Cooking the books but protected by powerful politicians, the Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac financial crisis was seen a mile away by print media, but mostly overlooked by networks.
Connecticut congressman tells CNBC oil exploration would harm integral part of his district's economy, but ignores economic boost drilling provides in Louisiana.
Virginia Democrat promotes nuclear and coal power; expresses concern about warming but doesn't hype alternative or 'renewable' energy as solution to energy woes.
