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So, our crappy e-mail finally returned to a state resembling normal. And, in these few minutes that it might remain up, I thought I’d share my e-mail to the WCPN reporter and her answer.
——Original Message——From: Kathleen Davis
Sent: Wednesday, August 20, 2003 1:59 PM
To: Babin, Janet
Subject: Morning Edition piece.

Janet,

Interesting story this morning on “Morning Edition.” I admit that I
didn’t get around to listening to it until this afternoon—-via the
website—-but, still, rather informative, if a bit skewed in the quotes
to stringing up the executives of FirstEnergy by their thumbs. I still
feel that—as an objective journalist—such emotion-laden sound bites
are one-sided, but, of course, the final cut is your call.

I am sorry that none of our extensive background interview made it
directly into the piece, but, of course, I appreciate you including my
line about the marketing boom of DG—-”But that, of course, won’t help
the grid”—-as your final, ending analysis. Next time, however,
attribution would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks.

Kathleen Davis, Associate Editor
Electric Light & Power and Utility Automation magazines

And her “it’s not my fault” answer:
——Original Message——From: Babin, Janet
Sent: Thursday, August 21, 2003 9:40 AM
To: Kathleen Davis
Subject: RE: Morning Edition piece.

Hi Kathleen:

Thank you for your comments. Your interview, along with numerous
interviews with industry analysts, university professors, trade groups
and others that also did not make it into the final story cut, helped to
shape the piece that aired.

I did have you written into the initial story, but because of a time
crunch from 5:20 to 4:40, you were left out of the piece. As I’m sure
you know, the ‘final cut’ is not my call; that is up to the editors.

Thanks again, and I look forward to an opportunity to include you in
another energy story soon.

Best,

Janet Babin