BBGWatcher – Page 45 – BBG and USAGM Watch

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US suspends military cooperation with Russia, RT and Voice of Russia report citing Pentagon — no report on Voice of America

March 3, 2014

BBG Watch Commentary The United States Defense Department has “put on hold” military-to-military activities with Russia, Pentagon Press…

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After business hours: no Voice of America report on Biden’s phone call with Ukraine’s PM

March 3, 2014

BBG Watch Commentary Poorly-managed U.S. taxpayer-funded Voice of America (VOA) reported Monday during business hours on Vice President…

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On The Scene: VOA’s Elizabeth Arrott in Simferopol, Crimea | Voice of America

March 3, 2014

On The Scene: VOA’s Elizabeth Arrott in Simferopol, Crimea | Voice of America Elizabeth Arrott March 03, 2014…

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China’s CCTV reports on Hagel’s U.S. TV interview on Ukraine, Voice of America does not

March 3, 2014

BBG Watch Commentary U.S. taxpayer-funded Voice of America (VOA) has been offering often late and scant news coverage…

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A Comment on Voice of America Management’s Response to Crisis in Ukraine

March 3, 2014

As some former Voice of America journalists are listening to online VOA radio newscasts that are not being…

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Voice of America not updating its English radio news and homepage despite Russia’s military moves in Ukraine

March 2, 2014

BBG Watch Commentary Imagine that a 100% taxpayer-funded radio station charged with representing the United States with U.S.…

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Russian media agitate against Kyiv, DW

March 2, 2014

An re-posted item from World Media Watch commenting on excellent Deutsche Welle reporting from Ukraine: Germany’s Deutsche Welle…

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Pressure from BBG Board forces Voice of America executives to interrupt their weekend

March 2, 2014

BBG Watch Commentary BBG Watch has learned that inquires from members of the Broadcasting Board of Governors (BBG)…

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VOA, far behind RT and Voice of Russia, issues first short but fuller report on Kerry and U.S. positions

March 2, 2014

BBG Watch Commentary Executives of U.S. taxpayer-funded Voice of America (VOA) were completely unprepared for coverage of U.S.…

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The Russian Front: The Crimean Offensive 2014

March 2, 2014

This morning’s BBG Watch headline, “Voice of America gives Kerry 69 words on Ukraine and Russia, Voice of…

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Voice of America gives Kerry 69 words, Voice of Russia 144 and separate report, Al Jazeera 254 words

March 2, 2014

BBG Watch Commentary When U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry spoke Sunday morning on American TV interview programs…

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Kerry Sunday on Ukraine and Russia, no reporting yet by VOA, but Voice of Russia reports

March 2, 2014

BBG Watch Commentary U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry is speaking in Sunday American TV interview programs about…

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Gary Thomas comments on departure of VOA White House correspondent Dan Robinson

March 2, 2014

BBG Watch Commentary Former Voice of America senior correspondent Gary Thomas has commented on the departure from VOA…

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Voice of America not reporting on Kerry’s Saturday statement on Ukraine

March 2, 2014

BBG Watch Commentary UPDATE: As of 2:00 AM EST Sunday, Voice of America is still not reporting on…

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As of 11:30PM, VOA English homepage still has nothing on Obama-Putin phone call

March 2, 2014

BBG Watch Commentary Late in the evening Saturday Washington time, Voice of America posted a couple of reports…

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Voice of Russia reports on Obama’s calls to French President and Canadian PM about Ukraine, Voice of America does not

March 1, 2014

BBG Watch Commentary Voice of Russia has reported on President Obama’s calls Saturday about Ukraine with President Hollande…

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Obama gets one sentence in Voice of America newscast after phone call with Putin on Ukraine

March 1, 2014

BBG Watch Commentary President Obama got only one sentence in the 7:00 PM EST Saturday online Voice of…

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Obama speaks with Putin about Ukraine, no report yet from Voice of America

March 1, 2014

BBG Watch Commentary As of 7:00PM EST, VOA’s main English news website still has no separate report on…

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As of 4PM EST, VOA English website has no reports on UN discussions on Russia’s intervention in Ukraine

March 1, 2014

BBG Watch Commentary As of 4PM EST, the main VOA English news website and numerous other VOA language…

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Voice of America English website not reporting McCain’s, other U.S. reactions to Russia’s move into Ukraine

March 1, 2014

BBG Watch Commentary As of 2:00 PM EST, Voice of America English news website has no information about…

VOA Screen Shot 2014-03-01 at 11.04 AM EST still shows an old report on Ukraine and nothing on the upper house of the Russian Parliament approving President Putin's request to use military force.

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Voice of America has two sentences on Russia’s move today in Ukraine, Voice of Russia and RT have multiple new reports and commentaries

March 1, 2014

BBG Watch Commentary U.S. taxpayer-funded Voice of America (VOA) has only two sentences on the VOA English website…

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Another former BBG member dismayed by departure of Voice of America White House correspondent

March 1, 2014

BBG Watch Commentary A former Broadcasting Board of Governors (BBG) member, Ambassador Victor Ashe, expressed dismay over the…

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Al Jazeera, BBC, DW, Russian media report Putin gets approval from Parliament for use of military in Ukraine — Voice of America does not

March 1, 2014

As of 11:00 AM EST Saturday, March 1, Russia’s RT, Voice of Russia, Al Jazeera, BBC, Deutsche Welle…

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Voice of America fails to report on Biden’s Friday phone call with Ukraine’s PM

March 1, 2014

BBG Watch Commentary In yet another news reporting failure, U.S. taxpayer-funded Voice of America (VOA), which is charged…

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President Obama nominates Karen Kornbluh to be a member of the Broadcasting Board of Governors

March 1, 2014

BBG Watch Commentary Apparently the International Broadcasting Bureau (IBB) executives, external affairs and public relations staffers did not…

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Former BBG member disturbed and saddened by Voice of America’s management

February 28, 2014

BBG Watch Commentary Writing on her public Facebook page, former Broadcasting Board of Governors (BBG) presidentially-appointed member Blanquita…

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Voice of America had no correspondent at the White House when Obama warned Russia about Ukraine

February 28, 2014

BBG Watch Commentary U.S. taxpayer-funded news organization for foreign audiences, Voice of America (VOA), had no correspondent at…

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Voice of America White House correspondent praised for his excellent work, integrity and courage

February 28, 2014

Current and former colleagues of Voice of America (VOA) White House correspondent Dan Robinson, who is leaving VOA…

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Voice of America White House correspondent told BBG Board why VOA reporters are leaving

February 28, 2014

BBG Watch Commentary “It is my assessment that VOA’s plummeting reputation and ongoing management issues severely impacted our…

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Ambassador Crocker leads discussion on perceptions of America in Middle East — VIDEO

February 26, 2014

Broadcasting Board of Governors (BBG) member, Ambassador Ryan Crocker moderated a discussion at the headquarters of the Middle…

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Statement by CUSIB Executive Director on Departure of RFE/RL President

February 26, 2014

The Committee for U.S. International Broadcasting (CUSIB – cusib.org) Executive Director Ann Noonan issued a statement on the…

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Between The Lines

February 26, 2014

International Broadcasting Bureau – Dysfunctional and Defunct Are Our Best Brands – Information War Lost: Between The Lines By The Federalist…

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BBG Media Highlights – February 25-26, 2014

February 26, 2014

BBG Watch Commentary – “BBG Media Highlights” are distributed by the Broadcasting Board of Governors (BBG) – a…

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Voice of America fails to report State Department’s reaction to setencing of protesters in Russia

February 26, 2014

BBG Watch Commentary In yet another one of numerous news reporting failures, the main English language news website…

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BBG Meeting 2-25-14 — VIDEO and BBG Press Release

February 25, 2014

The Broadcasting Board of Governors met at the Springfield, VA, headquarters of the Middle East Broadcasting Networks on…

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Kevin Klose to leave his job as RFE/RL president and CEO

February 25, 2014

BBG Watch Commentary Radio Free Europe / Radio Liberty president and CEO Kevin Klose will be leaving his…

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Brian Conniff gives persuasive presentation on Radio Sawa and Alhurra TV

February 25, 2014

The Broadcasting Board of Governors met at the Springfield, VA, headquarters of the Middle East Broadcasting Networks on…

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At BBG meeting, members may evaluate how VOA executives responded to earlier Board questions and concerns

February 25, 2014

BBG Board Meeting, February 25, 2014, will be held at Middle East Broadcasting Networks in Springfield, VA. It…

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Voice of America: late with news on White House Russia-Ukraine warning, fails with follow-up and balance

February 24, 2014

BBG Watch Commentary In a violation of its Charter’s requirement to provide prompt and reliable news to international…

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VOA journalists: ‘BBG, Please Save Voice of America’ – ALL RECOMMENDATIONS I THRU VII

February 24, 2014

See RECOMMENDATIONS I America journalists propose replacing gimmicks with real reforms – RECOMMENDATIONS I A group of Voice…