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SETH SUTEL, THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
The Record (Bergen County, NJ)
06-27-2007

Murdoch makes headway on Dow Jones purchase -- Companies agree on protecting WSJ's independence
By SETH SUTEL, THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
Date: 06-27-2007, Wednesday
Section: BUSINESS
Edtion: All Editions

NEW YORK — Dow Jones & Co. and News Corp. agreed broadly on measures to protect the editorial independence of The Wall Street Journal under ownership by Rupert Murdoch's media conglomerate, clearing a major hurdle in the way of a deal, a person familiar with the matter said Tuesday.

Details of the agreement remained unclear, and any deal must still be approved by the full membership of Dow Jones' controlling ...

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