Jeff Poor

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'Nightly News' Warns of 'Stagflation'

Unemployment and inflation nowhere close to late 1970s levels, when term 'stagflation' was first used to describe economic climate.

'Good Morning America's' Expert Blames Heat Wave on Greenhouse Gas Emissions

Stanford professor says carbon dioxide and methane 'we've added' are making it hotter; climatologist refutes that assertion.

Author Blames Lack of Draft for Blackwater's Rise

Iraq war opponent Jeremy Scahill rails against paid security contractors that lessen the burden on the U.S. military.

Israel-Iran Tension Causing Oil Price Surge, CNBC Analyst Says

John Kilduff says early spike in oil stems from Israeli Transport Minister calling attack on Iran's nuclear facilities 'unavoidable.'

Former MSNBC Host Tucker Carlson: 'The Press Love Obama'

Network's senior campaign correspondent notes pro-Barack bias, says Couric's failure a product of changing media.

CBS Lauds Vaccines, Admits 'No Idea of What Actually Causes Autism'

'Evening News' reminds viewers protection from diseases outweighs potential risks from vaccinations.

Networks Copy Anti-Business Group's Press Release

ABC, CBS use Center for Science in the Public Interest's propaganda to scare-monger over food additives.

'Evening News' Blames GM Cutbacks on Gas Prices, Ignores Union Effect

Report blasts automaker for producing 'gas-guzzling' vehicles but doesn't mention expensive labor agreements.

Boxer: 'Recession' is 'Precisely' the Right Time for Economic Upheaval of Cap-and-Trade

California senator claims expensive legislation needed to avert war caused by global warming.

White House Differs from Media on Timing of Climate Report

'World News,' AP claim Bush administration was forced to release report due to a federal judge's order.

Media Condemn Oil Speculators after Announcement of CFTC Investigation

Revelation of probe by regulatory authority credited for causing one-day drop in oil prices, although prices showing rebound.

Bad Economy Causing Spike in Spam Sales, Reports 'Nightly News'

Anchor Brian Williams calls lunch meat product 'a huge economic indicator' although Hormel attributes profit increase to a variety of factors.

CNN 'Conservationist' a Liberal Blogger and Carbon Credit Trader

'American Morning' segment on global warming warns 'gathering storm on the horizon' will have a $1.87 trillion price tag by 2100.

Washington Post Declares 'Human-Generated Carbon Dioxide Emissions' Already Cause of Disasters

Article quotes four experts and a study from one side but offers no counterpoint.

Networks 'Cherry-Pick' Data to Blame Slowdown on Housing Woes

But on CNBC some experts say housing 'crisis' is overstated and blame the media for hyping it.

'Early Show' Takes Jab at Oil Executives for Industry Profits

Segment later features oil expert that explains it isn't the oil company profits causing the spike.

'Evening News' Hits Against Metal Bat Manufacturers

CBS blames aluminum bat maker for horrible accident, familys lawyer calls metal bats a "weapon."

BusinessWeek Dedicates Blog Exclusively to 'Recession in America'

The site's purpose: 'to uncover the stories of how individuals are coping with the downturn.'

'Squawk Box' Guest Warns of $12-15-a-Gallon Gas

Robert Hirsch, an energy advisor, says CNBC morning show prediction was a citation of the 'Dean of Oil Analysts.'

CBS Uses Kennedy Diagnosis to Critique Government Cancer Funding

'Evening News' criticizes federal government for reserach funds 'drying up;' praises British government for higher funding.