The day democracy died in Russia

MOSCOW, April 17, 2001 — So, it has happened. The so-called "tough plan" developed by the Kremlin's top secret analytical group has been put

Excerpts from this story referencing "NTV":

"… tnik fund investment vehicle), with the help of police bosses, walked into NTV. Except for the company’s own security, there was almost no one there. T …"

"… afternoon, just 12 hours before the seizure — had said, “no seizure of NTV by force is going to happen.” So the rebellious journalists relaxed.But …"

"… . The new guards had lists of journalists who were to be admitted into the NTV newsroom on Saturday, and of those who were not. The building’s elevator …"

"… building’s elevators had been reprogrammed so that they did not stop at NTV’s eighth floor. Special guards in unmarked Zhiguli automobiles were stat …"

Anatomy of a lobbying blitz

By John Dunbar

Cable industry enlists diverse crowd in high-level influence campaign

Excerpts from this story referencing "Television":

"… ting an issue that was also backed by conservative groups like the Parents Television Council and Concerned Women of America."Every one of these groups that Con …"

"… Global Fund for Women, the Feminist Majority, American Women in Radio and Television Inc. and the National Council of Women's Organizations.In this case, it wa …"

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Al Jazeera adds more lobbying heft

By Dave Levinthal

Growing news network hires another government affairs firm as it expands U.S. operation