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Pentagon officials considering firing Stars and Stripes publisher, sources say
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What happenedMax Lederer, who has served as the publisher of Stars and Stripes for 19 years, this week announced to colleagues his decision to retire on Sept. 30, citing fundamental differences with the Trump administration.
The headline splitCBS News frames it as "Pentagon officials considering firing Stars and Stripes publisher, sources say". ABC News - Business frames it as "Longtime publisher of Stars and Stripes to retire, citing differences with Pentagon leade...".
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Left / center-leftPentagon officials considering firing Stars and Stripes publisher, sources say
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Pentagon officials considering firing Stars and Stripes publisher, sources say
Max Lederer, who has served as the publisher of Stars and Stripes for 19 years, this week announced to colleagues his decision to retire on Sept. 30, citing fundamental differences with the...
