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Gregory to host 'Meet the Press'; Russert successor 'humbled'.(NATION)

Article from: The Washington Times Article date: December 8, 2008

Byline: Jennifer Harper, THE WASHINGTON TIMES

David Gregory has been named moderator of NBC's Meet the Press, the network announced Sunday, ending months of parlor games and insider speculation over the much-coveted position.

At any given time, a dozen high-profile names - from former CBS anchor Dan Rather to PBS newswoman Gwen Ifill to former ABC newsman Ted Koppel - were bandied about by observers and media analysts as replacements for the late Tim Russert, who hosted the show for 17 years before his death in June.

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