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Amazing Omissions in Times Interview of Barney Frank

A Times writer manages to talk to Barney Frank about Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac, and an SNL skit without bringing up a single challenging question.

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.'

BB&T CEO: 'Religious Belief' in Affordable Housing, 'Misregulation' Caused Financial Crisis

John Allison says government created problems, media penchant for bad news made situation worse.

Time's Economic Blame Points in Only One Direction

Magazine says free market, GOP responsible for financial crisis.

The Media's Top 10 Worst Economic Myths of 2008

BMI's collection of outrageous economic bias for the entire year: From the salmonella outbreak to the media's call for a new, New Deal.

Examination of Rahm Emanuel's Finances Leaves Out Freddie Mac

Reporter Michael Luo completely ignores incoming Obama chief of staff Rahm Emanuel's service on the board of the disgraced Freddie Mac during a period the organization was misleading its investors.

New York Times Omits Freddie Mac from Emanuel's Resume

Front page business profile doesn't mention two-year stint with troubled government sponsored enterprise.

Obama's Chief of Staff Pick a Freddie Mac Alum - Will Media Notice?

Rep. Rahm Emanuel held paid position on troubled GSE's board from 2000-2002, when Freddie Mac was accused of accounting and campaign finance irregularities.

Networks Quick on AIG Scandal, Not on Fannie, Freddie

ABC, CBS and NBC evening news broadcasts highlight $440,000 executive retreat, but don't scrutinize government-sponsored boondoggles.

McCain Adviser: Treasury Doesn't Need Congress for Bailout

Holtz-Eakin claims law already allows for $700 billion bailout without congressional authority; CNBC's Burnett disputes claim.
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