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Dear Brian/Replacement,
I am deeply saddened and disappointed in the demise of the weekly edition hard news magazine. I have subcribed to the magazine for about 50 years as I found its weekly news articles from around the U.S. and the world extremely informative. TV, radio and daily newspapers just don't have the depth and balanced news as your magazine has extended for all these years. And, in no way will I sit in front of a computer monitor to receive my news. I want it weekly, in depth and in my hands!
I have many months left on my subcription and am considering cancelling as there are other weeklies out there - some good and some not so good. Unfortunately, I might find it difficult to find the good balance in reporting and a tendency toward a liberal bias in many of the others but I will go forth.
Goodbye to a very good old friend!

Ron Secreto of WA 5:46PM February 10, 2009

I've waited to comment until after disgesting three or four of the "new" U.S. News editions. I have to say, now, that I'm pretty disappointed.
The main reason I've read a weekly newsmagazine all my adult life has been to get a succinct review of the significant happenings of the past week, both nationally and internationally. I read TIME for several decades, then finally (in the middle of a presidential campaign) got fed up with its liberal tilt and switched to U.S. News. I've been with you for 16 years now.
But your new format pretty much abdicates that role. There's much less real news. I don't feel fully informed like I used to. What you're printing now is a lot more "soft" features. The current magazine feels like you ought to retitle it "U.S. Miscellany" instead of "U.S. News."
Guess I'll go back to TIME (after the election is over), although I'm not thrilled with that prospect.

Dean Merrill of CO 9:29PM October 05, 2008

Dear Brian,
I have been a US News subscriber for many many years and it remains one of my favorite magazines. Even though I am an old geezer now I can appreciate the advances in technology and the immediate access to news and information via the internet. I frequently utilize these capabilities. However, I am one of those who still enjoy reading the "print" as you call it. Quite frankly, I view your editor's note on these new renovations as a spin on cost reduction actions.
I recently renewed my subscription for another 156 issues as you offered. I understand the need for cost reductions but you should also honor your commitment for these issues wether it takes 3 more years or six more years.
regards,
Paul Spigler

Paul Spigler of OH 7:55PM September 29, 2008

I have been pleased to see usnews being fair in coverage. Many news agencies play fads with the Republican Vice President candidate.
I have one suggestion I picked up from a news editor on TV. He evaluates what campaign ads say and quickly sets the record straight by telling the truth rather than out of contect remarks. Your column could do the same. Many people I think would appreciate it. Many are confused by propaganda rather that facts.
Robert Peters

Robert Peters of CO 4:39PM September 29, 2008