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The Working Press interviewed 20 people Tuesday asking this question. Reactions ranged from “absolutely shocked” to “kind of sad,” but many were completely unaware of its withdrawal:
• Seven people expressed surprise that NABJ had withdrawn from the organization, but they did not know enough about the situation to comment further.
• Nine people declined to comment because of their lack of knowledge.
• One person declined to comment due to a conflict of interest.
Three people shared their thoughts:
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September 27, 2011 • 2011: New Orleans