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Waxman suggests federal support for newspapers

By Steve McGough / December 2, 2009 /

Let me make my point clear. The reduction in circulation of newspapers across the country is not – I repeat NOT – a market-place failure. Rep. Henry Waxman (D-Calif.) thinks the federal government will soon need to step in to support serious journalism currently on the brink of failure.

It’s begun … government guarantees a newspaper loan

By Jim Vicevich / November 12, 2009 /

Even as I read this article, I sat here stunned. But as I calmed myself, I realized, I should not be surprised. Banks, investment houses, automobile companies, and now … newspapers. The state of New Hampshire last week agreed to guarantee 75 percent of a $250,000 loan from an Upper Valley bank to the new…

Not Quite Pravda

By Jim Vicevich / May 17, 2009 /

Imagine a new role for Treasury Secretary and tax cheat Timothy Geithner: editor-in-chief of your local newspaper.

Newspaper paid circulation drops 8.7%

By Steve McGough / April 27, 2010 / Comments Off on Newspaper paid circulation drops 8.7%

The market changes. Paid circulation for newspapers have been in decline for years and recent data from the spring Audit Bureau of Circulations is no different. Year-over-year, circulation was down 8.7 percent after a decline of more than 10 percent in the fall.