economy

CBS Reports Chavezs Push for Higher Oil Prices

Other networks ignore story, continuing pattern of media apathy on South Americas socialist oil giant.

Tax Gave New Meaning to Long Distance

May the recently departed phone tax and all other punishing government schemes R.I.P.

CNNs Kitty Pilgrim Slams Economy

Dobbs reporter takes Treasury secretary nomination as chance to rehash attacks on Bush economy, ignore strong economic growth.

Its Easy Being Green

Whether its kayaking, going solar or harnessing the power from really natural gas, the media are fond of anything that doesnt count on oil.

Washington Post Magazine Scoffs at Global Warming Skeptics

Rival paper Washington Times, meanwhile, presents views on both sides of vigorous debate on warming and hurricane strength.

NBC Pumps Up Housing Bubble with Extreme Example

Network spotlights problems of couple paying $2,000 a month for a $129,000 house and reporter doesnt find that strange.

NY Times Sounds Downbeat on Upbeat Economy

Reporter Peters downplays strong GDP revision and hunts for signs of slowdown.

Ill See Your Price and Raise You a Quarter

Networks fret over high gas costs, yet still depict prices higher than they are.

CNN Continues to Dismiss FTC Report on Price Gouging

Anchor bemoans results but weeks earlier called for higher gas prices with gas tax hikes.
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