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. Wash. Post reported GOP criticism of reconciliation, but not that GOP repeatedly used process The Washington Post reported that Senate Republicans argued that use of the budget reconciliation process to pass President Obama's health, education and energy initiatives "would make bipartisan cooperation all but impossible on some of the most significant measures to come before the Senate in years," but not that Republicans used the reconciliation process to pass several major Bush administration initiatives. Read More Despite declaring "I'm not so concerned in what gifts wealthy people are giving each other," Hannity repeatedly discussed iPod gift Shortly after declaring, "I'm not so concerned in what gifts wealthy people are giving each other," Sean Hannity teased a segment of his show by saying, "You won't believe what Obama uploaded on the queen's iPod before he handed that over to her." Hannity also repeatedly discussed the iPod gift throughout the previous day's edition of his show. Read More Fox News falsely claimed Obama budget "4x bigger than Bush's costliest plan" On America's Newsroom, on-screen text falsely claimed that President Obama's $3.6 trillion FY 2010 budget is "4x bigger than Bush's costliest plan." In fact, President Bush submitted a $3.1 trillion budget for FY 2009 and a $2.9 trillion budget for FY 2008. Read More Drudge Report deceptively advanced accusation that Biden wrongly "credit[ed] stimulus for fire station" The Drudge Report linked to an article with the headline "Biden credits stimulus for fire station -- funded under Bush." But after facts emerged that undermined that claim, the Drudge Report removed any reference to the article and did not subsequently link to an updated version of the article or in any other way note the evidence undermining the accusation against Biden that it had forwarded. Read More Interviewing Coleman, Fox & Friends repeatedly misinforms on Coleman-Franken race During an interview with Norm Coleman, Fox & Friends co-hosts Gretchen Carlson and Brian Kilmeade advanced a slew of misinformation about the Minnesota Senate race. Read More Fox Nation truncated Obama quote, omitted criticism of "anti-Americanism" in Europe The Fox Nation featured the headline "Obama on Foreign Soil: 'America Has Shown Arrogance' " and omitted the president's criticism of "anti-Americanism" in Europe. Read More You can help support our work; become a volunteer media monitor, or donate to Media Matters for America.

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>>> Having trouble viewing this newsletter? View as a webpage. Top Stories Friday, April 3, 2009 Blago 'hurt, not surprised' by indictment | VIDEO While the former governor spends spring break with his family in Florida, Illinois lawmakers speak out about the 19-count indictment against him. Chicago high school student shot and killed | VIDEO Another public school student has become the victim of violence in Chicago. Funeral to be held for Connolly brothers Funeral services are set for Friday for two missing central Illinois boys found dead in the back seat of their father's car. Chicago 2016 hands out 10,000 T-shirts | VIDEO As IOC members get down to business, Chicago 2016 encourages residents to show their support. Buckingham Fountain reopens early Just in time for the Olympic visit, the Buckingham Fountain is being restored to life. MORE STORIES Strange Domino's mistakenly dishes out 11K free pizzas Store sells dog collar with plenty of bling Woman stuck on snowmobile trail following GPS Cat on TV news truck's roof becomes the story Man accused of drunken joy ride in stolen bus Consumer Best Buy recalls Insignia TVs Evenflo Recalls Envision High Chairs Due to Fall and Choking Hazards Evenflo Expands Recall of Majestic High Chairs Due to Fall and Choking Hazards House approves FDA regulation of tobacco products FDA eyes NY plant in pistachio recall probe Healthbeat Study: Nicotine therapy works Doctors could dispense antibiotics without exam Patients up and about with portable lung Financial challenges among autism's costs Researchers suggest higher booze tax MOST POPULAR Mom charged with stabbing toddler No injuries after bizarre accident Blago 'hurt, not surprised' by indictment Addison high school to close Cardinal: Obama commencement 'embarrassment' Advertisement TODAY'S WEATHER OUTLOOK 50°F 32°F Breezy; cloudy this morning, then times of clouds and sun this afternoon Hour-by-Hour | 7 Day Forecast | Radar & Satellite TONIGHT ON ABC 7:00 PM Wife Swap 8:00 PM Supernanny 9:00 PM 20/20 10:00 PM ABC 7 News at 10PM 10:35 PM Nightline Lottery Results Your Daily Horoscope Public service ads get more graphic Actress Keira Knightley stars in a shocking ad against domestic abuse. Two gourmet Chicago burger options For the final installment in the series "First Friday with Fries," we take a look at two gourmet burger options where everything -- including the fries -- is homemade. SUBSCRIPTION OPTIONS I'd like to receive the following newsletters from abc7chicago.com Daily Weather | Daily News | 190 North Sign up for news alerts

Obama offers tough love to Europe

Obama offers tough love to Europe: "President Barack Obama offered a gentle rebuke to star-struck Europeans Friday that it’s time for them to stop blaming the United States for all the world’s ills — especially now that they’ve got an American president they can embrace."

Street looks past job data, logs 4th week of gains

Street looks past job data, logs 4th week of gains: "Not even grisly job losses could get in the stock market's way Friday. The Dow Jones industrial average clawed higher to end above 8,000 for the first time in nearly two months, and logged an impressive fourth straight week of gains."

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. CHICAGOBUSINESS — POWERED BY CRAIN'S — Daily Business Briefing CRAIN'S LISTS SEND LETTERS TO THE EDITOR MULTIMEDIA WEEKLY JOB CHANGES TOP HEADLINES Friday, April 3, 2009 · 'Ugly' March jobs report offers little hope ahead · Sun-Times may trim suburban frequency · U of C, Holy Cross hospitals strike deal · Aon CEO Case paid 14% more last year · Caterpillar accelerates layoff plans · Goldman Sachs' Trott to start firm · Pactiv CEO's pay package deflated by stock · Longtime Skokie liquor store changes hands · Allscripts-Misys cuts revenue forecast · 10 things to do this weekend  · Chicago Blues legends to entertain IOC: Taking Names blog · Cutler's trade cost; SportNet's lure: Biz of Sports blog · Blago indictment hits new low: Hinz blog  As of 2:37 p.m. Chicago Times Dow Jones 7,953.47 -24.61 -0.31% NASDAQ 1,606.55 +3.92 +0.24% Crain's Index 62.78 +0.10 +0.16% » View Other Top Headlines ADVERTISEMENT Women's Business Development Center 6-Forum Series for women business owners to help them Survive in a Challenging Economy April – July 2009. "Know When to Say When: Business Exit Options" April 14 from 9 to 11 at Women's Business Development Center, 8 S. Michigan Avenue, 4th floor. Fee: $20.00 CLICK HERE OTHER HEADLINES · Senator stalls Duckworth's nomination ABC 7 · Motorola's Jha most paid CEO: survey Economic Times Crain's Chicago Business | 360 N. Michigan Ave. | Chicago, IL 60601 ADVERTISEMENT TODAY'S FEATURES Chicago Business Today - April 3 The nation's unemployment rate climbs to a 25-year high of 8.5%. Moto co-CEO tops new CEO pay survey. Bankruptcy may be best option for General Growth, according to investor. Read More · Social Whirl: Common Threads · Best hotels for business 2009 · Check, Please! visits Otom · Homemade Pizza Co.: Grabbing a slice SIGN UP FOR CUSTOM ALERTS Industries Companies Executives » Account Settings LISTEN LIVE: Traffic, weather and news from our news partner WBBM-AM.

At least 12 killed at immigration center in NY

At least 12 killed at immigration center in NY:

"A gunman opened fire on a room where immigrants were taking a citizenship exam in downtown Binghamton on Friday, killing as many as 13 people before committing suicide, officials said."

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The Biggest Event in Chicago, The Golden Fellowship Dinner & President Obama Sunday on nextTV

Having trouble viewing this email? Click here   Airing Sunday, April 5    If you missed it the first go round...Sunday, April 5, will be your lucky day!  Tune in for the remix edition of the star-studded first show of nextTV.   We kicked off the #1 show for Urban Chicago by celebrating the election of President Barack Obama on the Red Carpet at the Chicago Urban League's annual dinner gala.   Plus, we put the spotlight on businesses who are succeeding against the odds, including a company that generates 12 million dollars a year and is owned by an African-American Chicago woman in a male-dominated industry.   We go behind the scenes with hilarious actor Anthony Anderson and also see what it takes to set up a party for nearly 2,000 people at the League's largest fundraiser of the year.   And we cap it off with a special shout out to President Barack Obama! _____________________________________________________________________      It's Change You Can See  Sunday morning at 8:00 on FOX Chicago. (nextTV repeats on My50 at 12:30 p.m.)   To View Full Episodes Visit: www.ChangeYouCanSee.com   Stay connected to the Chicago Urban League on  Facebook, You Tube, Twitter &  Blogger       For additional information or sponsorship  contact Lisa Newman:    Lnewman@TheChicagoUrbanLeague.org or 773.451.3524   www.DriveChangeNow.org   Chicago Urban League | 4510 Michigan Avenue | Chicago | IL | 60653

Jobless rate bolts to 8.5 percent, 663K jobs lost

Jobless rate bolts to 8.5 percent, 663K jobs lost:

"The nation's unemployment rate jumped to 8.5 percent in March, the highest since late 1983, as a wide swath of employers eliminated 663,000 jobs. It's fresh evidence of the toll the recession has inflicted on America's workers, and economists say there's no relief in sight."

Blagojevich indictment about money: Lots of it...

Blagojevich indictment about money: Lots of it - Yahoo! News:

"The federal racketeering indictment against former Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich is all about money, and lots of it — including the big bucks he is accused of trying to collect selling or swapping President Barack Obama's former U.S. Senate seat.

The wide-ranging, 19-count indictment returned Thursday alleges the ousted governor hoped to get a lofty Cabinet post, substantial campaign cash or a high-paying job for his wife in exchange for the seat."

Obama brings Afghan plan to NATO allies

Obama brings Afghan plan to NATO allies:

"President Barack Obama took his new strategy for the war in Afghanistan on Friday to NATO leaders reluctant to commit significant new forces."

Politics, Political News - POLITICO.com

Politics, Political News - POLITICO.com:

"House budget an early win for Obama"

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. Politico cited criticism of Obama's iPod gift by "etiquette expert," but WH says queen requested it The Politico reported that President Obama presented Queen Elizabeth II with "a personalized iPod," and noted criticism of the gift by an "etiquette expert," but did not mention that the White House reportedly said Queen Elizabeth asked for the iPod. Read More Myths and falsehoods relating to President Obama's budget proposal Following the release of President Obama's proposal for the fiscal year 2010 budget, media figures and outlets have promoted a number of myths and falsehoods related to the proposal. Read More George Will continues to misuse WMO climate data despite criticism from WMO sec. general George Will misused climate data published by the World Meteorological Organization to claim that global warming may not be occurring, even though the WMO secretary general recently criticized him for similarly "misinterpret[ing]" the organization's data in an earlier column. Read More April Fools: Ann Coulter falls for fake Obama NASCAR story Ann Coulter fell for a fake April Fools' Day article by Car and Driver that claimed President Obama ordered GM and Chrysler to cease their participation in NASCAR because it is an "unnecessary expenditure." Read More Angle, Kudlow allow Ryan to advance falsehood about stimulus spending timeframe Fox News' Jim Angle uncritically aired Rep. Paul Ryan's false claim that "[m]ost" of the stimulus money will not "spend out until 2011," and Larry Kudlow did not challenge Ryan when he repeated the falsehood on CNBC. Read More Without basis, The Fox Nation wonders: "Is Obama Targeting Catholics?" The Fox Nation featured the headline, "Is Obama Targeting Catholics?" but the article to which the headline linked simply reported that Newark Archbishop John Myers is the latest bishop to criticize Notre Dame's decision to invite President Obama to speak at commencement. Read More Hannity criticized Obama press kit for containing phrases that Bush State Dept. used Sean Hannity criticized the Obama administration for reportedly issuing a U.S. press kit on the U.K., but the exact phrases Hannity criticized were used in State Department "Background Notes" issued during the Bush administration. Read More Media fail to challenge Republicans on past acts of massive debt creation Television news hosts have repeatedly hosted Republican members of Congress who have attacked President Obama's budget, but those media figures have failed to ask these officials about their support of various legislation that contributed to the more than $2 trillion increase in the publicly held debt under President Bush. Read More Misstating Rove column, Kilmeade baselessly claimed 66 percent oppose "the stimulus bill" Discussing a column by Karl Rove, Brian Kilmeade baselessly claimed that "[s]ixty-six percent of you are against the stimulus bill." In fact, Rove noted in his column that according to a CNN poll, 66 percent of Americans are opposed to a second stimulus bill -- the poll showed majority support for the bill enacted in February. Read More Fox's Henneberg uncritically quoted dubious claims that estate tax would harm family farms and small businesses Molly Henneberg uncritically aired quotes that suggested the estate tax would affect "many" small businesses and family farms. But the Tax Policy Center estimated that in 2009, "about 90 percent of the 700 small farm and business estates that will have to file estate tax returns will not owe any estate tax." Read More You can help support our work; become a volunteer media monitor, or donate to Media Matters for America.

Blagojevich, brother among six indicted :: CHICAGO SUN-TIMES :: Gov. Blagojevich

Blagojevich, brother among six indicted :: CHICAGO SUN-TIMES :: Gov. Blagojevich: "A federal grand jury today has lodged sweeping corruption charges against former Gov. Rod Blagojevich, his brother, Robert, two former top aides, as well as a prominent Downstate businessman.
The 19-count indictment charges that corruption started under the former governor's reign almost as soon as he was elected office in 2002."

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>>> Having trouble viewing this newsletter? View as a webpage. Top Stories Thursday, April 2, 2009 Olympic event: IOC team visits Chicago | VIDEO While Chicago 2016 rolls out the red carpet for members of the International Olympic Committee, groups hope to garner attention with protests. Indictment looms; Blago goes to Disney | VIDEO With a federal indictment looming in his home state, former Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich appears to be at Walt Disney World. 2 adults, 2 kids injured in crash | VIDEO Four people, including two children, were badly hurt in a hit-and-run car crash on the city's West Side. Ill. House OKs texting-while-driving ban The Illinois House wants to ban you from sending or reading text messages while driving. Former home of gangster up for sale A home in Chicago's Park Manor neighborhood is on the market at a price that supposedly reflects it was once owned by the family of gangster Al Capone. MORE STORIES Strange Store sells dog collar with plenty of bling Woman stuck on snowmobile trail following GPS Cat on TV news truck's roof becomes the story Man accused of drunken joy ride in stolen bus Twin twitchers: Pet shop has 2-nosed bunny Consumer Evenflo Recalls Envision High Chairs Due to Fall and Choking Hazards Evenflo Expands Recall of Majestic High Chairs Due to Fall and Choking Hazards House approves FDA regulation of tobacco products Tests nipped risk of tainted pistachios in bud What can save the Big Three? | VIDEO Healthbeat BASF hopes to market cavity-inhibiting product Vegetarian teens may face eating disorder risk Atkins diet hard on the heart Study: Sip of wine ups math test scores AMA joins Twitter MOST POPULAR Man found murdered in late dad's home Tips on avoiding the Conficker worm April 1 Officer killed on duty honored Woman charged with DUI after car hits home MJ gets on board for Chicago 2016 Advertisement TODAY'S WEATHER OUTLOOK 54°F 36°F Considerable clouds with a little rain this afternoon Hour-by-Hour | 7 Day Forecast | Radar & Satellite TONIGHT ON ABC 7:00 PM In the Motherhood 7:30 PM Samantha Who? 8:00 PM Grey's Anatomy 9:02 PM Private Practice 10:00 PM ABC 7 News at 10PM 10:35 PM Nightline Lottery Results Your Daily Horoscope I-Team Report: A Buried Treasure Nearly $80 million, hidden in the fine print of the city budget, is used for annual bonuses and clothing allowances to thousands of Chicago police and fire officers. Police uniform/equipment expenditures Fire and Police Dept. Budget FOP Informational Picketing Fire and Police Compensation 'Mighty Michelle' takes London by storm First Lady Michelle Obama has a new nickname. Economy of Style: Michelle Obama SLIDES: First Family meets the Queen SUBSCRIPTION OPTIONS I'd like to receive the following newsletters from abc7chicago.com Daily Weather | Daily News | 190 North Sign up for news alerts