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Mark Maremont and Steve Stecklow of The Wall Street Journal won the $25,000 Ursula and Gilbert Farfel Prize for investigative reporting for "Perfect Payday," a series which exposed the practice of manipulating backdated stock options. * Michael Smith and David Voreacos of Bloomberg News won in public service reporting for "Slaves in the Amazon," which revealed the human chain connecting South American slavery to the homes of American consumers. * Mark Fainaru-Wada and Lance Williams of the San Francisco Chronicle were honored for distinguished service to the First Amendment for their refusal to reveal confidential sources related to the investigation of the BALCO scandal.
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Ire Members Receive Top Industry Honors
Several organizations recognized the work of IRE members with journalism awards throughout the year. Some winners are spotlighted below. Mem...
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