Media Matters Daily Summary

Here are today's news items from Media Matters for America, click on the title or 'read more' to read the entirety of each story. Morris falsely claimed Frank "killed" Bush's "proposed measures to rein in Fannie Mae" Dick Morris falsely claimed that "in the 2000s, when Bush proposed measures to rein in Fannie Mae, Barney Frank killed them." In fact, for much of the 2000s, Frank had no power to "kill[] ... measures" -- Republicans controlled the House, and Frank sponsored a bill to enhance oversight of Fannie and Freddie soon after Democrats took over the House in 2007. Read More Wash. Post again reported GOP criticism of reconciliation, but not that GOP repeatedly used process The Washington Post again reported GOP criticism of the Democrats' potential use of the reconciliation process to pass health-care and education bills without noting that Republicans repeatedly voted in favor of using reconciliation as a method to pass President Bush's tax cut bills. Read More With "tea party" promos on Fox Nation, Fox News compounds political boosterism Fox News continued its pattern of encouraging people to participate in "tea party" protests, highlighting on its Fox Nation website a Fox Forum post by James Pinkerton, titled, "Tea Parties: A Great Part of American History -- And America's Future." Read More Kurtz found "irony" in Obama's Baghdad visit because "Obama ran against the Iraq war" Howard Kurtz found "irony" in President Obama's visit with troops in Baghdad in light of Obama's opposition to the invasion of Iraq. The Washington Post's media critic gave no explanation for his apparent view that opposition to the war is somehow incongruous with support for -- and enthusiasm from -- the troops. Read More Media continue to advance falsehoods about Frank's exchange with Harvard student Media figures continued to misrepresent an exchange between Rep. Barney Frank and a Harvard student, falsely claiming that Frank refused to answer the student's question about how much responsibility Frank takes for the current financial crisis. Read More Hannity still issuing false warnings of Obama defense cuts Sean Hannity falsely claimed that President Obama has proposed to cut "our defenses dramatically." In fact, the Obama administration has proposed increasing defense spending by billions of dollars over the amount enacted in fiscal year 2009. Read More Media conservatives fearmongering: Obama will "take away your gun" Since President Obama's election, several conservative media figures have warned their audiences that Obama is planning to, in the words of Glenn Beck, "slowly but surely take away your gun or take away your ability to shoot a gun, carry a gun" or have suggested that a government effort to ban guns is likely. Read More Conservatives warn of social-fasc- commun-Nazi-McCarthy-Marxism Since January, Media Matters has documented numerous examples of conservatives in the media warning of socialism, fascism, communism, Nazism, McCarthyism, and Marxism, or using such language to describe President Obama or other Democrats. Read More Fox News figures outraged over Obama's "Christian nation" comment Several Fox News media figures have paraphrased or replayed President Obama's remarks in Turkey, during which he said, in part: "[W]e do not consider ourselves a Christian nation," in order to criticize Obama. Read More Fox Nation's revolt steeped in ... demagoguery Under the headline "No Taxation Without Representation!" The Fox Nation -- Fox News' allegedly bias-free website -- promoted "tea party" protests, which Fox News itself has characterized as a response to the Obama administration's fiscal policies. Read More Fox News again declares ownership with label "FNC Tax Day Tea Parties" For at least the second time in three days, Fox News aired on-screen text describing "tea party" protests that Fox News hosts will be attending as "FNC Tax Day Tea Parties." Fox News has often described the protests as a response to President Obama's fiscal policies. Read More You can help support our work; become a volunteer media monitor, or donate to Media Matters for America.

Media Matters - Beck imitates Obama pouring gasoline on "average American"; says: "President Obama, why don't you just set us on fire? ... We didn't vote to lose the Republic"

Media Matters - Beck imitates Obama pouring gasoline on "average American"; says: "President Obama, why don't you just set us on fire? ... We didn't vote to lose the Republic"

A reality show of politics, Rita-style :: The SouthtownStar :: Kristen McQueary

A reality show of politics, Rita-style :: The SouthtownStar :: Kristen McQueary: "Bobby Rita has been a frequent subject of this column. I can't help myself. I don't deny he passes legislation in Springfield helpful to his district and brings home grant money for certain parts of Blue Island - his mother's ward, for example - but he runs every election cycle with a slate of ghost candidates designed to split the black vote."

It would seem that these dumb "black" people would wake up and smell the coffee. Did Tommy Brown really think he had a chance? Rita only used him to split the black vote, Dummy.

Christians celebrate Holy Thursday - 4/09/09 - Chicago News - abc7chicago.com

Christians celebrate Holy Thursday - 4/09/09 - Chicago News - abc7chicago.com: "Worshippers attended a midday service at the First United Methodist Church in the Loop. The day commemorates the Last Supper when Jesus instituted the Holy Eucharist with the apostles.The day is sometimes symbolized by the washing of feet which represents Jesus' instruction to the apostles to conduct themselves as servants."

GOP govs get dose of stimulus reality - Ben Smith - POLITICO.com

GOP govs get dose of stimulus reality - Ben Smith - POLITICO.com: "The list of governors threatening to decline federal stimulus money last month read like a list of Republicans considering running for president in 2012: Governors Mark Sanford, Bobby Jindal and Sarah Palin led the anti-stimulus charge."

Sources: Obama to move ahead on immigration reform - CNN.com

Sources: Obama to move ahead on immigration reform - CNN.com: "The White House is planning to start addressing the nation's immigration system as early as May, two senior administration officials said Thursday."

Media Matters - Fox News figures outraged over Obama's "Christian nation" comment

Media Matters - Fox News figures outraged over Obama's "Christian nation" comment: "Several Fox News media figures have paraphrased or replayed President Obama's remarks in Turkey, during which he said, in part: '[W]e do not consider ourselves a Christian nation,' in order to criticize Obama.Several Fox News media figures have paraphrased or replayed President Obama's remarks in Turkey, during which he said, in part: '[W]e do not consider ourselves a Christian nation,' in order to criticize Obama."

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US warship arrives as pirates' options dwindle

US warship arrives as pirates' options dwindle: "A U.S. destroyer kept watch Thursday on a drifting lifeboat where Somali pirates were holding an American ship captain hostage, a day after bandits hijacked a U.S.-flagged vessel for several hours before 20 crew members overpowered them."

Anderson Cooper 360: - Blogs from CNN.com

Anderson Cooper 360: - Blogs from CNN.com: "British police Wednesday arrested 12 people in a counterterrorism operation, and locations were being searched, authorities said. Arrests were carried out in a series of raids in northwest England, police said. Participating agencies included Merseyside Police, Greater Manchester Police and the Lancashire Constabulary, according to a statement from Greater Manchester Police."

Breaking News | Latest News | Current News - FOXNews.com

Breaking News Latest News Current News - FOXNews.com: "American warship arrives at scene of where U.S. ship was hijacked, setting stage for potential standoff over hostage, Capt. Richard Phillips."

CNN.com - Breaking News, U.S., World, Weather, Entertainment & Video News

CNN.com - Breaking News, U.S., World, Weather, Entertainment & Video News: "From Oakland, California, to Binghamton, New York, several mass shootings in recent weeks have killed dozens across the country. But has there been an effect on public opinion? Absolutely. For eight years, Americans favored stricter gun laws, but a new CNN/Opinion Research Corporation poll shows the tide is turning on the subject. full story"

Politics, Political News - POLITICO.com

Politics, Political News - POLITICO.com

Business, financial, personal finance news - CNNMoney.com

Business, financial, personal finance news - CNNMoney.com

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