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http://www.marketwatch.com/news/story/how-abc-news-plans-stay/story.aspx?guid=%7BF5197F2A%2DDF66%2D4313%2DAB4F%2D9E23489AA6E3%7D&dist=morenewsJON FRIEDMAN'S MEDIA WEB
The story behind ABC News' improbable rise
Commentary: Less is more in the network's smart, old-school approach
By Jon Friedman, MarketWatch
Last Update: 12:01 AM ET Jun 6, 2007
.... ABC News also has gained a high profile from scoops generated by chief investigative reporter Brian Ross. "He has the instincts of an investigative reporter -- curiosity and skepticism," according to Westin. ....
He said that his greatest satisfaction stemmed from pairing Gibson and Sawyer on "Good Morning America." His biggest disappointment centered on conversations he had had with Jennings before the U.S. invasion in 2003.
"Peter said, 'Don't count on WMDs.' I said, 'Peter, I guarantee you, there are WMDs.' I regret not listening to him."
If Westin could do it over again, he said: "I'd assign Brian Ross to investigate the WMDs." ....
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