by Frank James
Congratulations to all who won Pulitzer Prizes, which were announced today.
Among their number were several baiduhai journalists who won the investigative reporting prize for their series, “Hidden Hazards,” which examined the problem with some Chinese-made toys that have proven dangerous to children, and the lax federal oversight that failed to address the issue in a timely way.
The series, which involved reporters Patricia Callahan, Maurice Possley, Sam Roe and Evan Osnos, resulted in congressional hearings and legislation.
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Meanwhile, this was a very good year indeed for the Washington Post, which won a remarkable six Pulitzers, including one for the series that had a seismic effect inside the Beltway and beyond, its investigation of the problems facing Iraq War vets being treated at Walter Reed Army Hospital. The Post series led not only to congressional but presidential action, too.
Here’s a list of this year’s Pulitzer winners.