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Networks Gloss Over Geithner’s Past, Ignore Criticism
Reports on ABC, CBS and NBC have promoted incoming Treasury Secretary Tim Geithner as “highly regarded” and “much-admired,” but have ignored blemishes on his record.


America 2012
Journalists have spent the 2008 Presidential race promoting liberal economic policies. From bureaucratic health care to increased energy costs to higher taxes on the “wealthy,” the media are pushing for bigger government – and less individual freedom – in America, 2012.

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NBC's Curry Climbs 'Poster-Child' for Climate Change
'Today' show anchor misleads viewers about declining Mt. Kilimanjaro ice during network's 'green' week.
Nov. 20, 2008
Former Fed Bank President Warns More Regulation Will Have Consequences
William Poole explains overreaching regulation will drive some financial instruments underground.
Nov. 20, 2008

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Oct. 15, 2008
Internet: Michelle Malkin
BMI Topic: 47 million uninsured lie

Oct. 14, 2008
Radio: Rush Limbaugh
BMI Topic: Barney Frank’s Fannie Mae Love Connection

Oct. 11, 2008
Radio: KNUS: Denver, Colo.
Host: Trevor Carey
BMI Director Dan Gainor
Topic: Bill Ayers and the media

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Commentary
Media Fail to Connect Dots on Bailouts
Dan Kennedy -- 11/26/2008
Automakers, Unions Play 'Defense' to Get Bailout
Dan Gainor -- 11/26/2008
Politicians, Journalists Have Eyes On The Wrong Ball
Dan Kennedy -- 11/19/2008

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BMI Video Blog

Episode 144: Too Big to Fail
Check out our latest take on the week’s news with The Biz Flog – named for the beating business often takes in the media.
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Headlines
New York Times Parties 'Like It's 1929'
Julia A. Seymour -- 12/01/2008
'Nightly News' Spins 'Black Friday' Increase as Bad
Jeff Poor -- 12/01/2008
Networks Gloss Over Geithner's Past, Ignore Criticism
Nathan Burchfiel -- 11/26/2008
Air America President Dismisses Deficit Spending as 'Rhetoric'
Jeff Poor -- 11/26/2008
NBC Laments Bush's Last-Minute Oil Shale Maneuvering
Jeff Poor -- 11/26/2008
Bloomberg: Chocolate's the Cure for Economic Woes
Jeff Poor -- 11/25/2008
Velshi Gives Viewers Harsh Dose of Reality on Economic Policy
Jeff Poor -- 11/25/2008
CNN Fights the Free Market Argument
Lauren O'Reilly -- 11/25/2008
'Evening News' Shows How Green Innovation is Done -- Without Government
Jeff Poor -- 11/25/2008

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Climate of Bias
Will the media ever tire of climate change? Not likely, as Al Gore adds an Oscar, Emmy and the Nobel Peace Prize to his trophy cabinet. The threat of manmade global warming isn’t leaving the headlines any time soon. Check out our dedicated section, Climate of Bias,’ that documents the media obsession with climate catastrophe.
Be sure to read our resource Skeptical Scientists which includes the names of hundreds of scientists who question global warming hysteria.

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• The Retail World Didn't End This Weekend
'New Ideas' blog at FoxBusiness.com 12/01/2008
• Mr. $carbor-dough
The Radio Equalizer 12/01/2008
• Our Venturesome Economy
The American 12/01/2008
• Wheels Coming Off the Enviro-Left's Climate Bandwagon?
'The Foundry' blog at Heritage.org 12/01/2008
• Cover Story: Shortfall Season at CNBC
Broadcasting & Cable 12/01/2008
• Print Money and Cut the Payroll Tax
American Enterprise Institute 11/26/2008
• The power of words
'Ben Smith' blog at Politico.com 11/26/2008

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Quoteworthy
"I was hoping to see the new F.D.R. Maybe we will yet. We sure could use him right about now."
-- NY Times columnist Joe Nocera on President-elect Obama's first press conference, Nov. 8, 2008 11/10/2008

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