Jeff Poor

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Obama 'Openness' Announcement Greeted with Cheers in CNBC Studio Says Anchor

'Power Lunch' host Michelle Caruso-Cabrera credits Obama with 'political brilliance' for announcing his administration's openness with the press.

CNBC's Quintanilla on the Inaugural Stock Drop: 'This Was Brutal Even by Those Standards'

'Squawk Box' co-host notes the Obama stock market swan dive and declares if economy doesn't respond to Obama stimulus, it's a depression.

Spike Lee: Hand of God Caused Economic Crisis to Get Obama Elected

Controversial filmmaker calls economic collapse that damaged McCain's bid for the presidency 'ordained.'

Gore, Other Apple Directors Face Possible Suit over CEO Jobs' Health

Experts and media pundits say company's board failed to disclose medical condition, neglecting fiduciary duty.

Not Green: Obama Inauguration Will Generate More than Half-Billion Pounds of CO2

Study that includes planes, trains, automobiles and even horses shows it would take an average American house 57,598 years to produce same carbon footprint.

Dobbs vs. Kudlow: CNN Host Trashes Rival's Presence at Obama Dinner

'Lou Dobbs Tonight' host bases criticism on old quotes; Dem. Strategist says Kudlow only belonged as the hired help.

Olbermann Omits Key Points from CAP Report to Bash GOP Senator

'Countdown' host accuses Oklahoma Sen. James Inhofe of ignoring parts of a left-wing think tank's study on Fairness Doctrine, but does that himself.

The Ice Age Cometh: Experts Warn of Global Cooling

'Lou Dobbs Tonight' segment dismisses manmade global warming theory -- 'effects of greenhouse gas have a small impact on climate change.'

City of Madison, Wis. Eyes Draconian Zoning Ordinances to 'Adapt to Climate Change'

Liberal Wisconsin capital would limit development, tree removal, fast food restaurants and parking to promote 'sustainability.'

Kyoto Redux: Clinton Vows to Use Cabinet Position to Push for Climate Treaty

Secretary of State nominee and Senate Foreign Relations Chair both call global warming a 'security threat.'

Nobel Prize Economist: Obama's Stimulus 'Not Enough'

Joseph Stiglitz, winner of the 2001 Nobel Prize in Economic Science and most cited economist in the world, blames Republican desire tax cuts for ineffectiveness.

GOP Legislators Vow to Fight Reinstitution of Fairness Doctrine with Introduction of Broadcaster Freedom Act

Sen. Jim DeMint, R-S.C.: 'We are not going to allow this rule to be reenacted either by the FCC, by the Obama administration or by Congress.'

Obama Stimulus: $1 Trillion, 600,000 Government Jobs and Few Media Questions

With a forecasted $1 trillion deficit for the foreseeable future, mainstream media hit and miss on just how much government will expand under current proposals.

Accuweather's Bastardi: Global Cooling Reason for Putin Shutting off Gas Pipeline

Expert forecaster sees Putin's moves with energy as a power play in anticipation of global cooling 20-30 years out.

CNBC's Goldman Defends Opinion of Apple CEO Jobs' Health

Network's Silicon Valley bureau chief insists Jobs health rumors were without merit and he was 'fine.'

CNN's Dobbs on Global Warming Hysteria: 'It's Almost a Religion without Any Question'

'Lou Dobbs Tonight' host observes global warming alarmists cherry-pick facts in climate change arguments.

EPA 'Cow Tax' Could Charge $175 per Dairy Cow to Curb Greenhouse Gases

Farm Bureau warns just this one rule may increase milk production costs up to 8 cents a gallon.

EPA 'Cow Tax' Could Charge $175 per Dairy Cow to Curb Greenhouse Gases

Farm Bureau warns just this one rule may increase milk production costs up to 8 cents a gallon.

GMAC Continues Sponsorship of Bowl Game Despite $5 Billion Taxpayer Bailout

Auto lender maintains naming rights to annual New Year's sporting event with reported price tag of $500k.

2008 Was Rough for Traditional Media

Newspaper companies lost $64B overall and print ownership continues to drag down stock prices across business models.