Do you believe the U.S. economy is in or near a
recession? Thats what network news suggested about once a week, on
average, in 2006. But even their saying it didnt make it true. A new
BMI analysis reveals the medias fascination with the Great Depression
and hints of recession, despite a ridiculously robust economy.
No Wonder We're Depressed
The 2006 collapse the media dreaded never came, so now journalists are
looking to 2007 to make their gloomy predictions look smart.
G:
Post notes high cost passport rules add to U.S.-Canadian tourism
B: ABC wrongly assumes millions
earn minimum wage for years on end
U: CNN favors government
interference in drug prices
Network Silence Greets Announcement of Chavezs Hostile Oil Industry Takeover
NBCs Williams Ignores Heavy Cost of $2.5-million Big Victory for Katrina Victims
ABC Says Millions of Americans Have Been Waiting for Congress to
Boost Their Pay
Governators health care solution neither individual nor responsible (Reason)
Amanda B. Carpenter: HillaryCare alert (Human Events)
A minimum of understanding on work and wages (TCSDaily)
On billboards, jobs, and the minimum wage (CafeHayek)
Unbalanced min.wage bill leaves small businesses, workers unprotected (FreedomWorks blog)
Mine Your Own Business: The dark side of environmentalism
The Moving Picture Institute
New York, N.Y., Jan. 19, 2007 and
Washington, D.C., Jan. 24, 2007
Do Public Schools Cause Social Conflict?
Cato Institute
Washington, D.C., Jan. 23, 2007
Eco-Freaks: Environmentalism is Hazardous to Your Health!
Competitive Enterprise Institute and The Heritage Foundation
Washington, D.C., Jan. 23, 2007
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