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News Advisory:
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On March 14, the Trump administration issued an executive order that significantly downsized the U.S. Agency for Global Media. One major casualty was the Middle East Broadcasting Networks (MBN), which was forced to lay off most of its staff on April 11.
In response, MBN President and CEO Jeff Gedmin and Press Freedom Center Director Bill McCarren will discuss the wide impact of these cuts at a news conference. They will highlight MBN's role as a trusted news source for millions in the Middle East and raise concerns about the implications for press freedom in the region. Other staff members from MBN will contribute.
If you wish to attend this news conference, please RSVP using this link.If you wish to cover this news conference, please email jschreiber@press.org
Contact: Bill McCarren, 202-725-7787 or wmccarren@press.org for the Press Freedom Center at the National Press Club
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