NPR CEO Declines Invite To Hearing on Bias Allegations, Proposes Alternate Dates

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NPR CEO skips hearing to examine radio outlet’s alleged ideological bias - Washington Examiner

The top executive at NPR failed to appear at a congressional hearing designed to examine alleged bias at the news outlet despite being funded by taxpayer dollars. Katherine Maher, who was named CEO of NPR earlier this year, said she declined the invitation to testify before the House Energy and Commerce Committee due to a scheduling conflict. The committee went through with the hearing in Maher’s absence, arguing it was crucial to investigate a…

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‘Speaks Volumes’: NPR CEO Declines Invite To Hearing on Bias Allegations, Proposes Alternate Dates

Katherine Maher, who became the CEO of National Public Radio (NPR) in March, has turned down an invitation from House Republicans to testify before Congress this week regarding claims of left-wing bias at her network. NPR issued a statement saying that its board of directors had a previously scheduled meeting on Wednesday, the day the hearing will take place on Capitol Hill. It stressed that Maher would be open to testifying at a future date. “T…

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'Here's One Big Reason' the CEO of NPR Declined to Testify at Today's Bias Hearing

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NPR CEO won’t attend House hearing on allegations of bias

A meeting of NPR’s board of directors, Maher's first since joining the network, was scheduled for Wednesday more than a year ahead of time.

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NPR CEO Declines To Provide Congress Testimony On Outlet's Alleged Political, Ideological Bias

In lieu of attending hearing, Katherine Maher will provide a written testimony