Jeff Poor

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'World News' Ties California Fires to Global Warming

Segment cites climate change, ignores other factors as reason for increase in wildfires.

NBC Promotes Green Agenda in G-8 Summit Report

'Nightly News' blasts U.S. government for inaction on climate change and promotes expensive Japanese efforts.

'Evening News:' Food Stamp Allotments Aren't Enough

CBS emphasizes hardship of food stamp users, complains that government has not increased federal assistance to match food inflation.

CNBC Contributor Blasts Limbaugh Deal: 'What Are These People Smoking?'

Vanity Fair media columnist says popular host will be 'oddity,' claims 'rise of conservatism' 'coming to an end.'

NBC News: Oil to $300-$400 a Barrel if Iran Attacked

Network's chief foreign correspondent warns Middle East turmoil could more than double petroleum price.

ABC: Penguins are the Next 'Canaries in the Coal Mine'

'World News' reports new population study that promotes global warming alarmists' agenda.

ABC Misses Investment Opportunity as Stock Market Slumps

'World News' segment about bad month for markets ignores investing golden rule: When stock prices are cheap is the best time to invest for long-term.

'Nightly News' Scapegoats Countrywide for Housing Downturn

Report accusing mortgage lender for unscrupulous lending practices ignores borrowers responsibility and airs as states sue the company.

'Evening News' Portrays $7 Gas as Positive

CBS reporter finds favorable aspects of expensive fuel: less traffic congestion and a happy global warming activist.

NBC: Is GM Going Out of Business?

Stock slumps to a 53-year low; Bloomberg TV analyst recommends bankruptcy for automaker.

Krugman Chastises 'Right' for Not Taking Wind Energy Seriously

Liberal NY Times columnist blasts McCain's drilling proposal on MSNBC's 'Countdown' and calls wind a better alternative than nuclear.

NBC Uses Shaky Intelligence to Fan Flames of Global Warming Alarmism

'Nightly News' portrays climate change as a threat to national security based on 'low- to medium-confidence' report findings.

Climate Expert: Kyoto Would Save Only One Polar Bear a Year

Bjorn Lomborg explains greenhouse gas treaty would cost $180 billion annually, but do very little to help the mascot of global warming alarmism.

Buffett Criticizes Obama on Windfall Profits Tax, Public Funding

World's richest man questions merits of penalizing profitable companies, despite supporting Dem candidate.

'World News' Shows High Energy Prices Boost U.S. Manufacturing

ABC finds silver-lining in expensive fuel: Higher international shipping costs make domestic labor more competitive.

Networks Look to Oil Speculators as Gas Price Scapegoat

'World News' estimates speculation adding $30 to the price of a barrel of oil, though others doubt such a big effect.

CNBC's Burnett: 'Ethanol Mafia is a Powerful Thing'

'Street Signs' host Burnett and 'Mad Money' host Cramer note corn lobby influence on Obama could keep gas prices high.

Newsweek: Anti-Drilling Obama 'More in Touch with Voters' on Energy

Fineman cites poll findings: Obama ahead of McCain by 14 percent on 'energy,' but other polls show a majority of Americans favor drilling offshore and in ANWR.

ABC, NBC Claim Link between Iowa Floods and Global Warming

Networks cite NOAA scientist making flood and climate change connection, although he's been making those claims for 13 years.

Lou Dobbs: Bush Should Be Impeached for Salmonella Outbreak

CNN host says leadership in 'sorry condition' and inability to 'protect the American consumer' is 'sufficient reason to impeach a president.'