Tim Russert's Father, Timothy "Big Russ" Russert Dies at 85

The Russert Family has just released the following statement on the death of Timothy "Big Russ" Russert.  Mr Russert was the father of the late Tim Russert of Meet the Press.  The family related that...

Glenn Beck Uses the Late Tim Russert to Attack His Critics

Fox News talker Glenn Beck tastelessly invoked the memory of the late NBC journalist Tim Russert to attack his critics (Keith Olbermann and comedian Bill Maher) for not being good journalists. At the same time,...

It's Official: The "Timothy J. Russert Highway"

Introduced into legislation on Capitol Hill by New York State Senators Hillary Clinton and Chuck Schumer, a portion of  New York State's Route 20A will be renamed the "Timothy J. Russert Highway" in...

The War Inside NBC: From Real Journalism to Extreme Left Biased

"NBC was once the proud home of real journalists.  People such as Chet Huntley and David Brinkley brought its standards to -- and above -- the level prevalent in most news organizations.  But...

'Father' Tim Russert: Irish Catholicism and American Journalism

Another good piece of journalism from Poynter Institute's Roy Peter Clark.  When asked if he thinks first any of the writing tools he introduced before he write.  His answer, obviously is no. "I turn to a tool when I need it.  I use the tools, they don't use...

Obama, McCain hug at Russert funeral.

Obama, McCain hug at Russert funeral. Tim Russert’s private funeral service at Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Washington's Georgetown on Wednesday morning literally brought together the Democratic and...

Russert Memorial Highway Proposed

Russert Memorial Highway Proposed On Monday Sens. Charles Schumer, Hillary Clinrton, abd Rep, Brian Higgins will introduce a resolution that will rename a portion os U.S. Route 20 to become the Russert memorial...

Tim Russert: Buffalo's Good Guy Who Made it Good

The sudden shock of losing Tim Russert, a truly professional and human journalist, has been hard. Back home in his native Buffalo, Tim's being remembered as a good guy who made it good.There'll be a candelight...

Tim Russert's Life and Legacy

"Timothy John "Tim" Russert (May 7, 1950 – June 13, 2008) was an American television journalist and lawyer, best known for appearing for over 17 years as the longest serving moderator of NBC's Meet the Press....

Tim Russert Coverage: The Backlash Begins

Of course there has been a lot of coverage about the death of Tim Russert. When a figure in the public eye passes away, especially suddenly, (remember Heath  Ledger?) it is going to get a lot of coverage.But...

NBCs Tim Russert Funeral will be closed to the public.

 NBC Tim Russert Funeral will be closed to the public. According to an unidentified source inside the NBC newsroom in DC.  Tim Russert's funeral is going to be the closed to the Public  The...

NBC's Tim Russert dies at 58 of heart attack

Dead, they say is not a respecter of anyone, if not, Tim Russert would have been awarded such respect of living longer than today at least to be allowed to witness this forthcoming US presidential election that he has been a major player in the media industry. Russert was a...

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Tim Russert at the Democratic Convention on 01-15-2008, in Las Vegas, Nevada.

NBC Journalist Tim Russert Dies at 58

NBC News Washington Bureau Chief and long-time host of Meet the Press, Tim Russert has died of a heart attack at the age of 58. Please see additional NowPublic coverage on this story here."Tim Russert, NBC...

Tim Russert Dead At 58 due to Heart Failure

Political Great,  Tim Russert, Dead At 58 due to Heart Failure You are now hearing from the main stream media who have worked with Tim Russert for years. Some of us have worked with Tim Russert over the...

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