This Valentine's, Diamonds Have It Rough

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This Valentine's, Diamonds Have It Rough

Business
News media use "Blood Diamond" movie to tarnish the industry's reputation.

Remember Social Security

Business
Grassroots support of personal retirement accounts is strong as reform resurfaces in Bush's 2008 budget - but Democrats are pulling out of the discussion.

Post Changes Its Tune on Sallie Mae Stock Sale

Business
Reporter notes Democrats smell insider trading, but he left out facts he first reported four days earlier before congressional leaders called for investigation.

NY Times Insists Economy Isn't as Good as It Appears

Business
Reporters rely on discredited housing bubble storyline, comparison to tech bubble of 1990s.

Time: On Global Warming, 'The Price of Inaction Will Be Enormous

Business
Magazine once again tries to tell readers that climate issue is settled.

CBS's Harry Smith: Is Al Gore a Prophet

Business
Reporter gives former vice president a worshipful interview, suggests Gore could have done more if he were elected president.

Philadelphia Inquirer Finds No Eatery Owners Complaining About Trans F

Business
Reporters cite restaurant owners as pro-regulation, but had ditched trans fats long before the new law passed.

Fortune Magazine Slams Coal Company, Praises Alliance Between Big Biz

Business
Reporter Marc Gunther pits TXU coal company against 'pro-business' green groups that oppose nuclear energy and favor tax increases.

'American Morning' on Yo-Yo Diet of Obesity Hype

Business
Twice this week, the CNN show has scoffed at anti-sugar crusades as silly or over-the-top, a departure from its usual reporting on the 'obesity epidemic.'

ABC's Avila Throws Book at Wal-Mart over Class Action Case

Business
Reporter leaves out argument that 9th Circuit ruling flies in face of standing precedent and could hurt business.

Repeat Offender: NBC's 'Law & Order: SVU' Slams Businessmen in Februar

Business
In 2006 study, crime drama was found to blame businessmen for nearly 50 percent of show's felonies.

Media Fired Up About U.N. Global Warming Report

Business
News reports eagerly promote global warming, predict catastrophe and selectively silence climate experts.

Hillary Clinton: 'Hugo Chavez in a pantsuit

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Democratic presidential candidate wants to 'take' oil profits to fund her own projects.