Statement by plaintiffs in Widakuswara v. Lake
Plaintiffs welcome USAGM providing court with succession plan
By Patsy Widakuswara, Jessica Jerreat and Kate Neeper
March 12, 2026
We’re glad to see that the government has provided the court with information regarding USAGM leadership, and eager to see their plans for the agency’s congressionally-appropriated funds. Our objectives remain the same: to restore VOA’s global presence, and to ensure it continues to provide accurate, objective, and comprehensive news, as required by law.
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