Joseph Rossell

Staff Writer for MRC Business
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ABC, NBC Ignore Economy as Voters’ Top Concern in Post-Election Analysis

Exit polls showed economy weighing on voters' minds, but networks ignored it in 84 percent of stories.
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Colbert: Climate Deniers Don’t Know ‘What the F***’ They’re Talking About

Comedian says Sen. Inhofe and other skeptics ‘completely lack any understanding of science’.
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BBC Gives False Impression ‘Affluent West’ is Unhappy

British news network emphasizes midlife ‘dip,’ even though Westerners are world’s happiest people.
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Former Newsweek Editor: Congressional GOP Not 'Rational Human Beings’ or ‘Patriotic Americans’

Eco-blogger says Republicans taking Senate will ‘cause climate mayhem.’
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NYT: Conservatives Deny ‘Objective Reality’ on Economy during Midterms

Conservative ‘mucking up’ facts, won’t vote for liberals because of partisanship.
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“The Simpsons” Targets Evil Fracking

Satirical show links capitalism and gas drilling to water pollution and earthquakes.
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Food Stamps Crisis Ignored in Nearly 98% of Network Stories

Networks shield Obama and attack conservatives during election year.
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New Obama Regulations Takes Second Shot at For-Profit Schools

Administration’s new rules could jeopardize 840,000 students’ education, put 1,400 programs at risk.
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CBS’ Sherlock Holmes: Bankers ‘Crooks,’ Profits ‘Obscene’

Network’s ‘Elementary’ platform for anti-capitalistic rhetoric.
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Blame Game: Media Ignore Acting Surgeon General to Blame NRA, Conservatives for Ebola

Conservative senators faulted for blocking Obama’s anti-gun activist nominee for nation’s doctor. 
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Washington Post: Tea Party Supporters Primarily Rich, White Racists

Blog post written by professor tied to liberal billionaire George Soros
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NBC Reporter: Wasteful NIH Studies Still Worthwhile

Journalist defends $3.2 million study on drunken monkeys
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Hey Journalists! 15 Ways NIH And CDC Wasted Taxpayer Money

Media complicit as agencies demand bigger budgets despite billions squandere.
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Health Official: Budget Cuts by Congress Resulted in No Ebola Vaccine

NIH Director diverts attention away from agency shortcomings
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Washington Post Wonkblog Clarifies Outrageous Alcohol Stat

Original article claims heaviest drinkers in U.S. consume more than 10 drinks per day. 
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Obamacare Poised to Cause Insurance Cancellations, Networks Silent

250,000 policies to be cancelled in Virginia alone, despite president’s promise that ‘If you like’ it, ‘you can keep it.’
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Grist Writer Bashes Former Coal CEO: ‘Frightening & Sociopathic’

David Roberts, who had to apologize for 2006 ‘climate Nuremberg’ remarks, tweets attack on businessman.
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Ebola: Networks 91% Confident Travel Screenings are Sufficient

But in 2010 Obama administration killed tougher regulations proponents called ‘critical.’
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Networks Confident in CDC over Ebola, 98 Percent Ignore Agency Failures

Only 1 of 54 stories express concern about CDC’s competency, handling of dangerous diseases.
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Affleck: U.S. Should Send Foreign Aid to Detroit

 Actor/Director says struggling city needs more taxpayer help.