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Jon Friedman’s Media Web: Tim Russert’s mystique dogs David Gregory
David Gregory is walking a fine line in his attempt to succeed the late Tim Russert as host of NBC’s “Meet the Press,” Jon Friedman says. Gregory is thrilled to have the job, but is aware of the burdens he faces in taking over for Russert, who was the king of Sunday talk shows.

Switzerland asks U.S. court to halt UBS tax case
MIAMI (Reuters) – Switzerland urged a U.S. court on Thursday to reject demands by U.S. tax authorities for information about U.S. clients of UBS AG, saying disclosure would violate its sovereignty and international law.