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NYT, Heal Thyself

The Times worries that health insurance plans may not cover a new cancer therapy - but if the Times was in charge of health care, would there be any new kinds of therapies developed for insurance ...

Dear WTOP: Rep. Moran Wrong about Metro Costs

Taxpayers will shoulder addition burden of transit system.

NBC Calls for More Health Insurance Regulation

'Nightly News' medical editor says government must block insurers from charging different prices to cover men and women.

CNN Glosses Over Failure of Universal Health Care

'Newsroom' reports Hawaii's 'budget ax' falls on government-run coverage, doesn't say why.

IndyMac Attack

Networks see IndyMac failure as sign of catastrophe on the horizon, but fail to offer historical context or real reasons for downfall.

ABC: Bank Failure Evokes 'People Stuffing Their Mattresses' Like the Depression

ABC, NBC morning shows give some perspective but still feed hysteria on bank closing.

CBS Warns of Dental 'Death Spiral,' Ignores Problems with Public Dental Care

'Evening News' excludes free market solutions for tooth problems in favor of universal health insurance.

ElectionWatch: Krugman Recycles Story His Own Paper Debunked; Then Apologizes

Liberal columnist repeated a disproved Clinton talking point to promote the need for socialized medicine five days after his own newspaper disproved it.

Despite Media Carping, Americans Largely Trust Drug Companies

Media attacks on pharmaceutical companies don't resonate with the public, which overwhelmingly believes drug makers improve quality of life.

ABC: Housing Crisis Leading People to Burn Down Their Homes

Segment portrays home borrowers nearing foreclosure as high-risk for arson with extreme statements.
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