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Poll: Majority of Americans Say News Media to Blame for Making Economic Crisis Worse

December 16th, 2008 · 3 Comments

Is the news media to blame for making economic crisis worse?  According to new poll results released by the Opinion Research Corporation today, they are.
An overwhelming 77 percent of Americans believe that the US media is making the economic situation worse by projecting fear into people’s minds. The majority of those surveyed feel that the [...]

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Americans Suffering From ‘Bailout Fatigue’

December 6th, 2008 · 1 Comment

Last week, the nation’s Big Three Automakers submitted plans for turning around their respective companies and, simultaneously, delivered the equivalent of loan applications to Congress.  Now, Americans suffering from “bailout fatigue” await word on whether their elected officials in Washington, D.C., will make such a bailout possible.
At this point, according to an Associated Press report, [...]

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Freedom of the Press to Suffer Under Obama (Updated)

November 11th, 2008 · No Comments

Freedom of the press is likely to suffer under the administration of Barack Obama.  How do I know this?  A look back at issues and events that arose during the 2008 presidential campaign reveals as much.
Two weeks prior to the Nov. 4 election, Obama running mate Joe Biden faced tough questions from interviewers at local [...]

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