Recession

Newest Economic Indicator: Comic Strip Character Dilbert Gets Fired

Cartoonist Scott Adams has iconic office loser let go from his job to 'reflect' the reality of hard times.

"Obama-Style Optimism" in Governors' Mansions?

William Yardley found a "staunch fiscal conservative" governor, but no liberal ones.

ABC: Cutting Food Costs Can Lead to Obesity

'World News' says receding economy can cause expanding waistlines.

After Being Dead Wrong the First Time, DeParle Hits Welfare Reform Again

Veteran reporter Jason DeParle criticizes welfare reform on Monday's front page, but has opposed it from the start: In 1996 he accused Bill Clinton of "seeking re-election with a bill that ...

'Bulls & Bears' Guest Can't Find Example of Stimulus Success

Talk radio host and stimulus bill proponent Leslie Marshall was asked, but couldn't name an economic recovery linked to stimulus.

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.

No Context as Obama Heaps "Shame" on Banker Bonuses

Plus, a liberal sports columnist begs Bruce Springsteen to make a political statement during his halftime Superbowl concert: "...maybe we'll get lucky and there will be at least one bold moment ...

Dear WSJ: Account Imbalances Didn't 'Cause' Recession

Real factors like monetary or fiscal policies are to blame.

Time's Economic Blame Points in Only One Direction

Magazine says free market, GOP responsible for financial crisis.

Another Recession Indicator: NBC Blames Drop in Medical Services on Economy

'Nightly News' correlates fewer prescriptions and drop in doctor's appointments with beleaguered economy.
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