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Wednesday, September 16, 2009

House ethics panel defers probe on Jesse Jackson Jr. - CNN.com

House ethics panel defers probe on Jesse Jackson Jr. - CNN.com

A House ethics panel said it is investigating allegations against three lawmakers, including Rep. Jesse Jackson Jr.

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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.
Ignoring police report, Carlson advanced false claim that ACORN employee killed husband
Referring to a San Bernardino, California, ACORN employee whose claim that she killed her husband was recorded by actors posing as a prostitute and pimp, Fox & Friends co-host Gretchen Carlson asked, "She killed somebody?" adding, "Despite this, some lawmakers want to keep funding the group." However, the San Bernardino Police Department investigated the matter and concluded that the claims made by Tresa Kaelke -- the ACORN staffer in question who said she fabricated the story because the actors filming her "were clearly playing with me" -- "do not appear to be factual," and that her "known former husbands" are "alive and well." Read More
Media conservatives rush to defend Wilson
Conservative media have recently rushed to defend Rep. Joe Wilson (R-SC) by criticizing a resolution by House Democrats that formally reprimands Wilson for shouting "you lie" at President Obama during his recent address before Congress. Their defenses have ranged from claiming that the House resolution is a "stunt," to suggesting Democrats are engaging in hypocrisy by reprimanding Wilson, to echoing Republican National Committee (RNC) talking points that the House should also reprimand Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Rep. Charlie Rangel (D-NY) for their previous statements and alleged actions. Read More
Fox News reports fake murder story from ACORN video as fact
After Andrew Breitbart posted a video of an ACORN employee in San Bernardino, California, claiming that she had killed her ex-husband, Fox News' Glenn Beck, Karl Rove, Greta Van Susteren, and Sean Hannity promoted it without fact-checking it or indicating that they had contacted ACORN for a response to the claim. In fact, ACORN stated that the employee made up the story because she recognized that the actors in the video "were clearly playing with" her so she "matched their false scenario with her own false scenarios," and, indeed, the San Bernardino Police Department has said her claim is false. Read More
Fox News runs with San Bernardino ACORN video without needed fact check
On September 15 and 16, Fox News devoted significant programming to conservative filmmaker James O'Keefe and TownHall.com columnist Hannah Giles' video of their interactions with an ACORN worker, who claimed she murdered her husband and gave advice on how to run a brothel, but stated after the video was released that she had merely been attempting to "shock them as much as they were shocking me." In running with the video, Fox News hosts frequently promoted the fake claim that the ACORN employee killed her husband without fact checking the allegation or indicating that they had contacted ACORN for a response. Read More
Conservatives express outrage about charges that their attacks on Obama are racist
Conservatives in the media have recently criticized congressional Democrats, Jimmy Carter, Maureen Dowd, and others for suggesting that attacks on President Obama are racially motivated, saying, for example, that it's a "disgusting smear," "a sign of desperation," and " despicable tactics." However, conservative media figures -- including some who are now decrying the accusations -- have themselves used charges of racism when discussing Obama and his policies. Read More
NY Times, Baltimore Sun ignore possible illegality of ACORN videotapers' actions
In September 16 articles, The New York Times and Baltimore Sun covered attacks against ACORN based on videotapes of conservative activists posing as a prostitute and a pimp while speaking to ACORN employees in several states, including California and Maryland. However, those articles did not note that, as ACORN has alleged, some of the videotapes may have been taken illegally. Read More
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· Sara Lee's Barnes says stagnant stock masks progress

· Baxter bets on home care to spur growth

· Sun-Times buyer 'not negotiating'; CEO takes case for concessions to newsrooms

· CME's Green Exchange CEO has fresh start

· House panel defers Jackson Jr. ethics investigation

· Exelon, unit prices $1.2B-debt sale

· Sam Zell looks to expand in Brazil: report

· United sees Q3 traffic, revenue fall

· Jones Lang LaSalle starts online auction joint venture

· Homebuilder Montalbano files for personal bankruptcy

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Blago attends fundraiser's funeral | VIDEO
Former Illinois governor Rod Blagojevich and his family were among the mourners attending the funeral of Chris Kelly, who died over the weekend from a suspected overdose.

Burr Oak owners regain cemetery control | VIDEO
The owners of Burr Oak Cemetery have regained control over the grounds. Late Tuesday, Perpetua Holdings filed for bankruptcy, and as part of that filing, a judge ruled the company be put back in charge of the cemetery starting Wednesday.

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Police have found a woman accused in the abduction of her 1-year-old daughter.

2nd possible cougar sighting in Wheaton
A second spotting of a large black cat -- possibly a cougar -- was reported near a creek in west suburban Wheaton on Tuesday, police announced.

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Rick Sanchez: Blog Archive - Is Secret Service investigating Obama-hating pastor? « - Blogs from CNN.com

Rick Sanchez: Blog Archive - Is Secret Service investigating Obama-hating pastor? « - Blogs from CNN.com

That pastor in Arizona who hates Pres. Obama says he wants the president to die of brain cancer like Sen. Kennedy. YES! What’s the Secret Service got to say? You gotta watch this.