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. Distorting Silver, Corsi suggested Dems will lose House if Obama falls below 65% Jerome Corsi mischaracterized an analysis by Nate Silver to claim that President Obama "will need to sustain a 65-percent approval rating to avoid losing the House" in 2010. In fact, Silver predicted that Obama needs that level of support "to avoid losing any ground in the House." Read More Chuck Norris' facts on hate crimes bill are missing in action Chuck Norris repeated the false claim that pedophiles could be protected under the Local Law Enforcement Hate Crimes Prevention Act. Read More Attacking Pelosi, Gingrich misrepresents Panetta statement Newt Gingrich misrepresented Leon Panetta's response to Nancy Pelosi's allegation that the CIA had misled her about its use of waterboarding. Read More NBC's Guthrie falsely claimed "[n]o congressman" has offered to take Guantánamo detainees Savannah Guthrie falsely claimed of Guantánamo Bay detainees: "No congressman wants these detainees in their district." In fact, at least two congressmen have offered to hold Guantánamo detainees at prisons in their districts. Read More AP disputes Reid on Guantánamo "terrorists" but let GOP falsehoods slide The AP quoted Harry Reid saying, "We will never allow terrorists to be released into the United States," and then reported: "No one, of course, was talking about releasing terrorism suspects among the American populace." However, the AP has repeatedly reported claims from Republicans without noting the falsehood. Read More Media falsely attribute entire auto standards cost to Obama Numerous media outlets have falsely asserted or suggested that President Obama's emissions standards proposal alone would increase the average vehicle cost by $1,300. In fact, $700 of that increase is a result of a bill signed by President Bush in 2007. Read More WSJ doesn't disclose Galen Institute's reported industry ties in president's health care op-ed The Wall Street Journal published an op-ed co-written by Galen Institute president Grace-Marie Turner promoting congressional Republicans' health care reform proposal without noting that the Galen Institute reportedly receives funding from the pharmaceutical and medical industries. Read More A smear they can't refuse: Media compare Obama administration to mobsters Numerous media figures have compared President Obama and his administration to the mafia, frequently referencing films and television shows such as The Godfather, Goodfellas, and The Sopranos. Read More TNR's Krieger described Huntsman as "one of the only Republican governors" to accept stimulus funds -- but they all did A New Republic article wrongly described Utah Gov. Jon Huntsman Jr. as "one of the only Republican governors to accept money from Obama's stimulus package." In fact, all Republican governors have requested and received funds from the stimulus package. Read More You can help support our work; become a volunteer media monitor, or donate to Media Matters for America.

Iran tests missile with range that can hit Israel - Yahoo! News

Iran tests missile with range that can hit Israel - Yahoo! News: "Iran tested its longest-range, solid-fuel missile yet Wednesday — a launch that displayed Tehran's reach and burnished the president's hardline reputation ahead of next month's election."

Political Bites: It's Rush against the world

Political Bites: It's Rush against the world: "Conservative radio talk-show host Rush Limbaugh has issued a unique challenge to cable network MSNBC. On his radio show Tuesday, the ever-modest Limbaugh said that the cable network is trying to 'build its ratings on my back.'"

Crain's Daily News Alert prepared for Top Executives

CHICAGOBUSINESS — POWERED BY CRAIN'S — Daily Business Briefing CRAIN'S LISTS SEND LETTERS TO THE EDITOR MULTIMEDIA WEEKLY JOB CHANGES TOP HEADLINES Wednesday, May 20, 2009 · Kiddieland's days are numbered · Hartmarx suitor tries again to buy firm · Some Hartmarx supporters back words with suits · Southwest adding Milwaukee flights · Fed gives First Mutual 2 months to show it can raise cash · Oprah was offered Leno's prime-time slot: NBC · Deere's profit plunges · Chrysler to lay off 992 in Belvidere · Inland Western defaults on loans, warns of more · John Barleycorn eyes River North · Northwest Side shopping center faces foreclosure · Amalfi Hotel at risk of loan default  · Obama favorite Dixie Kitchen to close: Taking Names blog · Chicago in the hunt after Olympics visits; Chris Kennedy's Ohio deal draws fire: Greg Hinz blog · Determining fair market for Cubs TV/radio rights: Biz of Sports  Final Markets Dow Jones 8,422.04 -52.81 -0.62% NASDAQ 1,727.84 -6.70 -0.39% Crain's Index 68.21 -0.660 -0.958% » View Other Top Headlines ADVERTISEMENT Crain's Blogs. Now You're Talking. Introducing three blogs sure to pique your interest each business day: government and business, after-hours with Chicago's elite, and the business of sports.Click here to read what Greg Hinz, Shia Kapos and Ed Sherman are saying today. And talk back, we'd love to hear from you. OTHER HEADLINES · Loop Lab school to repay $1M grant Chicago Sun-Times · Abbott settlement leftovers may go to Harvard Daily Herald · Cab crashes into Loop restaurant, again CBS2 · Credit card crackdown a done deal CNN/Money Crain's Chicago Business | 360 N. Michigan Ave. | Chicago, IL 60601 ADVERTISEMENT TODAY'S FEATURES 40 Under 40 for 2009: Call for nominations Crain's is accepting nominations for its annual 40 Under 40 feature. The deadline is May 15. Find out more details.Read More · Entrepreneurs In Action — Groupon · Crain's golf 2009 · Social Whirl: Art Institute of Chicago SIGN UP FOR CUSTOM ALERTS Industries » Account Settings LISTEN LIVE: Traffic, weather and news from our news partner WBBM-AM.

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>>> Having trouble viewing this newsletter? View as a webpage. Top Stories Wednesday, May 20, 2009 3 bank robbery suspects due in court | VIDEO A Calumet City bank reopened one day after a robbery that triggered a police chase and a shootout. Former CPS principal drowns scuba diving A former Chicago public high school principal has died while scuba diving with her daughter off the Brazilian coast. Man charged in Mich. Ave. vandalism A 61-year-old Near North Side man has been charged for allegedly breaking the window of a Magnificent Mile business and throwing a table through a Gold Coast restaurant window Tuesday night. Official: School told to repay $1M A private school in Chicago must repay $1 million it mistakenly got from former Gov. Rod Blagojevich. Kiddieland to close A well-known amusement park will close after more than 80 years. MORE STORIES Strange Boy, 4, walks home from school midday Police: Student used snake as jump rope Family feud leads to dueling candy stores Man pleads guilty to shooting at tractor Glass water bowl and sun start fire Consumer Wal-Mart promotes video games Palm Pre to debut in June Airlines post improvement in customer survey JetBlue offers guarantee to travelers Napster offers subscribers new service Healthbeat Kidney stones growing more common in kids Save Big on Health Care Promising treatment to cure insomnia Pregnant smokers' offspring more likely to smoke Researchers looking for asthma-eczema link MOST POPULAR Man pleads not guilty to killing wife, 2 kids Mom pushing stroller killed by car A star flips to become the new 'Dancing' champ 3 bank robbery suspects due in court 2 killed in bar shooting All Most Popular Advertisement TODAY'S WEATHER OUTLOOK 85°F 60°F Plenty of sun; breezy, very warm and pleasant Hour-by-Hour | 7 Day Forecast | Radar & Satellite TONIGHT ON ABC 7:00 PM Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest 10:00 PM ABC 7 News 10:35 PM Nightline Lottery Results Your Daily Horoscope Special Segment: Family Balancing Act Many parents are finding that making ends meet is a family balancing act. Lesson on sushi at Mirai Every country has its customs and rituals. Sushi 101: Taking classes Katsu puts ritual back in sushi AP INTERACTIVE: Kid-friendly sushi recipe SUBSCRIPTION OPTIONS I'd like to receive the following newsletters from abc7chicago.com Daily Weather | Daily News | 190 North Sign up for news alerts

Iran tests missile that could hit Israel, Europe

Iran tests missile that could hit Israel, Europe: "President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad said Iran test-fired a new advanced missile Wednesday with a range of about 1,200 miles, far enough to strike Israel and southeastern Europe."

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

CNN.com - Breaking News, U.S., World, Weather, Entertainment & Video News: "Police arrested a southwestern Illinois man in connection with the slayings of his 31-year-old wife and their two young sons. Christopher Coleman was arrested Tuesday at his parents' home. He is being held without bond at a local jail. Police found the bodies of Sheri Coleman and the children, Garret, 11, and Gavin, 9, in the bedrooms of their two-floor home in the St. Louis suburb of Columbia, Illinois, on the morning of May 5"

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. Who cares what Newt Gingrich thinks? Newt Gingrich made headlines late last week during an interview with ABC News when he unloaded on House Speaker Nancy Pelosi regarding the unfolding Beltway process gotcha story about what she knew about the use of torture seven years ago. Gingrich made a news splash with his red-hot rhetoric, condemning Pelosi as a "trivial politician" who is either "incompetent or dishonest," and accusing her of having "lied to the House." He demanded a congressional investigation and noted that, as "an Army brat," he was appalled by the Democrats' disinterest in defending America. Read More After tea-party-like hyping of Notre Dame protests, Fox News concedes Obama "received a very warm welcome" For months, Fox News heavily promoted the idea that President Obama's commencement address at Notre Dame would spark widespread protests and controversy, but following Obama's address, Chris Wallace reported that Obama "received a very warm welcome from the Notre Dame community." Read More STUDY: Conservative guests again outnumber progressives on Lou Dobbs Tonight A Media Matters analysis of the guest appearances on Lou Dobbs Tonight in the first four months of 2009 found that 52 percent more Republicans and conservatives appeared than Democrats and progressives. Read More Kelly claimed Alito's wife was "crying hysterically after Ted Kennedy made her cry" Megyn Kelly claimed that during Justice Samuel Alito's confirmation hearing, his wife, Martha-Ann, was "crying hysterically after Ted Kennedy made her cry." In fact, Martha-Ann Alito broke down in tears during a series of questions and comments by Republican Sen. Lindsey Graham. Read More CNN's Bash wrong about Panetta response to Pelosi Dana Bash mischaracterized Leon Panetta's response to Nancy Pelosi's allegation that during secret briefings in 2002 and 2003, the CIA had misled her about its use of waterboarding. Read More Scarborough falsely claimed KSM and Zubaydah "were not asked" about an Iraq/Al Qaeda link Joe Scarborough falsely claimed that Khalid Shaikh Mohammed and Abu Zubaydah "were not asked" by the CIA about a relationship between Iraq and Al Qaeda. In fact, according to a Senate report, the CIA questioned both about an Iraq/Al Qaeda relationship. Read More Media run with Republican strategist's "congressional coup" speculation In two days, a Republican strategist's baseless suggestion that Nancy Pelosi could fall victim to "a coup in Congress" spread from his Politico.com op-ed to all three cable news channels, TheFoxNation.com, a New York Times blog, and the print edition of The Wall Street Journal. Read More You can help support our work; become a volunteer media monitor, or donate to Media Matters for America.

Calumet City police officer shot in chase - Chicago Breaking News

Calumet City police officer shot in chase - Chicago Breaking News: "Three people suspected of robbing a bank Tuesday afternoon and shooting a Calumet City police officer during an exchange of gunfire are in custody"

GOP Update

Today is a sad day in Cook County. Two weeks ago, the Cook County Board of Commissioners, led by the 5 Republicans, voted to repeal the irresponsible 1 percent sales tax hike. Shortly thereafter, President Todd Stroger used his veto power to block the measure. Today, the Commissioners had an opportunity to vote to override the veto, but true to form, they failed the taxpayers once again. Commissioners William Beavers, Jerry Butler, Deborah Sims, and Joseph Maria Moreno all voted against the override. Earleen Collins and Robert Steele voted present, effectively voting against it. I encourage you to contact these Commissioners to express your thoughts on their votes. The majority of the Board of Commissioners voted for the override of the veto. Todd Stroger and his Democrat allies on the Board not only act against the interests of Cook County residents, but now against the will of the majority of the Board as well. In 2010, electing a Republican to the office of Cook County Board President will be a top priority. I hope you'll join us in fighting for reform and new leadership in Cook County. Lee Roupas Chairman, Cook County Republican Party Cook County Board of Commissioners fail to override Stroger's veto Chicago Tribune - 5/19/09 Cook County's sales tax increase will stand after commissioners today failed to muster enough votes to make their repeal stick. Supporters of the tax cut needed to convince 14 out of 17 commissioners to override Board President Todd Stroger's veto of a measure that would have repealed the tax Jan. 1...read more... Vallas to announce decision for board president WBBM Chicago - 5/15/09 Former Chicago Schools chief Paul Vallas says he'll announce in the next week or two whether he'll run next year for Cook County Board president. Vallas says that, if he decides to run, he will not be running against current officeholder Todd Stroger or any of the other possible candidates whether it's Forrest Claypool, Toni Preckwinkle or anyone else....read more... POLL:  Vallas beats Claypool, 44% - 23% Chicago Sun-Times - 5/19/09 Here's what: Business consultant Steve McClure, who headed the State Commerce Department during the administration of Gov. Jim Thompson, secretly commissioned a recent poll for potential Cook County Board Presidential candidate Paul Vallas -- without telling him...read more... City will never hire her, but Circuit Court clerk has Chicago Sun-Times - 5/18/09 As long as she lives, Patricia Fasula can never work for the City of Chicago. That was her punishment for filing bogus documents to convince city officials that she -- and not her husband -- owned and operated Patricia Trucking, one of several "women-owned businesses" in the city's scandal-plagued Hired Truck Program...read more... Madigan denies involvement in Chicago hirings Chicago Sun-Times - 5/18/09 A tanking economy and "smoke-and-mirrors" fiscal approach by former Gov. Rod Blagojevich is expected to trigger an $8.95 billion budget shortfall come July 1, state Comptroller Dan Hynes is warning. "Illinois now stands at the precipice of the worst fiscal crisis in the state's history," Hynes concluded in a report to Gov. Quinn and the Legislature...read more... Let the sunshine in Chicago Tribune Editorial - 5/18/09 We'd love to be able to report that the General Assembly is making steady progress in its campaign to set Illinois government on the path of righteousness. Alas, we cannot. With the end of the legislative session fast approaching and the promised ethical reforms still taking shape, lawmakers are going about their jobs the way they always do: in private...read more... Steele: Pelosi "stepped in it, big time" Politico - 5/17/09 House Speaker Nancy Pelosi has "stepped in it" by accusing the CIA of lying to her, Republican National Chairman Michael Steele charged on Sunday. "She has put the Democratic Party in a position where the question for me is does the president support Nancy Pelosi's version of what happened, or the CIA director's version of what happened," Steele said on NBC's "Meet the Press....read more... Stroger in tax trouble too NBC Chicago - 5/13/09 Seems that while Cook County Board President Todd Stroger has been busy rolling back the sales tax, the Chicago Sun-Times discovered he wasn't paying his own personal taxes. Turns out the Internal Revenue Service has put a lien on the home of Stroger and his wife, Jeanine, in an effort to pay off nearly $12,000 in unpaid incomes taxes, dating back to 2007......read more... Paid for by the Cook County Republican Party

Crain's Daily News Alert prepared for Top Executives

CHICAGOBUSINESS — POWERED BY CRAIN'S — Daily Business Briefing CRAIN'S LISTS SEND LETTERS TO THE EDITOR MULTIMEDIA WEEKLY JOB CHANGES TOP HEADLINES Tuesday, May 19, 2009 · Banco Popular pulls back, cuts 200 local jobs · City shutters salad spot over health violation · Lender asserts claim on lakefront mansion · Koenig & Strey closes River North, Lincoln Park offices · Allstate turns down TARP funds · Zell: Housing market will stabilize this summer · U of C to close women's clinic · Corus must submit capital plan today · RTA head says federal transit funds not enough   · Stroger wins tax battle -- for now: Greg Hinz blog · Oprah likes private jets; Lyric's $39M hit: Taking Names blog · Comcast, NFL Network settle dispute: Biz of Sports blog  Final Markets Dow Jones 8,474.85 -29.23 -0.34% NASDAQ 1,734.54 +2.18 +0.13% Crain's Index 69.01 -0.330 -0.476% » View Other Top Headlines ADVERTISEMENT Crain's Blogs. Now You're Talking. Introducing three blogs sure to pique your interest each business day: government and business, after-hours with Chicago's elite, and the business of sports.Click here to read what Greg Hinz, Shia Kapos and Ed Sherman are saying today. And talk back, we'd love to hear from you. OTHER HEADLINES · Daley: City Hall botched parker meter privatization Chicago Sun-Times · GQ names Andersonville pizza best in America ABC7 · Senate OKs credit card curbs CNN Money Crain's Chicago Business | 360 N. Michigan Ave. | Chicago, IL 60601 ADVERTISEMENT TODAY'S FEATURES Chicago Business Today - May 19 Cubs deal delayed over price, sources say. Zell says U.S. housing market near bottom. Airline satisfaction rises for first time in six years. Plus: "Walkaways" worsen an already-depressed condo market. We've got the story and the latest downtown rent trends. Read More · Entrepreneurs In Action — Groupon · Crain's golf 2009 · Social Whirl: Art Institute of Chicago · Check, Please! visits Coco Pazzo for lunch SIGN UP FOR CUSTOM ALERTS Industries » Account Settings LISTEN LIVE: Traffic, weather and news from our news partner WBBM-AM.

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>>> Having trouble viewing this newsletter? View as a webpage. Top Stories Tuesday, May 19, 2009 Board cannot override rollback veto | VIDEO Cook County commissioners do not have enough votes to override county president Todd Stroger's veto, which means the idea of a full 1-percent rollback of the sales tax may be dead. U of C to close women's health clinic | VIDEO A health clinic that serves thousands of women is closing its doors. The University of Chicago Medical Center is shutting down its women's health clinic. Man charged with hitting baseball coach A north suburban Chicago man has been arrested for punching a youth baseball coach over a comment made after a game. Ex-gov Ryan to seek commutation from Obama A lawyer for former Illinois Gov. George Ryan says he'll ask President Barack Obama to commute his more than six-year sentence. No injuries in chocolate factory hazmat Chicago firefighters responded to a hazardous materials call at a South Side factory. MORE STORIES Strange Banker rescues ducklings from ledge Firefighters pluck baby ducks from storm drain Arizonans see UFO, NASA says it's research balloon Man calls 911 over messy room argument with son Mayor cuts grass himself in city park Consumer Airlines post improvement in customer survey JetBlue offers guarantee to travelers Napster offers subscribers new service Summer air traffic could fall 6.7 pct Hot in recession: Chocolate, shoes, Spam Healthbeat 10-year-old girl battles rare breast cancer Female smokers more vulnerable to lung disease? Postponing retirement may delay dementia Possible link between thinning bones, hot flashes Cigarette design making smoking more risky? MOST POPULAR Mob boss dies Dad gets jail for son's skateboarding death Woman's body found in Markham IDed Hometown Heroes Cook-off Police looking for murder suspects All Most Popular Advertisement TODAY'S WEATHER OUTLOOK 77°F 53°F Partly sunny and warmer Hour-by-Hour | 7 Day Forecast | Radar & Satellite TONIGHT ON ABC 7:00 PM Dancing with the Stars 8:00 PM Dancing with the Stars 10:00 PM ABC 7 News 10:35 PM Nightline Lottery Results Your Daily Horoscope ABC7 On Your Side: The Savvy Vacation ABC7's Leah Hope has the scoop on where to find great deals on getaways. GQ names Andersonville pizza best in America Chicago's got the best pizza in America- and it isn't deep dish. COMMENT: What's your favorite pizza? Neapolitan pizzas challenge 'deep dish' rep Great thin-crust pizza in Chicago area SUBSCRIPTION OPTIONS I'd like to receive the following newsletters from abc7chicago.com Daily Weather | Daily News | 190 North Sign up for news alerts

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

CNN.com - Breaking News, U.S., World, Weather, Entertainment & Video News: "Jaime Andrade was stepping out of the shower when the men came to snatch him. The kidnappers took him to a house in a middle-class neighborhood and tortured him for three days. Andrade's case is one of more than 1,000 kidnappings that police in Phoenix, Arizona, have investigated since 2006. The city has become the nation's kidnapping capital as Mexican drug violence seeps into the United States."

Politics, Political News - POLITICO.com

Politics, Political News - POLITICO.com

Business, financial, personal finance news - CNNMoney.com

Business, financial, personal finance news - CNNMoney.com: "Banks are eager to slash expenses to prove they aren't recklessly spending. That probably means more layoffs and asset sales. But will banks cut too far?"

University Of Chicago Medical Center To Close Women's Health Center - cbs2chicago.com

University Of Chicago Medical Center To Close Women's Health Center - cbs2chicago.com: "The University of Chicago Medical Center is planning to close a women's clinic that serves thousands of people a year.

Next month, the U of C will close the Women's Health Center, located on 47th Street near Woodlawn Avenue away from the main hospital campus.

The move comes as part of the U of C's efforts to scale back direct aid to the poor because of cost concerns."

Housing construction, permits hit record lows

Housing construction, permits hit record lows: "A modest rebound in single-family home construction in April raised hopes Tuesday that the three-year slide in housing could be bottoming. But with the supply of unsold homes bulging, foreclosures rising and prices falling, no broad recovery is expected until next spring at the earliest."

Obama Speeds Fuel-Economy Standard, Sets Carbon Limit

Obama Speeds Fuel-Economy Standard, Sets Carbon Limit: "President Barack Obama will announce today that automakers must meet average U.S. fuel-economy standards of 35.5 miles per gallon by 2016, four years sooner than previously planned, a senior administration official said."