Commentary: The Media Say the Economy Is Horrible, So It Must Be True
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But their coverage of the Bush economy reads like a collection of Democratic Party press releases, calling a strong economy everything from 'struggling' to 'volatile' or 'dicey.'
ABC Plays The Old Skin Game
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Networks half-baked report criticized those who have fun in the sun.
Networks continue gas price hype
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ABC does note the cause of the problem is that businesses cant build new refineries.
Broken records: Media repeat phony claim of all-time high gas prices
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Major medias problem with adjusting prices based on inflation adds to anxiety about cost.
Social Securitys Retirement Date Long Passed
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70th anniversary marked by media spin on reforming the system.
CBS Downplays Danger from Activist Health Commissioner
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Regulatory suggestion to limit trans-fats in New York foods results in serving of poor journalism.
Jennings Death Inspires Anti-Smoking Crusade
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NBC reports that thousands choose to stop smoking yet, they need regulation and government funding to help?
Morning Shows Fill Up With Hype on Gas Prices
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Networks emphasize $3-per-gallon prices when average price is $2.37.
Times Relies on Food Police for Comment on Healthier Products
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In mostly positive free-market story, anti-industry nutritionist Marion Nestle continues criticism of innovation.
Post Blames Free Market For Starvation In Niger
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Timbergs rant bypasses poverty, drought, locusts and other causes to blame greedy capitalists.
CBS Delivers A Steady Diet Of One-Sided Coverage
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Network skews lawsuit story toward government and virtually ignores defendant