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The official BS from CBS:

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THIS JUST IN.........

April 12, 2007

CBS TO CEASE BROADCASTING IMUS IN THE MORNING

CBS today announced its decision to cease broadcasting the Imus in the
Morning radio program, effective immediately, on a permanent basis.

“From the outset, I believe all of us have been deeply upset and
revulsed by the statements that were made on our air about the young
women who represented Rutgers University in the NCAA Women’s Basketball
Championship with such class, energy and talent,” said CBS President and
Chief Executive Officer Leslie Moonves, in announcing the decision.
“Those who have spoken with us the last few days represent people of
goodwill from all segments of our society - all races, economic groups,
men and women alike. In our meetings with concerned groups, there has
been much discussion of the effect language like this has on our young
people, particularly young women of color trying to make their way in
this society. That consideration has weighed most heavily on our minds
as we made our decision, as have the many emails, phone calls and
personal discussions we have had with our colleagues across the CBS
Corporation and our many other constituencies.”

Imus in the Morning was carried on 61 stations across the United States
and distributed over the Westwood One radio network. The cancellation of
the program comes after statements Mr. Imus made about the young women
who comprised the Rutgers University Women’s Basketball team, which
reached the finals of the NCAA Women’s Basketball Championship this
spring.

Moonves concluded: “I want to thank all those who came to see us to
express their views. We are now presented with a significant opportunity
to expand on our record on issues of diversity, race and gender. We
intend to seize that opportunity as we move forward together.”

April 12, 2007 at 16:52 Eastern Daylight Time

I don’t know why Sumner Redstone keeps Mooves.

Imus in the Morning was carried on 61 stations across the United States

61 stations? That is not very many! Maybe CBS was just looking for an excuse to drop a fading star.

We are now presented with a significant opportunity to expand on our record on issues of diversity, race and gender. We intend to seize that opportunity as we move forward together.”

CBS President and Chief Executive Officer Leslie Moonves

Leslie? Haw! Gimme kiss rights heah, Leslie.