Veterans Affairs

Networks Skip Gruber, ObamaCare, Bad Obama Poll Numbers, Hong Kong in Year in Review Roundups

curtis.houck — Wed, 31 Dec 2014 16:31:48 +0000

Curtis Houck

Each of the network morning shows devoted some time on Wednesday to looking back at the biggest news stories of year and, while they certainly could not have included every story in the allotted time, they all failed to spend even a few secon

— Curtis Houck is News Analyst at the Media Research Center. Follow Curtis Houck on Twitter.

NBC Skips Latest on VA Scandal, Hypes Holiday Sales Instead

scott.whitlock — Tue, 25 Nov 2014 17:01:29 +0000

Scott Whitlock

Despite a four-hour running time, NBC's Today on Tuesday completely ignored the latest developments in the still evolving Veterans Affairs scandal. ABC's Good Morning America and CBS This Morning allowed a combined 30 seconds to the news that the head of the Phoenix VA hospital has been fired.

— Scott Whitlock is Senior News Analyst at the Media Research Center. Follow Scott Whitlock on Twitter.

Network Priorities: 57X More Coverage of NFL Scandals Than Obama Scandals

geoff.dickens — Thu, 16 Oct 2014 15:13:20 +0000

Geoffrey Dickens

In the crucial weeks leading up to the midterm elections, the broadcast networks were obsessed with scandals, but not any of the Obama administration controversies that might influence how voters behave on Election Day. No, despite revelations in the Benghazi, IRS, Veterans Administration and Secret Service prostitution scandals it was the NFL domestic abuse scandals that captured the attention of the Big Three (ABC, NBC, CBS) networks.

— Geoffrey Dickens is Deputy Research Director at the Media Research Center. Follow Geoffrey Dickens on Twitter.

AP, Politico, WashPo Reporters Fail to Completely Read Report on Phoenix VA Hospital

curtis.houck — Thu, 28 Aug 2014 20:06:30 +0000

Curtis Houck

As reported on Tuesday night, two of the three major broadcast networks covered a new report from the Office of the Inspector General at the Department of Veterans Affairs on the scandal-ridden agency and its Phoenix VA hospital that led to a nationwide investigation of delayed wait times and secret

— Curtis Houck is News Analyst at the Media Research Center. Follow Curtis Houck on Twitter.

ABC and NBC Ignore Possible Obstruction of Justice in Growing VA Scandal

scott.whitlock — Wed, 27 Aug 2014 16:29:31 +0000

Scott Whitlock

Wednesday's morning shows on ABC and NBC ignored the latest details of the growing scandal engulfing the Veterans Affairs department. Only CBS bothered to report on the story, allowing a scant 20 seconds. This Morning co-anchor Gayle King revealed, "USA Today says the VA scandal now includes obstruction of justice allegations.

— Scott Whitlock is Senior News Analyst at the Media Research Center. Follow Scott Whitlock on Twitter.

NBC Touts Obama’s Promise to Fix the VA and IG Report Despite Concerns from Whistle-Blower

curtis.houck — Wed, 27 Aug 2014 01:35:54 +0000

Curtis Houck

On Tuesday evening, NBC Nightly News offered a soft news brief on the scandal-ridden Veterans Affairs (VA) Administration by promoting President Barack Obama’s calls that the VA’s many issues will be fixed on his watch. In addition, substitute anchor Lestor Holt made quick mention of an inspector general’s report that the actions of the agency in delays in veterans waiting for care did not result in any veteran’s death.

— Curtis Houck is News Analyst at the Media Research Center. Follow Curtis Houck on Twitter.

NBC Omits Coverage of Agreement on VA Hospital Bill; Mentions Robots in South Korean Ballpark Instead

curtis.houck — Mon, 28 Jul 2014 17:58:45 +0000

Curtis Houck

Over the weekend, leaders from the House and Senate Veterans Affairs Committees reached an agreement on legislation to reform the troubled Department of Veterans Affairs with the full details unveiled during a press conference Monday afternoon.

— Curtis Houck is News Analyst at the Media Research Center. Follow Curtis Houck on Twitter.

ABC, CBS Ignore Upcoming VA Secretary Confirmation Hearing; Will Networks Cover News Tonight?

curtis.houck — Tue, 22 Jul 2014 17:25:17 +0000

Curtis Houck

ABC’s Good Morning America and CBS This Morning both ignored the news Tuesday morning that President Obama’s nominee to become the next Secretary of the scandal-ridden Department of Veterans Affairs will testify today on Capitol Hill in his confirmation hearing.

— Curtis Houck is News Analyst at the Media Research Center. Follow Curtis Houck on Twitter.

NBC Finally Notices Latest on VA Scandal...Gives It Less Than 30 Seconds

kyle.drennen — Wed, 16 Jul 2014 20:24:53 +0000

Kyle Drennen

After days of censoring any mention of the latest congressional hearings on the ongoing Veteran's Affairs scandal, Wednesday's NBC Today finally found time to report on the topic, providing two news briefs amounting to a paltry 27 seconds of airtime.

— Kyle Drennen is Senior News Analyst at the Media Research Center. Follow Kyle Drennen on Twitter.

NBC Ignores VA Whistle-Blower Hearing; ABC Gives News Only 23 Seconds

curtis.houck — Tue, 15 Jul 2014 16:41:53 +0000

Curtis Houck

On Tuesday morning, NBC’s Today refused to cover the latest news in the Veterans Affairs scandal as the House Veterans Affairs Committee heard testimony Monday night from additional whistle-blowers who faced punishment from superiors for identifying allegedly manipulated response times for veterans who filed benefit and disability claims.

— Curtis Houck is News Analyst at the Media Research Center. Follow Curtis Houck on Twitter.

ABC, NBC Ignore Latest on VA Scandal; CBS Allows a Scant 21 Seconds

scott.whitlock — Mon, 14 Jul 2014 21:01:46 +0000

Scott Whitlock

Of the three morning shows on Monday, NBC and ABC ignored the latest controversy enveloping the scandal-plagued Veterans Affairs department. Only CBS This Morning bothered to cover the news that the VA has problems paying men and women compensation for service-related injuries. This Morning co-host Charlie Rose sped through the story in just 21 seconds.[MP3 audio here.]

— Scott Whitlock is Senior News Analyst at the Media Research Center. Follow Scott Whitlock on Twitter.

CBS: No Time for Latest on ObamaCare and VA, But Hypes Malia’s Birthday

curtis.houck — Thu, 03 Jul 2014 18:55:09 +0000

Curtis Houck

On Thursday, all three broadcast news networks continued to ignore the latest outrage over ObamaCare and the Veterans Affairs scandal. Instead, CBS This Morning chose to file a 3 minute and 26 seconds report on what Malia Obama’s plans were for her 16th birthday on Friday.

— Curtis Houck is News Analyst at the Media Research Center. Follow Curtis Houck on Twitter.

VA Blackout: ABC, NBC Skip Veteran Being Approved for Treatment Two Years After Death

scott.whitlock — Wed, 02 Jul 2014 19:10:05 +0000

Scott Whitlock

The network disinterest in the Veterans Affairs scandal intensified on Wednesday. NBC and ABC ignored the story of a man whose treatment was approved – two years after death. CBS This Morning allowed a scant 22 seconds on the topic.

— Scott Whitlock is Senior News Analyst at the Media Research Center. Follow Scott Whitlock on Twitter.

Fade to Black? TV Coverage of VA Scandal Drops 84% in June

scott.whitlock — Mon, 30 Jun 2014 21:42:33 +0000

Scott Whitlock

In May, Americans were horrified by the scandal enveloping the Veterans Affairs and the media seemed to agree.

— Scott Whitlock is Senior News Analyst at the Media Research Center. Follow Scott Whitlock on Twitter.

ABC Ignores 'Scathing' New Report on V.A. Scandal; CBS and NBC Cover

matthew.balan — Sat, 28 Jun 2014 02:07:49 +0000

Matthew Balan

Friday's World News on ABC glossed over the release of Deputy White House Chief of Staff Rob Nabors's report on the scandal at the Veterans Administration. President Obama had sent Nabors to look into the long wait times at veterans hospitals nationwide. Instead, the evening newscast set aside almost two minutes of air time to a woman, who is eight months pregnant, competing in a track and field competition.

— Matthew Balan is a News Analyst at the Media Research Center. Follow Matthew Balan on Twitter.