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|OrganizationType=Independent Agencies | |OrganizationType=Independent Agencies | ||
|Mission=To inform, engage, and connect people around the world in support of freedom and democracy by providing accurate and objective news and information; to serve as an example of a free and professional press. | |Mission=To inform, engage, and connect people around the world in support of freedom and democracy by providing accurate and objective news and information; to serve as an example of a free and professional press. | ||
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|Website=https://www.usagm.gov/ | |Website=https://www.usagm.gov/ | ||
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'''United States Agency for Global Media (USAGM)''', formerly known as the Broadcasting Board of Governors, oversees all U.S. civilian international broadcasting, promoting democracy and countering misinformation. | '''United States Agency for Global Media (USAGM)''', formerly known as the Broadcasting Board of Governors, oversees all U.S. civilian international broadcasting, promoting democracy and countering misinformation. | ||
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==Mission== | ==Mission== | ||
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[[Category:Independent agencies of the United States government]] | [[Category:Independent agencies of the United States government]] | ||
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| agency_name = U.S. Agency for Global Media | |||
| logo = Logo of the U.S. Agency for Global Media.svg | | logo = Logo of the U.S. Agency for Global Media.svg | ||
| logo_alt = Logo of the U.S. Agency for Global Media | | logo_alt = Logo of the U.S. Agency for Global Media | ||
| formed = {{ | | formed = {{<span class="error">Expansion depth limit exceeded</span>|1999|10|1|mf=y}} | ||
| preceding1 = [[United States Information Agency]] | | preceding1 = [[United States Information Agency]] | ||
| preceding2 = Office of Affiliate Relations and Media Training | | preceding2 = Office of Affiliate Relations and Media Training | ||
| headquarters = [[Wilbur J. Cohen Federal Building]]<br />[[Washington, D.C.]] | | headquarters = [[Wilbur J. Cohen Federal Building]]<br />[[Washington, D.C.]] | ||
| budget = $810 million ([[Fiscal year|FY]] 2022)< | | budget = $810 million ([[Fiscal year|FY]] 2022)<span class="error">Expansion depth limit exceeded</span> | ||
| chief1_name = [[Amanda Bennett]]< | | chief1_name = [[Amanda Bennett]]<span class="error">Expansion depth limit exceeded</span> | ||
| chief1_position = CEO | | chief1_position = CEO | ||
| chief2_name = [[Kelu Chao]] | | chief2_name = [[Kelu Chao]] | ||
| chief2_position = Deputy Director | | chief2_position = Deputy Director | ||
| website = {{ | | website = {{<span class="error">Expansion depth limit exceeded</span>}} | ||
| agency_type = [[Independent agencies of the United States government|Independent]] | | agency_type = [[Independent agencies of the United States government|Independent]] | ||
}} | }} | ||
The '''United States Agency for Global Media''' ('''USAGM'''), known until 2018 as the '''Broadcasting Board of Governors''' ('''BBG'''),< | The '''United States Agency for Global Media''' ('''USAGM'''), known until 2018 as the '''Broadcasting Board of Governors''' ('''BBG'''),<span class="error">Expansion depth limit exceeded</span> is an [[independent agency of the United States government]] that broadcasts news and information.<span class="error">Expansion depth limit exceeded</span><span class="error">Expansion depth limit exceeded</span> It is considered an arm of [[U.S. diplomacy]].<span class="error">Expansion depth limit exceeded</span> | ||
The USAGM supervises [[Voice of America]] (VOA) and [[Office of Cuba Broadcasting]] as well as state-funded< | The USAGM supervises [[Voice of America]] (VOA) and [[Office of Cuba Broadcasting]] as well as state-funded<span class="error">Expansion depth limit exceeded</span> [[Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty]], [[Radio Free Asia]], [[Middle East Broadcasting Networks]] and [[Open Technology Fund]].<span class="error">Expansion depth limit exceeded</span><span class="error">Expansion depth limit exceeded</span> | ||
==History== | ==History== | ||
===Early years=== | ===Early years=== | ||
The Broadcasting Board of Governors (BBG) was formed in 1994 with the passing of the [[International Broadcasting Act]]. The act established a bipartisan board that consisted of nine voting members, eight of whom were to be appointed by the president for a three–year term. The ninth was the [[secretary of state]], also a political appointee, who would serve as an ''[[ex officio]]'' board member for the duration of their term as secretary.< | The Broadcasting Board of Governors (BBG) was formed in 1994 with the passing of the [[International Broadcasting Act]]. The act established a bipartisan board that consisted of nine voting members, eight of whom were to be appointed by the president for a three–year term. The ninth was the [[secretary of state]], also a political appointee, who would serve as an ''[[ex officio]]'' board member for the duration of their term as secretary.<span class="error">Expansion depth limit exceeded</span> At this point, BBG was considered a part of the [[U.S. Information Agency]]. | ||
The first voting members of the BBG, confirmed on August 11, 1995, were David W. Burke, [[Ted Kaufman]], [[Tom C. Korologos]], [[Bette Bao Lord]], [[Alberto J. Mora]], [[Cheryl Halpern]], [[Marc Nathanson]], and [[Carl Spielvogel]].< | The first voting members of the BBG, confirmed on August 11, 1995, were David W. Burke, [[Ted Kaufman]], [[Tom C. Korologos]], [[Bette Bao Lord]], [[Alberto J. Mora]], [[Cheryl Halpern]], [[Marc Nathanson]], and [[Carl Spielvogel]].<span class="error">Expansion depth limit exceeded</span> | ||
On October 1, 1999, the BBG was established as an independent agency by the Foreign Affairs Reform and Restructuring Act of 1998.< | On October 1, 1999, the BBG was established as an independent agency by the Foreign Affairs Reform and Restructuring Act of 1998.<span class="error">Expansion depth limit exceeded</span> | ||
The Agency has five broadcasting entities that were established from 1942 - 2004.< | The Agency has five broadcasting entities that were established from 1942 - 2004.<span class="error">Expansion depth limit exceeded</span> The [[Voice of America]] (VOA) has been in operation since [[World War II]]. [[William Harlan Hale]], a journalist and writer, began the VOA's first radio show by saying "We bring you voices from America. Today, and daily from now on, we shall speak to you about America and the War. The news may be good for us. The news may be bad. But we shall tell you the truth."<span class="error">Expansion depth limit exceeded</span> | ||
Then, in 1950, [[Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty]] (RFE/RL) went on the air. The [[Office of Cuba Broadcasting]] (OCB) was started in 1985. [[Radio Free Asia]] (RFA) was founded in 1996. | Then, in 1950, [[Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty]] (RFE/RL) went on the air. The [[Office of Cuba Broadcasting]] (OCB) was started in 1985. [[Radio Free Asia]] (RFA) was founded in 1996. | ||
===2000-present=== | ===2000-present=== | ||
In 2002, BBG launched [[Radio Sawa]], a 24/7 Arabic language radio network that broadcasts news and a mix of Western and Arabic music in the Middle East.< | In 2002, BBG launched [[Radio Sawa]], a 24/7 Arabic language radio network that broadcasts news and a mix of Western and Arabic music in the Middle East.<span class="error">Expansion depth limit exceeded</span> | ||
In 2004, Alhurra TV was created as a televised sister network to Radio Sawa and began broadcasting throughout the Middle East. Since its founding, it has established programs such as ''Al Youm'' (''Today'' in English), a daily three-hour news program broadcast from five countries on three different continents;< | In 2004, Alhurra TV was created as a televised sister network to Radio Sawa and began broadcasting throughout the Middle East. Since its founding, it has established programs such as ''Al Youm'' (''Today'' in English), a daily three-hour news program broadcast from five countries on three different continents;<span class="error">Expansion depth limit exceeded</span> and ''Musawat'' (''Equality'' in English), a program that focuses on women's issues and rights in the Arab world.<span class="error">Expansion depth limit exceeded</span> | ||
To oversee Arabic broadcasts, the [[Middle East Broadcasting Networks|Middle East Broadcasting Network]], Inc (MBN) was initiated in 2005. | To oversee Arabic broadcasts, the [[Middle East Broadcasting Networks|Middle East Broadcasting Network]], Inc (MBN) was initiated in 2005. | ||
Other networks were also expanded under the BBG. Voice of America worked with Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty to launch [[Radio Farda]], a Persian-language radio program targeting youth.{{ | Other networks were also expanded under the BBG. Voice of America worked with Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty to launch [[Radio Farda]], a Persian-language radio program targeting youth.{{<span class="error">Expansion depth limit exceeded</span>|date=August 2023}} In 2006, VOA initiated TV Ashna, a one-hour televised news broadcast,<span class="error">Expansion depth limit exceeded</span> and Radio Deewa, a daily radio program of sports, music, and local and international news.<span class="error">Expansion depth limit exceeded</span> | ||
In a January 2015 interview with ''[[The New York Times]]'', the then newly appointed CEO of the BBG, Andrew Lack, said "We are facing a number of challenges from entities like [[Russia Today]] which is out there pushing a point of view, the [[Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant|Islamic State]] in the Middle East and groups like [[Boko Haram]]. But I firmly believe that this agency has a role to play in facing those challenges."< | In a January 2015 interview with ''[[The New York Times]]'', the then newly appointed CEO of the BBG, Andrew Lack, said "We are facing a number of challenges from entities like [[Russia Today]] which is out there pushing a point of view, the [[Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant|Islamic State]] in the Middle East and groups like [[Boko Haram]]. But I firmly believe that this agency has a role to play in facing those challenges."<span class="error">Expansion depth limit exceeded</span> | ||
The board of USAGM has an advisory role. It previously supervised USAGM media networks directly, but was replaced with a single appointed chief executive officer (CEO) as part of the [[National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2017]], passed in December 2016.< | The board of USAGM has an advisory role. It previously supervised USAGM media networks directly, but was replaced with a single appointed chief executive officer (CEO) as part of the [[National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2017]], passed in December 2016.<span class="error">Expansion depth limit exceeded</span><span class="error">Expansion depth limit exceeded</span><span class="error">Expansion depth limit exceeded</span><span class="error">Expansion depth limit exceeded</span> | ||
In 2018, the BBG changed its name to the U.S. Agency for Global Media (USAGM).< | In 2018, the BBG changed its name to the U.S. Agency for Global Media (USAGM).<span class="error">Expansion depth limit exceeded</span> The name change was initiated to help constituents better understand what USAGM does.<span class="error">Expansion depth limit exceeded</span> | ||
The [[Open Technology Fund]] (OTF), launched in 2019, works to advance internet freedom, so USAGM journalists and audiences can have uncensored internet access. Over 2 billion people worldwide use OTF daily.< | The [[Open Technology Fund]] (OTF), launched in 2019, works to advance internet freedom, so USAGM journalists and audiences can have uncensored internet access. Over 2 billion people worldwide use OTF daily.<span class="error">Expansion depth limit exceeded</span> | ||
State Department Spokeswoman [[Jen Psaki]] clarified Lack's statement in her January 23 press briefing, saying "would the U.S. Government put those three in the same category? No, we wouldn't. However, there are concerns...that Russia's own independent media space is shrinking and the Kremlin continues to apply pressure on the few remaining outlets."< | State Department Spokeswoman [[Jen Psaki]] clarified Lack's statement in her January 23 press briefing, saying "would the U.S. Government put those three in the same category? No, we wouldn't. However, there are concerns...that Russia's own independent media space is shrinking and the Kremlin continues to apply pressure on the few remaining outlets."<span class="error">Expansion depth limit exceeded</span>{{<span class="error">Expansion depth limit exceeded</span>|date=July 2021}} | ||
On January 19, 2021, the nonprofit [[Government Accountability Project]], representing fired USAGM employees and whistleblowers, sent a letter to the congressional foreign affairs committees, the [[U.S. Office of Special Counsel]], and the [[Inspector General of the Department of State|Inspector General of the US Department of State]]. The letter said that Pack had hired the [[McGuireWoods]] law firm to investigate USAGM employees and the OTF at a cost of over $2 million in the last quarter of 2020, bypassing US government investigators including USAGM's own Office of Human Resources, and called for further investigation of what it termed a gross misuse of taxpayer dollars.< | On January 19, 2021, the nonprofit [[Government Accountability Project]], representing fired USAGM employees and whistleblowers, sent a letter to the congressional foreign affairs committees, the [[U.S. Office of Special Counsel]], and the [[Inspector General of the Department of State|Inspector General of the US Department of State]]. The letter said that Pack had hired the [[McGuireWoods]] law firm to investigate USAGM employees and the OTF at a cost of over $2 million in the last quarter of 2020, bypassing US government investigators including USAGM's own Office of Human Resources, and called for further investigation of what it termed a gross misuse of taxpayer dollars.<span class="error">Expansion depth limit exceeded</span> ''The Washington Post'' later reported that a second law firm, Caplin & Drysdale, had also been granted a similar [[no-bid contract]] in possible violation of federal contracting regulations for a total cost of $4 million.<span class="error">Expansion depth limit exceeded</span> | ||
On January 20, 2021, journalist [[Kelu Chao]] was appointed acting CEO of the USAGM, replacing outgoing CEO [[Michael Pack]].< | On January 20, 2021, journalist [[Kelu Chao]] was appointed acting CEO of the USAGM, replacing outgoing CEO [[Michael Pack]].<span class="error">Expansion depth limit exceeded</span> | ||
In September 2022, [[Amanda Bennett]], a journalist and Pulitzer Prize-winning author, received bipartisan confirmation by the U.S. Senate to become CEO.< | In September 2022, [[Amanda Bennett]], a journalist and Pulitzer Prize-winning author, received bipartisan confirmation by the U.S. Senate to become CEO.<span class="error">Expansion depth limit exceeded</span> | ||
Bennett was sworn in as CEO on December 6, 2022.< | Bennett was sworn in as CEO on December 6, 2022.<span class="error">Expansion depth limit exceeded</span> | ||
==Leadership== | ==Leadership== | ||
USAGM is led by a single chief executive officer appointed by the president of the United States and confirmed by the [[U.S. Senate]]. Until 2016, it was headed by a bi-partisan board with nine members; eight were appointed by the president with Senate confirmation, and the ninth member ''ex officio'' was the [[United States Secretary of State|Secretary of State]]. By law, no more than four members could be from the same political party, in an effort to limit partisanship.< | USAGM is led by a single chief executive officer appointed by the president of the United States and confirmed by the [[U.S. Senate]]. Until 2016, it was headed by a bi-partisan board with nine members; eight were appointed by the president with Senate confirmation, and the ninth member ''ex officio'' was the [[United States Secretary of State|Secretary of State]]. By law, no more than four members could be from the same political party, in an effort to limit partisanship.<span class="error">Expansion depth limit exceeded</span> The president designated one member (other than the Secretary of State) to serve as Chairman. The Board served as a "firewall" against political interference in the journalistic product.<span class="error">Expansion depth limit exceeded</span> | ||
Upon the enactment of the [[National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2017]] on December 23, 2016< | Upon the enactment of the [[National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2017]] on December 23, 2016<span class="error">Expansion depth limit exceeded</span> the agency was placed under the direction of a single CEO. The board, officially renamed as the International Broadcasting Advisory Board, was reduced to five members appointed by the president to serve in an advisory role. Previously appointed board members in excess of five could continue to serve, but would not be replaced when their term expired.<span class="error">Expansion depth limit exceeded</span> Under the 2016 reform legislation, any new agency CEO is to be nominated by the U.S. president and confirmed by the U.S. Senate with authority to select key agency personnel. Former USAGM CEO [[John F. Lansing]], who had been selected and approved in 2015 by the BBG Board holding a Democratic majority during the Obama administration, was not nominated by President Obama nor confirmed by the Republican-controlled U.S. Senate, as this was not required under previous legislation. | ||
In June 2018, President Trump announced his intention to nominate documentary film producer [[Michael Pack]] to head the agency. He was confirmed by the Senate two years later, and served from June 5, 2020 until January 20, 2021, when he was asked to resign at the request of newly-inaugurated President [[Joe Biden]]. President Biden then appointed Kelu Chao as acting USAGM CEO. | In June 2018, President Trump announced his intention to nominate documentary film producer [[Michael Pack]] to head the agency. He was confirmed by the Senate two years later, and served from June 5, 2020 until January 20, 2021, when he was asked to resign at the request of newly-inaugurated President [[Joe Biden]]. President Biden then appointed Kelu Chao as acting USAGM CEO. | ||
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===International Broadcasting Advisory Board=== | ===International Broadcasting Advisory Board=== | ||
The board advises the CEO of the agency, as appropriate. It is composed of seven members, six appointed by the [[president of the United States]] with the consent of the [[United States Senate]], and the [[U.S. Secretary of State]]. Of the six appointed members, one each should be appointed from among four lists of at least three individuals submitted by the chairs and ranking members of the [[United States House Committee on Foreign Affairs|House Committee on Foreign Affairs]] and [[United States Senate Committee on Foreign Relations|Senate Committee on Foreign Relations]]. All six members shall not be regular, full-time employees of the U.S. government, and be appointed on the basis of being distinguished in the fields of public diplomacy, mass communications, print, broadcast or digital media, or foreign affairs. These six are appointed to a single term of four years, but they may continue to serve on the board until a successor is confirmed. Only three of these may be affiliated with the same political party.< | The board advises the CEO of the agency, as appropriate. It is composed of seven members, six appointed by the [[president of the United States]] with the consent of the [[United States Senate]], and the [[U.S. Secretary of State]]. Of the six appointed members, one each should be appointed from among four lists of at least three individuals submitted by the chairs and ranking members of the [[United States House Committee on Foreign Affairs|House Committee on Foreign Affairs]] and [[United States Senate Committee on Foreign Relations|Senate Committee on Foreign Relations]]. All six members shall not be regular, full-time employees of the U.S. government, and be appointed on the basis of being distinguished in the fields of public diplomacy, mass communications, print, broadcast or digital media, or foreign affairs. These six are appointed to a single term of four years, but they may continue to serve on the board until a successor is confirmed. Only three of these may be affiliated with the same political party.<span class="error">Expansion depth limit exceeded</span> | ||
The President designates one member to serve as chairperson, with the advice and consent of the Senate. A majority of the members of the board constitutes a quorum, when excluding the Secretary of State.< | The President designates one member to serve as chairperson, with the advice and consent of the Senate. A majority of the members of the board constitutes a quorum, when excluding the Secretary of State.<span class="error">Expansion depth limit exceeded</span> | ||
===Current board members=== | ===Current board members=== | ||
The current board members {{ | The current board members {{<span class="error">Expansion depth limit exceeded</span>|lc=y|df=US|2024|12|22}}:<span class="error">Expansion depth limit exceeded</span> | ||
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| {{ | | {{<span class="error">Expansion depth limit exceeded</span>|Luis|Botello}} | ||
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! Member<br>''([[ex officio]])'' | ! Member<br>''([[ex officio]])'' | ||
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===Past board members=== | ===Past board members=== | ||
Past members of the board have included: | Past members of the board have included: | ||
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*[[Norman J. Pattiz]]< | *[[Norman J. Pattiz]]<span class="error">Expansion depth limit exceeded</span> (May 2000 – March 2006)<span class="error">Expansion depth limit exceeded</span> | ||
* [[David W. Burke]] (August 1995 – 2002) | * [[David W. Burke]] (August 1995 – 2002) | ||
* [[Ted Kaufman]] (August 1995 – December 2008) | * [[Ted Kaufman]] (August 1995 – December 2008) | ||
* [[Kenneth Y. Tomlinson]] (August 2002 – 2007)< | * [[Kenneth Y. Tomlinson]] (August 2002 – 2007)<span class="error">Expansion depth limit exceeded</span> | ||
* [[Walter Isaacson]] (July 2010 – January 2012) | * [[Walter Isaacson]] (July 2010 – January 2012) | ||
* [[Dana Perino]] (July 2010 – December 2012) | * [[Dana Perino]] (July 2010 – December 2012) | ||
* [[Victor Ashe]] (June 2010 – 2013) | * [[Victor Ashe]] (June 2010 – 2013) | ||
* [[Michael Lynton]] (July 2010 – May 2013) | * [[Michael Lynton]] (July 2010 – May 2013) | ||
* [[Susan McCue]] (July 2010 – May 2014)< | * [[Susan McCue]] (July 2010 – May 2014)<span class="error">Expansion depth limit exceeded</span> | ||
{{<span class="error">Expansion depth limit exceeded</span>}}In October 2021, the U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) published a [https://www.gao.gov/products/gao-22-104017 report] about USAGM's organization.<span class="error">Expansion depth limit exceeded</span> | |||
==Outlets== | ==Outlets== | ||
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* [[Voice of America]] | * [[Voice of America]] | ||
* [[Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty]] | * [[Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty]] | ||
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** [[Radio Sawa]] | ** [[Radio Sawa]] | ||
* Office of Cuba Broadcasting ([[Radio y Televisión Martí]]) | * Office of Cuba Broadcasting ([[Radio y Televisión Martí]]) | ||
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==Funding== | ==Funding== | ||
As a federal agency, USAGM's budget request is part of the president's budget request to Congress.< | As a federal agency, USAGM's budget request is part of the president's budget request to Congress.<span class="error">Expansion depth limit exceeded</span> | ||
During the federal funding dispute for the fiscal year 2011, President [[Barack Obama]] sided with the BBG agreeing to language that the organization would "expand unrestricted access to information on the Internet."< | During the federal funding dispute for the fiscal year 2011, President [[Barack Obama]] sided with the BBG agreeing to language that the organization would "expand unrestricted access to information on the Internet."<span class="error">Expansion depth limit exceeded</span> The BBG received $10 million from Congress for the purpose of fighting Internet censorship in China and other countries. | ||
The agency has $2 million earmarked to the [[2019–20 Hong Kong protests]] through the [[Open Technology Fund]]. This funding was frozen in June 2020 as China was preparing to introduce a new [[2020 Hong Kong national security law|national security law for Hong Kong]].< | The agency has $2 million earmarked to the [[2019–20 Hong Kong protests]] through the [[Open Technology Fund]]. This funding was frozen in June 2020 as China was preparing to introduce a new [[2020 Hong Kong national security law|national security law for Hong Kong]].<span class="error">Expansion depth limit exceeded</span> | ||
President Biden's budget request for 2023 includes $840 million for USAGM, which the Agency says will enable them to continue their "vital mission to inform, engage, and connect people around the world in support of freedom and democracy."< | President Biden's budget request for 2023 includes $840 million for USAGM, which the Agency says will enable them to continue their "vital mission to inform, engage, and connect people around the world in support of freedom and democracy."<span class="error">Expansion depth limit exceeded</span> This is an increase of $29.6 million from the 2022 requested level. | ||
==Reception== | ==Reception== | ||
In February 2010, BBG Executive Director Jeff Trimble collaborated with the [[United States National Security Council|National Security Council]] to publish a VOA statement about Iran's [[radio jamming|jamming]]< | In February 2010, BBG Executive Director Jeff Trimble collaborated with the [[United States National Security Council|National Security Council]] to publish a VOA statement about Iran's [[radio jamming|jamming]]<span class="error">Expansion depth limit exceeded</span> of international satellites. In an email to ''Foreign Policy'' magazine, BBG's Public Affairs Director responded to the controversy, stating "the BBG 'firewall' served to protect the integrity and credibility of our journalistic products. An official policy statement by a senior management official of the agency is not a journalistic product."<span class="error">Expansion depth limit exceeded</span> | ||
Later that year, Senator [[Tom Coburn]] held up the Obama administration's appointments of [[Michael P. Meehan]] and [[Dana Perino]] to the board, with the aim of drawing attention to the organization's perceived ineffectiveness, stating in an interview with ''[[Foreign Policy]]'' magazine: "The BBG is the most worthless organization in the federal government. It's full of people who know nothing about media or foreign policy."< | Later that year, Senator [[Tom Coburn]] held up the Obama administration's appointments of [[Michael P. Meehan]] and [[Dana Perino]] to the board, with the aim of drawing attention to the organization's perceived ineffectiveness, stating in an interview with ''[[Foreign Policy]]'' magazine: "The BBG is the most worthless organization in the federal government. It's full of people who know nothing about media or foreign policy."<span class="error">Expansion depth limit exceeded</span> Senator [[Jim DeMint]] also attempted to use the nominations to force a hearing on the BBG after frustrations with a perceived lack of congressional oversight over the organization.<span class="error">Expansion depth limit exceeded</span> Coburn had written an open letter to then–Senate Minority Leader [[Mitch McConnell]] in August 2010 citing "longstanding concerns regarding transparency and effectiveness of our taxpayer funded international broadcasting agencies under the purview of the Broadcasting Board of Governors."<span class="error">Expansion depth limit exceeded</span> Though a report on BBG was eventually given to the [[United States Senate Committee on Foreign Relations|Senate Committee on Foreign Relations]],<span class="error">Expansion depth limit exceeded</span> Coburn was ultimately unsuccessful in trying to block the appointments to the board.<span class="error">Expansion depth limit exceeded</span> | ||
In July 2016, the chairman of the Broadcasting Board of Governors, [[Jeff Shell]], was denied entry into Russia.< | In July 2016, the chairman of the Broadcasting Board of Governors, [[Jeff Shell]], was denied entry into Russia.<span class="error">Expansion depth limit exceeded</span> Matt Novak, writing for the tech website ''[[Gizmodo]]'', referred to the BBG as the "propaganda arm" of the U.S. government and speculated that its alleged role in spreading propaganda on behalf of the U.S. government was the reason Shell was denied entry to Russia.<span class="error">Expansion depth limit exceeded</span> | ||
In 2018, ''The New York Times'' reported that the Agency had targeted Americans with [[Facebook]] ads for one of its outlets, which would violate the [[Smith–Mundt Act]], a law "to protect Americans from domestic propaganda".< | In 2018, ''The New York Times'' reported that the Agency had targeted Americans with [[Facebook]] ads for one of its outlets, which would violate the [[Smith–Mundt Act]], a law "to protect Americans from domestic propaganda".<span class="error">Expansion depth limit exceeded</span> | ||
In 2023, after [[Twitter]] decided to label the Voice of America's account as government-funded media, a VOA spokesperson told [[NPR]] that the label "causes unwarranted and unjustified concern about the accuracy and objectivity of [its] news coverage".< | In 2023, after [[Twitter]] decided to label the Voice of America's account as government-funded media, a VOA spokesperson told [[NPR]] that the label "causes unwarranted and unjustified concern about the accuracy and objectivity of [its] news coverage".<span class="error">Expansion depth limit exceeded</span> | ||
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==Further reading== | ==Further reading== | ||
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* [https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/united-states-agency-for-global-media Agency for Global Media] in the ''[[Federal Register]]'' | * [https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/united-states-agency-for-global-media Agency for Global Media] in the ''[[Federal Register]]'' | ||
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* [https://www.usaspending.gov/agency/us-agency-for-global-media U.S. Agency for Global Media] on [[USAspending.gov]] | * [https://www.usaspending.gov/agency/us-agency-for-global-media U.S. Agency for Global Media] on [[USAspending.gov]] | ||
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[[Category:1994 establishments in the United States]] | [[Category:1994 establishments in the United States]] | ||