Furthermore, the economic slowdown has caused advertisers to pull back so far this year. Therefore, we have redoubled our efforts to maintain an aggressive sales posture and to cultivate new sources of revenue from all of our operations. Media General's 26 network-affiliated television stations reach more than 30 percent of the television households in the Southeast, and nearly 8 percent of those in the United States. This news release contains forward-looking statements that are subject to various risks and uncertainties and should be understood in the context of the company's publicly available reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Media General's future performance could differ materially from its current expectations.
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