Business

Times continues media theme of another Great Depression.

NBC downplays 7.2 percent hike in holiday sales; previously called sales on the day after Thanksgiving 'a giant barometer on the true state of the economy.'

Failing manufacturers claim taxpayer rescue is necessary on national security grounds.

Broadcast journalists pave way for Obama's Treasury Secretary by praising history, forgetting involvement in Lehman collapse.

Liberal talk radio head Mark Green says balanced budgets only 'politically real.'

Correspondent Lisa Myers cites actor Robert Redford to prove energy strategy a threat.

Financial reporter shows cocoa commodities directly correlated to unemployment rate.

Tim Geithner, admonished by CNBC 'Mad Money' host before selection now only subtly criticized.

Car designer able to create marketable "green" automobile without help from government or large auto manufacturer.

Ali Velshi of 'Your $$$$$,' says critics of regulation could meet 'in a phone booth.'

CNN chief business correspondent warns 'free' market economy may lose freedom, is skeptical of 'fake' green economy.

Like Somali bandits seizing ships, governments seize property under threat of personal harm.