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January 15, 2008
After 18 years of service for the Federal Reserve, former Chairman Alan Greenspan decided to leave the public sector. His new opportunities provided him a pretty decent living – an $ 8.5 million for a book deal and a few high-priced consulting…
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January 15, 2008
Defying the tenets of ethical journalism has become the norm for some media outlets when it the issue is global warming.
“NBC Nightly News” was no exception. On January 14, “Nightly News” aired a biased alarmist report of changes in the…
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January 14, 2008
Some think it is a foregone conclusion the economy is in or will be going into a recession within the first two quarters of 2008, but not everyone.
Welch, author of “Winning,” appeared on MSNBC’s January 14 “Morning Joe” to discuss the…
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January 10, 2008
The perception of the American economy – that is, the dark cloud cast by the media – has been difficult to overcome, even so much that it has infected pop culture.
CNBC’s “Closing Bell” host Maria Bartiromo crossed the picket line of the…
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January 10, 2008
Nearly seven years out office, former Secretary of State Madeline Albright pulls no punches bashing the Bush administration’s handling of certain issues – calling it one of America’s “worst presidencies.”
Albright gave President George W…
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January 9, 2008
If there was ever a doubt that the mainstream media sometime emphasize the worst even when there is positive news, this should clear that up.
Bloomberg TV anchor Deirdre Bolton appeared on CBS’s January 9 “The Early Show” to report on a…
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January 10, 2008
There are mixed views on the economy – some say we’ll avert a recession, some say we’re destined for a recession and some say we’re already in a recession. Despite that uncertainty, Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama suggested that…
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January 7, 2008
Even serious business media have been spooked into believing a recession is inevitable.
CNBC “Squawk Box” contributor David Faber warned investors on the January 7 “Squawk on the Street” that stocks reliant on business spending could hurt…
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January 5, 2008
Not everyone is thrilled about how new technology has changed the way news is reported. Long-time White House Press Corp member and columnist for Hearst newspapers Helen Thomas is one of those unhappy. She blames bloggers for contributing to the…
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January 2, 2008
CNBC’s Jim Cramer continues to heap criticism upon the Federal Reserve for not cutting interest rates. Most recently on January 2, “Mad Money” Cramer suggested the Fed was trying to punish reckless borrowers.
“I have to tell you that I…