That decision , consistent with what representatives on both sides said had remained a completely amicable relationship between Ms. Couric and NBC , has finally speeded up CBS 's effort to woo the '' Today '' host , which began well over a year ago with an informal approach to Ms. Couric from the chairman of the CBS Corporation , Leslie Moonves .
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