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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

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  • July 19, 2022
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  • June 28, 2022
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    • July 29, 2022
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      Message from the USAGM Acting CEO Kelu Chao: Opportunity to Support the DHS Volunteer Force

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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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            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 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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                  • June 14, 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
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                        • 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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                          Mismanagement Charges Against USAGM CEO Nominee Amanda Bennett

                          • June 6, 2022
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                            • June 5, 2022
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                              Rep. Scott Perry: VOA Misallocates Funds and Suppresses Negative Stories About Iran

                              • May 13, 2022
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                                • May 10, 2022
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                                  • April 29, 2022
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