)…
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          Voice of America Acting Director Tweets ‘Iran Denies Link to Rushdie Stabbing’, But Why?

          • August 22, 2022
          Acting Director of the Voice of America Yolanda López hopes to send a VOA correspondent to Afghanistan, has…
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            Cancelation of Voice of America China and Taiwan TV Worries Critics of VOA Management

            • August 18, 2022
            VOA cancels Chinese-language programs on Taiwan, and critics say the official broadcaster is softening Voice of America China…
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            Afghanistan Image Brian Williamson VOA News Screen Shot 2021-08-20 at 4.59.56 PM
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              U.S. Agency for Global Media – The Absurd, The Surreal USAGM

              • July 29, 2022
              The Absurd, The Surreal USAGM The surreal USAGM – U.S. Agency for Global Media’s Voice of America (VOA)…
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                Message from the USAGM Acting CEO Kelu Chao: Opportunity to Support the DHS Volunteer Force

                • July 21, 2022
                USAGM Watch Commentary Because of its significance for the U.S. Agency for Global Media (USAGM) and the Voice…
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                  USAGM Head Calls on VOA Journalists to Volunteer for Homeland Security Border Work 

                  • July 19, 2022
                  USAGM Watch Media Commentary The Daily Caller has reported that “U.S. Agency for Global Media (USAGM) Acting Chief…
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                  Screenshot from two of several lengthy raw footage videos posted on social media by the Voice of America (VOA), with the VOA logo, showing the burning of U.S. and Israeli flags in December 2017 without any attached balancing content, explanation of U.S. policy, or commentary.
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                    Voice of America and USAGM Need Rescue

                    • July 9, 2022
                    Voice of America and USAGM need rescue and good leadership as the U.S. Senate contemplates the nomination of…
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                      Four Republican Members of Senate Foreign Relations Committee Voted Against Nomination of Amanda Bennett for USAGM CEO

                      • June 28, 2022
                      Jimmy Quinn, national security correspondent for National Review, reported that four Republican members of the Senate Foreign Relations…
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                      VOA Director Amanda Bennett holding a USAGM umbrella for a publicity photo. In 2018, the U.S. Broadcasting Board of Governors (BBG), the federal agency in charge of VOA, changed its name to the U.S. Agency for Global Media (USAGM). President Biden nominated Bennett to be USAGM CEO pending confirmation by the U.S. Senate. She faces accusations of mismanagement and security lapses in her previous U.S. government position as the Voice of America (VOA) director.
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                        VOA Report: Biden’s USAGM Nominee Bennett Wins Senate Committee Approval

                        • June 24, 2022
                        USAGM Watch Commentary “The U.S. Senate Foreign Relations Committee has approved President Joe Biden’s nominee to head the…
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                          Sen. Menendez sets meeting to review USAGM CEO nomination of Amanda Bennett

                          • June 20, 2022
                          The Senate Foreign Relations Committee has scheduled a business meeting for Thursday, June 23, 2022, to review several…
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                          Amanda Bennett swearing-in as VOA Director, April 18, 2016.
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                            The Worst Is On The Horizon For USAGM

                            • June 14, 2022
                            USAGM Commentary By The Federalist US Agency for Global Mayhem: The Worst Is On The Horizon The Biden…
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                            Voice of America VOA propaganda video from Russia on reopening of a former McDonald's restaurant, June 12 2022.
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                              Former Voice of America Reporters Shocked by VOA Propaganda Video from Russia

                              • June 13, 2022
                              Some call it a VOA propaganda video from Russia. USAGM Watch Commentary Raw video footage from the reopening…
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                                McCaul Calls for Additional Scrutiny of USAGM CEO Nominee Amanda Bennett 

                                • June 9, 2022
                                McCaul Calls for Additional Scrutiny of USAGM CEO Nominee Press Release 06.09.22 Media Contact 202-225-5021 Washington, D.C. – House Foreign Affairs…
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                                Amanda Bennett at the Senate Foreign Relations hearing, June 7, 2022, to discuss her nomination for the U.S. Agency for Global Media (USAGM) CEO position.
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                                  Senator Menendez Hints At Tough Questions for Amanda Bennett About USAGM Job 

                                  • June 8, 2022
                                  Amanda Bennett is likely to be confirmed by the U.S. Senate for the position of the CEO of…
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