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. Beck falsely claimed Iowa marriage ruling "is actually about going into churches" Glenn Beck falsely asserted that the Iowa Supreme Court's decision striking down the state's ban on same-sex marriage "is actually about going into churches ... and saying you can't teach anything else." In fact, the ruling does not affect religious institutions' definitions of marriage. Read More Fox & Friends' Carlson failed to disclose tea party organizer's GOP ties During an interview with Atlanta tea party organizers Jenny Beth and Lee Martin on Fox & Friends, Gretchen Carlson did not point out that Jenny Beth Martin has been a paid Republican consultant. Read More Hannity distorts article to hit media for crediting Obama in rescue Misconstruing a Politico article, Sean Hannity criticized the media for giving President Obama credit for authorizing the use of lethal force against Somali pirates. Read More FBN's Payne invokes "Pirate Problem" to repeat Obama defense cut falsehood Fox Business' Charles Payne asked whether the "piracy situation" and other recent foreign policy events will make President Obama reconsider "cutting the [military] budget," and on-screen text read: "Pirate Problem: Will President Obama Rethink Military Cuts?" In fact, the Obama administration has proposed increasing defense spending by billions of dollars. Read More In reporting on tea parties, CNN, MSNBC hosts target Fox News In reporting on the tea party protests, MSNBC and CNN hosts have targeted Fox News for criticism over its aggressive promotion of the upcoming events. Read More Politico lets Gingrich attack public health insurance plan without disclosing financial ties to insurance companies Politico quoted Newt Gingrich's criticisms of including a public health insurance plan option in a health care reform proposal without noting his financial ties to several major health insurance companies. Read More Fox's Asman ignores findings by Bush FBI in slamming Obama for report on extremists recruiting vets David Asman stated of the DHS report on right-wing extremist groups' recruiting of veterans, "I'm wondering if all this isn't just a desire on part of the administration to shut up its critics." But Asman didn't note that the DHS cited an FBI report authored under President Bush that previously identified this pattern. Read More You can help support our work; become a volunteer media monitor, or donate to Media Matters for America.

Pirates attack U.S.-flagged ship, fail to board

Pirates attack U.S.-flagged ship, fail to board: "Pirates attacked a U.S.-flagged cargo ship off the coast of Somalia with rockets and automatic weapons, but failed to board the craft, the ship's owner said on Tuesday."

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>>> Having trouble viewing this newsletter? View as a webpage. Top Stories Tuesday, April 14, 2009 Blago pleads not guilty at arraignment | VIDEO Three months after he was removed from office, former Illinois governor Rod Blagojevich appeared in federal court Tuesday on corruption charges. Man charged with attempted kidnapping A man is charged with attempted kidnapping after allegedly trying to lure a teenage girl into his car. Couple arrested during 'Hannah Montana' movie The new "Hannah Montana" movie topped the box office over the weekend, and police say a suburban couple tried to profit from its popularity. Chicago police to intensify curfew enforcement Chicago police and public school officials have announced plans to intensify curfew enforcement in an effort to curb youth violence. Cougar sighting reported in Wood Dale West suburban police are keeping a watch out for cougars. MORE STORIES Strange Radio host offers NYC crime tour 5-year-old rides NYC subway alone for 34 stops Massive stuffed gorilla flies out of truck Nurse called out of surgery and laid off Hysterectomy shown live on Twitter Consumer Small cars don't fare well in crash tests GM recalling 1.5M vehicles over potential fires Apple to open new Chicago store Some McDonald's could be boosting prices Credit card rate soaring? What to Do Healthbeat Try walnuts to cut cholesterol Company says prostate cancer vaccine shows promise Step toward slowing biological clock Changes made to Ind. abortion doctor bill Controlling diabetes crucial for brain health MOST POPULAR Couple arrested during 'Hannah Montana' movie Nurse called out of surgery and laid off Cougar sighting reported in Wood Dale Boy, 13, robs Peoria bank with handgun Chicago State Univ. issues robbery alert Advertisement TODAY'S WEATHER OUTLOOK 44°F 36°F Cold with on-and-off rain and drizzle, becoming breezy this afternoon Hour-by-Hour | 7 Day Forecast | Radar & Satellite TONIGHT ON ABC 7:00 PM According to Jim 7:30 PM According to Jim 8:00 PM Dancing With the Stars 9:02 PM Cupid 10:00 PM ABC 7 News at 10PM 10:35 PM Nightline Lottery Results Your Daily Horoscope Last of octuplets released from hospital Nadya Suleman has all her babies home. Reporter's Notebook: Hungry Hound in Australia Food reporter Steve Dolinsky shares his experiences with culinary delights Down Under. SUBSCRIPTION OPTIONS I'd like to receive the following newsletters from abc7chicago.com Daily Weather | Daily News | 190 North Sign up for news alerts

N. Korea says it will restart its nuclear reactor

N. Korea says it will restart its nuclear reactor: "North Korea vowed Tuesday to restart its nuclear reactor and to boycott international disarmament talks for good in retaliation for the U.N. Security Council's condemnation of its rocket launch."

GM recalling 1.5M vehicles over potential fires

GM recalling 1.5M vehicles over potential fires: "Some of the recalled vehicles are no longer in production. The recall includes the 1998-1999 Oldsmobile Intrigue, the 1997-2003 Pontiac Grand Prix, 1997-2003 Buick Regal, and the 1998-2003 Chevrolet Lumina, Monte Carlo and Impala."

Undeterred Somali pirates hijack 3 more ships

Undeterred Somali pirates hijack 3 more ships: "Undeterred by U.S. and French hostage rescues that killed seven bandits, Somali pirates brazenly hijacked three more ships in the Gulf of Aden, the waterway that's become the focal point of the world's fight against piracy."

Emerging Culture of Paranoia

Media Matters - REPORT: Emerging Culture of Paranoia: "In recent months, the violent, doomsday, and anti-intellectual rhetoric that has long been a staple of conservative media has taken a notable turn in at least three significant ways: previously confined to the right-wing media fringe, the rhetoric is now a constant across the full spectrum of conservative media; it is louder and meaner, with conservative media figures appealing overtly to feelings of anger and paranoia in their audience; and it is focused, tied to the specific political aim of undermining the Obama administration and the Congress."

Tax Day Tea Party April 15, 2009 Join the Chicago Young Republicans on April 15th as they re-enact their very own tea party aboard Chicago's Tall Ship Windy, the largest sailing ship in the county! Big John and Cisco Cotto of WIND560-AM host along with other VIP guests will attend. Come out and let your voices be heard! A Tax Day Tea Party Shore Event will also be held at the Billy Goat Tavern on Navy Pier next to Tall Ship Windy's dock. This event will go from 4:30-9:00pm and is free with a cash bar. Click here for more details. The Chicago Republican Women's Network will have Congressman Peter Roskam from the 6th Congressional District speak tat their Annual Tax Freedom Reception.  He will talk about the budget, the stimulus, TARP and other issues going on in Washington.  The details are as follows: CRWN Annual Tax Freedom Day Reception Special guest Congressman Peter Roskam Monday, April 20, 2009 English, 444 N. La Salle, 3rd Fl. Chicago, 6 to 8 pm Cash bar, hors d'oeuvres Free for members, $10 for non-members RSVP to events@crwn.org or reply to this email The Republican Organization of Elk Grove Township is Hosting a Screening of 33 - Minutes"A documentary on Missile Defense. Saturday, April 18, 2009 10:00 - 11:00 a.m. Classic Cinemas Theater 1050 Arlington Heights Rd., Elk Grove Village Please RSVP by Wed., April 15 at www.roegt.org or (847)376-2757. The Jackson $5 Million? Chicago Sun-Times - 4/13/2009 Former Gov. Rod Blagojevich's camp was told last year that U.S. Rep. Jesse Jackson Jr. (D-Ill.) would raise up to $5 million in campaign cash for the ex-governor if he was appointed to President Obama's U.S. Senate seat, the Chicago Sun-Times has learned.. ...read more... On Tax Day...Peraica to introduce repeal of the County Sales Tax Hike Click here to read more... Republican State Senator says colleagues need alternative budget plan Chicago Tribune - 4/11/09 Republican Sen. Matt Murphy of Palatine argues the GOP's Senate minority should consider coming up with its own alternative to Democratic Gov. Pat Quinn's spending plan if it wants to be able to legitimately argue that state government doesn't need a tax increase.....read more... Judy Topinka ponders come-back bid Crains Chicago Business - 4/13/09 The last Republican to hold statewide office in Illinois is pondering a come-back bid. Confirming chatter among GOP insiders, former state Treasurer Judy Baar Topinka says she has been asked and is considering running in the 2010 elections, most likely either for her old job or for Illinois comptroller...read more... Card Check Stalls Chicago Tribune Editorial-4/9//09 The spectacularly misnamed Employee Free Choice Act looked to be cruising toward a victory in the U.S. Senate until Sen. Arlen Specter (R-Pa.) had an epiphany. The bill would essentially strip workers of the right to decide by a secret ballot if they want to have union representation. It would trigger union certification once a majority of employees checked a form saying they wanted to create a bargaining unit. The fear: that union organizers would pressure workers to make a very public declaration through the card check, whether or not they truly wanted a union.....read more... Todd Stroger candidly explains cigarette tax Chicago Tribune - 4/5/09 Great moments in candor: The subject was ever-increasing cigarette taxes, and the guest on WGN-AM 720 Wednesday morning was Cook County Board President Todd Stroger. Host John Williams asked: Isn't it unfair to keep targeting smokers with tax increases? "That is the American way," Stroger replied. "And the way that it's generally done is, you find some group that's small enough where they can't beat you up, and you tax them and you tell everybody else, 'See? We didn't tax you.' "