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Murdoch Says He's Flexible, Up to a Point

Jousting over editorial independence may derail Dow Jones deal

By Sam Gale Rosen, Newser Staff

Posted Jun 4, 2007 8:29 AM CDT

(Newser) – Rupert Murdoch has renewed his vow to maintain the Wall Street Journal's editorial independence should his bid for Dow Jones succeed, but it's unlikely he'll allow the controlling Bancroft family to run an editorial oversight board. That sticking point could be a deal-breaker, the Journal ... Read full story »

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