Statement regarding Keith Olbermann

MSNBC and Keith Olbermann have ended their contract. The last broadcast of "Countdown with Keith Olbermann" was on Friday, January 21, 2011. MSNBC thanks Keith for his integral role in MSNBC's success and we wish him well in his future endeavors.



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