[My2Cents]

My understanding is that this wasn't a CBS report, per se, but the report of an independent panel. Of course, CBS did can the four execs, but Dan Rather remains unscathed.

[FreeTheHostages]

Confirming what My2Cents says. Dick Thornburgh, Attorney General under Bush I, was on the panel. He's a guy widely respected for his integrity by both parties.

[beyond the sea]

but Dan Rather remains unscathed

and unbathed.