Voice of America Directors Resign, Urge Staff to ‘Guarantee’ Broadcaster’s Independence

Voice of America Directors Resign, Urge Staff to ‘Guarantee’ Broadcaster’s Independence
The Voice of America building in Washington on June 15, 2020. Andrew Harnik/AP Photo
Tom Ozimek
Tom Ozimek
Reporter
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The director of Voice of America (VOA) and her deputy tendered their resignations on June 15 to Michael Pack, the newly confirmed head of the government agency that oversees the broadcaster.

VOA Director Amanda Bennett and Deputy Director Sandra Sugawara announced in a press release that “after more than four years leading the nation’s largest congressionally-funded international broadcaster,” they were stepping down.
Tom Ozimek
Tom Ozimek
Reporter
Tom Ozimek is a senior reporter for The Epoch Times. He has a broad background in journalism, deposit insurance, marketing and communications, and adult education.
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