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Romenesko has NPR's press release (dated tomorrow) on plans to hire 45 new reporters, editors and producers in three years, a 15% increase. There will be more foreign bureaus, more staff for "Morning Edition," "All Things Considered" and "Day to Day," and "ME" will move ahead with plans to broadcast sometimes from the West Coast. It's all because of Mrs. Kroc.
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