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Pledge Boom Helps Public Stations Ride Out Recession

Loyal public help keep stations going as sponsorships, government funding vanish

By Rob Quinn, Newser Staff

Posted Sep 5, 2009 10:07 AM CDT

(Newser) – Loyal viewers and listeners have stepped up to help their local public broadcasters make it through the recession, the Washington Post reports. Public stations say their appeals to the public are meeting a warm response despite the recession, with donations staying steady and, at some... Read full story »

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