Letter From Alhurra's Parent Company -- And Our Response

July 22, 2008, 10:59 a.m. EDT

The Middle East Broadcasting Network, parent company to Alhurra, has sent us a response to our investigation of the U.S.-government funded Arabic channel. Here is their letter -- and our response.

Update: The complete 2004 cable from the U.S. diplomats in Cairo is now posted.

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