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Cramer Takes on Media's Glowing Account of Stimulus Bill

'Mad Money' host on NY Times writer's lede: 'Who edits this B.S.?'

CBS Finds 'Heavy Toll' on Salmonella-Free Peanut Industry

'Evening News' report points out that many peanut foods are still safe, other companies losing millions because of outbreak.

Dear WSJ: Morici is Wrong on Trade Deficit

Worries about China/U.S. trade is 'unwarranted.'

Rep. Frank: New FDR-style New Deal Financial Regulations by Summer

House Financial Services chair declares major changes coming within six months; Host Rachel Maddow surprised her show 'made some news.'

Alter Dismisses Notion GOP Stimulus Opposition is Principled, Blames Politics

Newsweek's senior editor tells MSNBC host Olbermann Republicans are 'betting on' the stimulus failing.

CNBC's Ratigan on Geithner's Presentation: 'He Soiled the Bed'

'Fast Money' host gives Obama's Treasury secretary low marks on MSNBC's 'Morning Joe.'

Obama Follows Media, Pushes for Pay Caps

Populism's march continues with compensation restrictions for TARP recipients, but economists warn that wage controls 'never work.'

Congressman Gives Speech in Front of Pelosi's Office: 'There Are More Shady Deals Going on Behind Closed Doors'

Chairman of Republican Study Committee Rep. Tom Price blasts congressional leaders for not making the stimulus bill negotiations open to the public.

Finally, Good News About The Economy

Economic natural selection would doom lawyers, Congress and other 'non-essential' entities.

Bernanke: 'Too Big To Fail' Not Fair to Smaller Banks

Federal Reserve Chairman calls rationale 'a serious, serious problem.'

Dear NY Times: Less Misery Than the '70s, '80s

Despite Krugman's hysteria, the facts don't support his fear.

UK Politician Urges Video Game Manufacturers to Include Global Warming Message

Former chair of Parliament climate change committee recommends climate-themed games to educate 'people about the impact of prolonged changes to our climate.'

New CEO Obama Shows How Tough It Is to Run a Company

President would find Wall Street tougher than Main Street or the media.

Laura Ingraham to Renegade Sen. Specter: 'Is It Nice to Be Wined and Dined at the White House?'

Conservative radio host quizzes Republican Pennsylvania senator on why he is one of only three out of 229 Republicans to support the $827 billion stimulus.

Fox Biz Block: Pork, 'Massive' Debt and More Reasons to Oppose Stimulus

Several analysts on FNC's 'Cost of Freedom' shows condemn Obama's fear-mongering and go on the record against the stimulus bill.

Dear NY Times: Poverty is No Solace

Norris' 'upside to resisting globalization' may be true, but is little comfort to the poor.

Brewer Embraces Fear Tactics in Stimulus Interview with Senator

MSNBC host asks Barrasso if he'll take the blame on failed stimulus if 'economy implodes and we see ourselves stuffing cardboard back in our shoes.'

Finding an 'Upside To The Downturn'

NBC 'Nightly News' and Marie Claire find silver linings to economic trouble.

Not This Again: Pimco's Gross Calls for Trillions to Be Spent to Avoid Depression

Revered bond trader is trotted out by media again with pleas for massive government intervention.

Suze Orman Claims White Collar Workers are in 'Bread Lines'

Personal finance expert tells Larry King to 'look at the people' in soup lines.

Dear WSJ: No More New Deal Ideas

Like other New Deal plans, subsidizing mortgages will only encourage folly.

'Today' Trumpets Obama's Wall Street Lecturing

NBC shows little skepticism for President 'clamping down on corporate fat cats.'

Newsweek's Hirsh: Don't Worry About Pork, This is an 'Emergency'

Columnist opines on how Obama isn't living up to his expectations early on in his presidency.

Dear WSJ: Armey's Right

Keynes' impatience led to economic confusion and poor discipline.

Gore to Children: Question Your Parents' Climate Beliefs as We Questioned Segregation

Audio aired on Glenn Beck's radio program has media-darling telling kids, 'there are some things about our world that you know that older people don't know.'

Media's Zandi Zeitgeist: Government Spending Trumps Tax Cuts

Journalists' leanings toward Keynesian stimulus tactics have centered on economist that advised McCain presidential campaign, but is a registered Democrat.

Final Deadline Looms for U.S.A.'s Newspapers

Journalists killed the news business and now some want us to save it.

Where Have All the Tough Guys Gone?

A couple of old men remind us of the missing ingredient for a strong society.