4 posts and columns on investigative journalism

But That "People Familiar With the Matter" Stuff Ain't Gonna Fly Here

in News on May 1, 2009 at 4:55 am PT

Business journalists who had their careers curtailed by the souring economy might consider stopping by the Securities and Exchange Commission on their next trip to the unemployment office. The agency may have a good use for their talents, according to Chairman Mary Schapiro, who finds the sadly diminished ranks of the business press worrisome.
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But That “People Familiar With the Matter” Stuff Ain’t Gonna Fly Here

in News on May 1, 2009 at 4:55 am PT

Business journalists who had their careers curtailed by the souring economy might consider stopping by the Securities and Exchange Commission on their next trip to the unemployment office. The agency may have a good use for their talents, according to Chairman Mary Schapiro, who finds the sadly diminished ranks of the business press worrisome.
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Huffington Post Pays for Content After All, Via $1.75 Million “Investigative Fund”

in Media on March 30, 2009 at 4:58 am PT

It won’t fill the gaping hole opening up in American journalism, but it’s better than nothing. The aggregator has earmarked the money for a handful of staff journalists and a network of freelancers. Hope it’s ready for a crush of resumes.
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