Networks Insist Oil Is at 'Record High

Business
July 14th, 2006 3:40 PM
Reporters finally give geopolitical factors strong place influencing price; but adjusted for inflation, oil is still $10 below 1981 peak.

NY Times and NBC Flip-Flop on Cancer Drugs

Business
July 13th, 2006 5:17 PM
'Breakthroughs' and 'promising new treatments' now treated like high-risk drugs.

CNN Ignores Labor Union Source of Wal-Mart Shoplifting Story

Business
July 13th, 2006 3:02 PM
Reporter omitted the fact that activist group WakeUpWalMart.com was the source of a NY Times article publicizing the retailer's softened stance on shoplifting.

Networks Serve as Deputy for Food Police

Business
July 12th, 2006 4:45 PM
Anti-food-industry group has more food stories on network news than official government agency dedicated to nutrition.

CBS, ABC Attack Companies on Cancer Drug Costs

Business
July 12th, 2006 4:38 PM
Both networks leave out heavy cost of research or that 30 percent of marketed pharmaceuticals are money-losers.

Take Food Cops' Advice with a Grain of Salt -- Until That's Banned, To

Business
July 12th, 2006 4:35 PM
The Center for Science in the Public Interest, which once campaigned for trans fats, now sues against them.

Networks Serve as Deputy for Food Police

Business
July 12th, 2006 2:00 PM

ABC Perplexed at High Demand for High-Priced Gas

Business
July 11th, 2006 4:37 PM
Network's reporters ignore analysis that shows prices are reasonable when adjusted for inflation, personal income.

ABC Presents One Young Spendthrift as Symbol of Poor Money Management

Business
July 11th, 2006 4:35 PM
Reporter Stark leaves out that many 20-somethings are planning for retirement.

Washington Post Stokes Class Envy with Front-Page Story

Business
July 10th, 2006 3:33 PM
But the article itself shows blue-collar workers like nurses, carpenters among those benefiting from strong economy.

CNN's Lee Pumps Up Gas Price

Business
July 10th, 2006 2:02 PM
Business reporter errs in saying Americans are paying a penny less than the 'all-time high.'

CBS Lets Government off the Hook in Florida 'Insurance Crisis

Business
July 7th, 2006 1:12 PM
Subsidized flood insurance encourages building on hurricane-prone coasts, while consumers are shocked at private market prices.

CBS Ignores Role of Tax Hike in Atlantic City Casino Closings

Business
July 6th, 2006 2:58 PM
Reporter Alfonsi left out how Democratic governor's plans to raise sales tax shut down the Garden State's government.

NBC's 'Today' Gives Voice to Class Envy in Hollywood

Business
July 5th, 2006 3:45 PM
Reporter highlights complaint of Academy Award announcer about actors but ignores man's movie work.