Dr Carter also warned that cuts in nurse training posts could force the NHS to resort to recruitment drives overseas.

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"The historical compact between broadcaster, audience, government and regulator will not survive the move to digital, " warned Mr Carter.

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Carter's aide Hamilton Jordan warned the president that "the American Jewish community is extremely nervous at present" due to his public statements and policies.

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