But he said the end to the search is "nowhere near."
"I'm sure there are lobbying groups of various kinds, that generally is the case," he said. "I know the search is ongoing, but I have been in an advisory capacity, so I don't know the specifics."
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Kovach did say the Nieman foundation is having a reunion in late April for over 500 past fellows, and he would like to attend that reunion with his successor, whoever he--or she--may be.
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