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Biden threatened Yanukovych with sanctions in a call on Thursday, BBC, DW, RFE/RL reported – no report or updating of Ukraine news by Voice of America Thursday evening and Friday morning

February 21, 2014

BBG Watch Commentary 4:00 AM EST UPDATE: VOA English audio newscast accessed online at 4:00 AM EST Friday…

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Forget Ukraine, Grab Some Crayons!

February 20, 2014

BBG Watch Commentary Voice of America (VOA) executives did not make arrangements to have a VOA English News…

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BBG Media Highlights – February 20, 2014 – George Sayevich, former VOA reporter, brutally beaten in Ukraine

February 20, 2014

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

Management’s art night class for Voice of America journalists — is this for real?

February 20, 2014

BBG Watch Commentary Things get stranger and stranger at the U.S. taxpayer-funded Voice of America (VOA) under the…

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BBG Media Highlights – February 19, 2014 – VOA journalists propose replacing gimmicks with real reforms

February 19, 2014

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

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Voice of America journalists propose replacing gimmicks with real reforms – RECOMMENDATIONS I

February 19, 2014

BBG Watch Commentary A group of Voice of America (VOA) journalists expressed their disappointment upon learning from a…

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A Living Memorial In Honor of Former BBG Governor, Victor Ashe

February 18, 2014

BBG Watch Commentary “The American Linden tree planted through the efforts of AFGE Local 1812 will be a…

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BBG Media Highlights – February 18, 2014 – A Living Memorial In Honor of Former BBG Governor, Victor Ashe

February 18, 2014

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

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VOA English News ignores Kerry talking about media freedom with Chinese bloggers

February 17, 2014

BBG Watch Commentary Voice of America (VOA) top executive David Ensor likes to brag that VOA “uses social…

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Moving On

February 17, 2014

International Broadcasting Bureau – Information War: Lost, Dead Hardcore Dysfunctional and Defunct – Moving On By The Federalist…

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Return To The Russian Front

February 14, 2014

International Broadcasting Bureau – Dysfunctional and Defunct (The Agency’s Branding Label): Return To The Russian Front by The Federalist “I…

World Radio Day shows more listening, RFI

February 13, 2014

BBG Watch Commentary Radio France Internationale (RFI) has a special report on the World Radio Day noting unexpected…

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Attention to management crisis at Voice of America should be priority for Richard Stengel at BBG

February 12, 2014

BBG Watch Commentary Posting feature reports on dog shows, Justin Bieber’s drunk driving, and the British royal family…

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BBG Media Highlights – February 11, 2014 – BBC and RFI do better than VOA on US-France coverage

February 12, 2014

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

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After midnight, Voice of America still shows morning White House arrival, BBC reports on state dinner for President Hollande

February 12, 2014

BBG Watch Commentary Not on Voice of America Well after midnight EST, Wednesday, February 12, the Voice of…

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Voice of America English news, most language services ignore U.S. House resolution on Ukraine

February 11, 2014

BBG Watch Commentary U.S. taxpayer-funded Voice of America (VOA), charged by U.S. Congress with providing news to countries…

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Even Voice of Russia offers more substance on Hollande-Obama news conference today than Voice of America

February 11, 2014

BBG Watch Commentary Even Voice of Russia provided more substantial news reporting today on Obama-Hollande news conference than…

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‘THE IMPLAUSIBLE MISSION’ – BBG employees’ union on massive violations of VOA Charter by VOA and IBB executives

February 11, 2014

‘THE IMPLAUSIBLE MISSION’ is the Broadcasting Board of Governors (BBG) employees’ union commentary on massive violations of the…

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BBG Media Highlights – February 11, 2014 – BBG responds to situation in CAR

February 11, 2014

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

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Voice of America news goes to the dogs, but not to Bosnia

February 11, 2014

BBG Watch Commentary Voice of America news goes to the dogs, but not to Bosnia The…

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BBG Media Highlights – February 10, 2014 — excellent work by RFA and RFE/RL — poor news reporting by VOA noted by World Media Watch

February 10, 2014

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

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OIG alleges massive Anti-Deficiency Act violations by IBB officials

February 10, 2014

BBG Watch Commentary The Department of State Office of Inspector General (OIG) has found that International Broadcasting Bureau…

Voice of America Russian Service Homepage Screen Shot

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Voice of America Russian Service wins contest for biggest Sochi Olympics banner

February 10, 2014

BBG Watch Commentary The U.S. taxpayer-funded Russian Service of the Voice of America (VOA) has possibly one of…

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VOA English news, most language services ignore violent anti-corruption protests in Bosnia

February 10, 2014

BBG Watch Commentary News reporting failures at the Voice of America (VOA) are so frequent and so numerous…

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Voice of America not reporting on Swiss immigration vote — top news for Al Jazeera, BBC, RT, DW, others

February 9, 2014

BBG Watch Commentary Voice of America (VOA) is not reporting that in a referendum on Sunday Swiss voters…

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International Broadcasting Bureau – Information War: Lost and Dead – Freedom and Democracy Corrupted

February 8, 2014

International Broadcasting Bureau – Information War: Lost and Dead – Freedom and Democracy Corrupted By The Federalist All governments,…

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BBG Media Highlights – February 6-7, 2014

February 7, 2014

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

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US Points to Russian Role in Leak of Ukraine Phone Call, VOA reports but gives no link or videos

February 7, 2014

BBG Watch Commentary Voice of America (VOA) executives like to brag about multimedia, but when VOA posts reports…

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Obama denies ‘icy’ relationship with Putin, China’s CCTV reports, Voice of America does not

February 7, 2014

As reported by World Media Watch: Obama denies ‘icy’ relationship with Putin Fri, Feb 07, 2014 Source: CCTV (China) From…

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Madonna and Pussy Riot in NY on Putin get 0 reports on VOA English news site, Justin Bieber gets 6

February 6, 2014

BBG Watch Commentary As of late afternoon Thursday, February 6, the Voice of America (VOA) English news website…

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Voice of America not reporting U.S. ambassador’s comment tapping Merkel’s phone was ‘stupid’

February 6, 2014

World Media Watch has noted that Voice of America did not report on U.S. ambassador to Germany John…

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BBG Watch links with World Media Watch

February 6, 2014

BBG Watch Commentary BBG Watch has linked with World Media Watch website which offers “a convenient way to…

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BBG Media Highlights – February 5, 2014 – WP interview with Klose, BBG buyouts

February 5, 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 on yet another phone call between U.S. Vice President Biden and Ukraine’s President Yanukovych

February 5, 2014

BBG Watch Commentary In yet another of a long string of news reporting failures, the U.S. taxpayer-funded Voice…

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Reported by BBC and China’s CCTV, ‘Obamacare’ projected job losses ignored by Voice of America

February 5, 2014

BBG Watch Commentary UPDATE: After BBG Watch published this report, VOA finally posted, after 2:00 AM EST Wednesday,…

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Voice of Russia, RT, RFE/RL offer vastly more coverage of McFaul’s resignation than Voice of America

February 5, 2014

BBG Watch Commentary U.S. taxpayer-funded international media outlet Voice of America (VOA) posted online a perfunctory 200-word English-language…

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VOA and RFA hit back at news ‘fabrication’ claim with evidence of effectiveness

February 4, 2014

BBG Watch Commentary Asia Radio Today reported that America’s Broadcasting Board of Governors (BBG) has hit back at…

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BBG Media Highlights – February 4, 2014 – omit Government Executive report on IBB management

February 4, 2014

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

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Broadcasting Board Accused of Mishandling Contractor Taxes, Government Executive reports after BBG Watch

February 3, 2014

BBG Watch Commentary Government Executive, http://www.govexec.com/,a business news daily for federal managers and executives, is reporting after a…

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BBG Media Highlights – February 3, 2014

February 3, 2014

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

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OIG uncovers alleged massive unauthorized use of personal services contracts by IBB officials

February 3, 2014

BBG Watch Commentary Sources told BBG Watch that the Department of State Office of Inspector General (OIG) has…

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WHO’S IN CHARGE – REALLY?? – AFGE Local 1812 Editorial

February 2, 2014

BBG Watch Commentary BBG Watch is republishing as a public service an editorial posted on the website of…

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International Broadcasting Bureau – IBB – positions grew by 37% between FY07-FY14

February 2, 2014

Growth International Broadcasting Bureau (IBB) Positions Between FY2007-FY2014 [ws_table id=”11″] VIEW PNG IMAGE VIEW PDF IMAGE

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Canadian bad dreams and Justin Bieber at Voice of America instead of Obama video on Ukraine

February 2, 2014

BBG Watch Commentary Voice of America (VOA) may not have enough resources to report all news, but we…

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BBC, DW, RFE/RL report injured Ukrainian activist left Ukraine, Voice of America does not

February 2, 2014

BBG Watch Commentary BBC and Deutsche Welle have reported a few hours ago that injured opposition activist Dmytro…

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Lost and Dead A New Level of Dysfunctional and Defunct – Part Two

February 2, 2014

International Broadcasting Bureau – Information War: Lost and Dead – A New Level of Dysfunctional and Defunct – Part Two…

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Intimidated Voice of America reporters protest anonymously against ‘fluff journalism’ pushed by management

February 2, 2014

BBG Watch Commentary Intimidated by the upper management into public silence, Voice of America (VOA) journalists protest anonymously…

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Obama’s most extensive comments to date on Ukraine don’t get a separate report from VOA in more than 40 languages

February 1, 2014

BBG Watch Commentary U.S. taxpayer-funded Voice of America (VOA) has failed to post a separate report online in…

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Voice of America not reporting White House spokesman’s, U.S. Embassy’s statements on Ukraine

February 1, 2014

BBG Watch Commentary In yet another display of incredible mismanagement and news reporting crisis, the U.S. taxpayer-funded Voice…

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Armstrong, Klose Visit Ukraine, Renew Calls To Protect Journalists – BBG Press Release

January 31, 2014

The Broadcasting Board of Governors (BBG) posted a press release on the visit to Ukraine of Broadcasting Board…