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Networks Ignore Waste and Theft at Amtrak, But CNN Reports It

After government audits showed Amtrak costing taxpayers millions of dollars due to waste and theft, CNN reported the story on Friday morning while ABC, CBS, and NBC were all silent. CNN ...
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ABC's Osunsami: 'For Years,' Chick-Fil-A Has Dedicated Millions to 'Fight Against Gay Americans'

All three networks on Friday continued to highlight the controversy over Chick-fil-A, but Good Morning America's Steve Osunsami adopted the most confrontational tone, insisting that "for ...
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ABC, NBC Fail to Lunge at Harry Reid's 'Explosive Accusation' that Romney Hasn't Paid Taxes

The Big Three networks largely yawned at Majority Leader Harry Reid's wild charge on the Senate floor on Thursday that GOP presidential candidate Mitt Romney hasn't paid taxes in 10 years. ABC, ...
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CNN Panel Whacks 'Out of Touch' Romney for Horse In Olympics

In a move out of the liberal playbook, CNN hammered Mitt Romney on Thursday for appearing out of touch because his horse is competing in the "elitist" Olympic event of dressage. "He's back ...
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CNN Slobbers Over 'Star' DNC Keynote Speaker

In a pathetic display of adulation for a Democratic "star," CNN aired a total puff piece about the keynote speaker for the upcoming Democratic National Convention, San Antonio Mayor Julian ...
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NBC: Gore Vidal 'Unquestionably Brilliant'; William F. Buckley 'Paid Dearly for Some of His Words'

In a glowing tribute to radical left-wing commentator Gore Vidal on Wednesday's NBC Nightly News, anchor Brian Williams could barely contain his adoration for the "prolific writer" who was ...
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CBS, NBC Skip First Amendment Angle of Chick-Fil-A Day, Highlight Counter Protest

The CBS and NBC morning shows on Thursday both highlighted a massive show of support for Chick-fil-A, but failed to explain one of the underlying reasons for the protest: An expression of ...
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CBS Yawns as ObamaCare Mandate Goes Into Effect; ABC Trumpets 'Important Day for Women's Health'

On its Wednesday evening and Thursday morning newscasts, CBS didn't file one report or news brief on the controversial federal abortifacient/contraception mandate going into effect. Even worse, ...
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CBS Applies Multiple Ideological Tags to Ted Cruz But Refuses to Label Gore Vidal

“A conservative Republican was beaten by an even more conservative Tea Party candidate,” CBS Evening News anchor Scott Pelley announced Wednesday night in reporting Ted Cruz’s victory in ...
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Hypocritical CNN Downplays Gay Agenda -- When Obama Is Under Fire for It

CNN, the network that encourages gay activists and promotes the gay agenda, is now trying to sweep the issue aside – when President Obama is under fire for his support of gay marriage, that ...
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