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June 13, 2012

New Orleans Times-Picayune Announces Mass Firings 
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In media news, the New Orleans Times-Picayune has announced the firings
of nearly one-third of its staff. The newspaper — which is New
Orleans' largest daily — says 202 employees will lose their jobs
effective September 30. As part of a cost-cutting measure the paper will
also reduce its schedule to three issues per week.

 

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