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Washington Post, Jeff Bezos, layoffs
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A Jeff Bezos visit to the ‘Washington Post’ portends ill omens.

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Billionaire Jeff Bezos promised to use his wealth to build up and expand the strength of the Washington Post after he bought it. Like other entrepreneurs, however, he can’t resist the impulse to chase profitability. Now he’s laying off reporters, just like any other rapacious corporate boss.

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  • Ted Rall

    Ted Rall is an American columnist, syndicated editorial cartoonist, and author. His most recent book is "The Stringer," a graphic novel in which journalism meets "Breaking Bad."

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