Columbia University School of Journalism, October 19, 2009
By Leonard Downie Jr. and Michael Schudson

As the news business continues to confront fundamental economic challenges, a report by Columbia University's Graduate School of Journalism proposes new steps for maintaining a vibrant independent press, with special emphasis on local "accountability journalism" that is essential to civic life.

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