Proving that good political coverage can make great television, USC Annenberg has announced the winners of the 2005 USC Annenberg Walter Cronkite Award for Excellence in Television Political Journalism. Winners range from Hearst-Argyle Television to NBC News "Meet the Press with Tim Russert" to 6News in Lawrence, Kan. "At a time when the legitimacy of journalism is under attack, and when economic pressures threaten quality and reward sensationalism, it is heartening to me that there are broadcasters around the country who remain committed to getting it right, making it compelling and serving the public interest," said legendary television journalist Walter Cronkite. The award is presented biannually by USC Annenberg's Norman Lear Center.
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