Economy

Obama Presides Over Most Jobs Lost Since 1940

News media have spun rising 2009 unemployment positively, but more than 4 million lost jobs tops post-World War II high.

'Morning Joe' Guest: Wars, Economic Opportunities Created by Pending 'World Water Crisis'

Author peddles new doom-and-gloom book calling for 'an Al Gore of water' and a 'golden rule' for water usage.

Chicago Trib's Page Claims 'Teabagger' Label 'Asked For'; Calls Fox News Arm of GOP

Columnist rips on tea party movement and cable news channel in 'McLaughlin Group 2009 Year-End Awards.'

Morici Says Health Care Bill, CBO Estimates Based on 'Nefarious' Assumptions

Maryland economist says 'reform' bill will cost 'typical American family' up to $2,000 more for coverage.

NBC's David Gregory: 'Disappointing' Republicans Unwilling to Vote for ObamaCare

'Meet the Press' moderator laments 'incredibly polarized time' in D.C. as GOP fights government takeover of one-sixth of economy.

Media Go Easy on Obama As He Reinvents, Extends TARP to Weeks before Midterm Elections

Network news shows barely report criticism of 'slush fund' tactics, although they criticized Paulson for 'bait-and-switch' in 2008.

Just What the Country Needs: Professor 'Shining a Marxist Light' on Financial Crisis

At last, something relevant is being taught in college: "Sidney Plotkin, a professor of political science at Vassar College...began a new section of the course by exploring the housing bubble and ...

Greenspan, Cramer Argue Government 'Agenda' Inhibiting Economic Recovery

'Meet the Press' panelists make case Congress is creating uncertainty for private sector and preventing U.S. economy from expanding.

Ireland's 'Harshest Budget' Leaves No One 'Unscathed,' Reads Alleged News Story

Sarah Lyall reacts badly to spending cuts in Dublin. Confiscatory tax hikes are far more palatable to the Times' liberal world view.

Don't Worry, Obama Fans, It's Still All Bush's Fault

Jackie Calmes: "The president's pique at Republicans was evident before Wednesday's meeting, after 10 months in which they have opposed all of his major initiatives to address the problems he ...
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