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2010 WINNERS OF APME CONTESTS
An investigation into the dangers of the increasing use of radiation in diagnosing and treating disease earned The New York Times a Public Service Award Wednesday from the Associated Press Managing Editors association.
In a series of stories on the dangers of wayward medical radiation, the newspaper reported on a fast-evolving medical world in which safety has lagged behind technical innovation. It found that financial incentives have driven the medical radiation boom, with the average American receiving seven times as much diagnostic radiation in a lifetime as three decades ago. It also found that there are insufficient standards for radiation, and that manufacturers sometimes send products into the market without failsafe devices.
In the 40,000- to 150,000-circulation category, the Asbury Park Press of Neptune, N.J., won for a comprehensive look at the oppressive property tax system in New Jersey. It reported that nearly half of the $47 billion raised to fund government in New Jersey comes from property taxes, a burden unmatched by any other state.
The Bristol (Va.) Herald Courier won the small-circulation category for an eight-day series and subsequent follow-ups on how Virginia's system of natural gas royalties is mismanaged.
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2010 AP WINNERS OF APME CONTESTS
AP's fast-breaking coverage of the mass shooting at the Fort Hood military base in Texas was honored Wednesday for Deadline Reporting by the Associated Press Managing Editors association.
"From the colorful, compelling writing, to the multimedia features, to the strong photography, this entry was an example of first-rate deadline reporting," the APME judges said in awarding the prize.
The AP put together a team of reporters, photographers, graphic artists, video journalists and editors who uncovered detailed information about the shooter, his victims and what occurred at the base.
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