Tribune Media Files For Bankruptcy

American Voices • Economy • media • business • ISSUE 44•51 • Dec 9, 2008

Tribune Media, the parent company of the Chicago Tribune, the Los Angeles Times, the Chicago Cubs, and many other organizations filed for bankruptcy Monday. What do you think?

“I guess their strategy of benching Ronny Cedeno so he could write all the news didn't pan out.”
Cathy Moorhead –
Systems Analyst
“Bank-ruptcy? I can't recall what that is. You must mean 'bailed out,' as that's what happens to failing companies nowadays.”
Chris Bachmann –
Saw Sharpener
“This wouldn't have happened if Americans hadn't bought those efficient little Japanese newspapers.”
David Price –
Small Engine Repairer

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