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. WSJ's Moore falsely claimed Obama "never used the word 'entrepreneur' " in speech On CNBC, Stephen Moore falsely claimed that President Obama "never used the word 'entrepreneur' " in an April 14 speech. In fact, during the speech Obama said, "If businesses and entrepreneurs know today that we are closing this carbon pollution loophole, they'll start investing in clean energy now." Read More Scarborough ignores Bush FBI report to claim Obama administration stoking fear Joe Scarborough distorted a DHS intelligence assessment to allege the Obama administration is warning that returning war veterans "are to be feared." In fact, the assessment, citing a Bush administration report, warned of a possible resurgence among extremist groups that "will attempt to recruit and radicalize returning veterans." Read More Conservative media freak-out: claim Obama DHS targeting conservatives in report on right-wing extremists Conservatives in the media are citing a declassified DHS report detailing potential increases in right-wing extremism to claim that the Obama administration is targeting conservatives and others simply because they disagree with administration policies and proposals. Read More Beck's claim that tea parties not about Obama contradicted by Fox News' own reporting Glenn Beck has repeatedly claimed that the "FNC Tax Day Tea Parties" are "not about [President] Obama." However, Fox News' own reporting contradicts Beck's claim. Read More Fox News pushing questionable Spanish study on green jobs Fox News' Shannon Bream touted a Spanish study on green jobs to cast doubt on President Obama's proposal to fund green energy, without noting criticism of the study or that the study's author is reportedly a founding member of a group "aimed at countering panic connected with global warming." Read More Hosting the party: Fox aired at least 20 segments, 73 promos on "tea party" protests -- in just 8 days A Media Matters study found that from April 6 to April 13, Fox News featured at least 20 segments on the "tea party" protests scheduled to take place on April 15 and aired at least 73 in-show and commercial promotions for their April 15 coverage of the events. Read More Memo to MSNBC: numerous Republican leaders speaking at "FNC Tax Day Tea Parties" MSNBC's Contessa Brewer falsely suggested tea party organizers are excluding Republican elected officials or party leaders from speaking at the events. In fact, at least 15 elected GOP officials will reportedly speak, or have already spoken, at the protests, while another 33 will reportedly participate in the events. Read More On Dobbs, Baker apparently falls for PA paper's April Fools' Day joke Chris Baker apparently fell for an April Fools' Day joke by The Patriot-News of Pennsylvania, claiming on Lou Dobbs Tonight that Gov. Ed Rendell is using stimulus funds to "hir[e] comics, magicians, and mimes" to "cheer up" Pennsylvanians. Read More Fox's Kelly falsely claimed that Justice Stevens hasn't "made any bones about" being a liberal Megyn Kelly asserted, "Between Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg and Justice [John Paul] Stevens ... they haven't made any bones about their political leanings." In fact, according to a 2007 New York Times Magazine profile, Stevens has said, "I don't think of myself as a liberal at all." Read More Despite polling on public blaming Bush for economy, Politico predicts public will soon blame Obama Despite polling showing that the public overwhelmingly blames the Bush administration for the poor economy, Politico baselessly asserted that "after the spate of media attention to come when [President Obama] hits the 100-day mark, Obama will own the economy in a very real political sense." Read More You can help support our work; become a volunteer media monitor, or donate to Media Matters for America.

Somali pirates hold many hostages for months - Yahoo! News

Somali pirates hold many hostages for months - Yahoo! News: "...on Nov. 10, Somali pirates swarmed aboard as the tanker sailed through the Gulf of Aden while hauling a cargo of phosphoric acid destined for Japan. Since then, the 46-year-old de Guzman and 22 other Filipino crew members have languished for months with scant rations, little water and constant threats as negotiations for their release drag on. For them, a military rescue like the one that freed American Capt. Richard Phillips is unlikely because the Stolt Strength is anchored in a pirate stronghold. Their only hope is that a ransom will eventually be paid. While sailors from richer countries get freed relatively quickly in exchange for multimillion-dollar ransoms, those from poorer countries like the Philippines, Bangladesh and Indonesia often wait for months, stuck in the middle because the companies they work for can't afford to make a big payoff."

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>>> Having trouble viewing this newsletter? View as a webpage. Top Stories Wednesday, April 15, 2009 Dueling plans aim to cut Cook Co. sales tax | VIDEO The Cook County board will debate two proposals, which could mean a sales tax cut for consumers. Blago wants to appear on reality show While the former governor awaits trial, we may be seeing more of him on TV. Restaurants offering tax day relief More than a dozen Chicago area restaurants are celebrating the end of the tax season with discounts or freebies. Chicago garbage trucks may be overhauled The city of Chicago is looking into buying 200 automated garbage trucks. University gets book back 145 years later Washington and Lee University has a missing library book back on its shelves -- nearly 145 years after it was stolen by a Union soldier during the Civil War. MORE STORIES Strange University gets book back 145 years later Elementary school gets noise citation Farmer gets aww!-some shock in 5-lamb birth Neighbors say purple house ruins view Radio host offers NYC crime tour Consumer Restaurants offering tax day relief Dueling plans aim to cut Cook Co. sales tax | VIDEO How to take advantage of airfare wars | VIDEO KFC gambling on chicken that is grilled, not fried What will you do with your refund? | VIDEO Healthbeat Artificial liver may keep organ donation candidates alive Study finds less invasive way to monitor chemo Testing tool to better detect preemie eye disease Conference on transgender healthcare EPA hosting 2-day bedbug summit MOST POPULAR Jefferson Park man found dead in home Suburban man on ship held hostage by pirates Police: Man wanted gun to kill family Boy left on bus; driver charged Cougar sighting reported in Wood Dale Advertisement TODAY'S WEATHER OUTLOOK 56°F 35°F A shower in spots late this morning; otherwise, clouds giving way to some sun and warmer, then pleasant this afternoon Hour-by-Hour | 7 Day Forecast | Radar & Satellite TONIGHT ON ABC 7:00 PM Scrubs 7:30 PM Better Off Ted 8:00 PM Lost 9:02 PM The Unusuals 10:00 PM ABC 7 News at 10PM 10:35 PM Nightline Lottery Results Your Daily Horoscope Suburban man on ship held hostage by pirates Just two days after the rescue of an American captain held hostage by pirates, four more ships have been attacked including one from the U.S. Wicker Park's iCream is a 21st century parlor New spot gives customers the opportunity to customize their ice cream. SUBSCRIPTION OPTIONS I'd like to receive the following newsletters from abc7chicago.com Daily Weather | Daily News | 190 North Sign up for news alerts

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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 Wednesday, April 15, 2009 · McD's March sales strong: analysts · United sets large charge for travelers · Zell admits 'mistake' in TribCo purchase · Best Buy sets grand opening at Hancock tower · Springer fatigue? NU Law grads play it safe with this year's commencement speaker · Midwest Banc repeats CEO search, seeks capital or buyer · Navistar executive dies · General Growth loan goes to special servicer · Elysian names chefs for hotel's eateries · Abbott's growth engine sputters · 2 downtown deals show focus on rents · Hermes moves to high-profile Oak Street corner  · Giannoulias' $85-million liability, and Stroger's tax rollback: Greg Hinz blog · Blago tops Black for courtside media circus: Taking Names blog · Boom Boom's boo-boo, ESPN targets Chicago, and more: Biz of Sports blog  Final Markets Dow Jones 8,029.62 +109.44 +1.38% NASDAQ 1,626.80 +1.08 +0.07% Crain's Index 64.13 +1.200 +1.907% » View Other Top Headlines ADVERTISEMENT Support the Chicago River's continued recovery & get benefits such as FREE admission to the McCormick Tribune Bridgehouse & Chicago River Museum by joining our museum's Corporate Club. Learn the benefits to your company, community & the environment at bridgehousemuseum.org. OTHER HEADLINES · Barneys considers State Street co-op store Chicago Sun-Times · Post offices won't be open late for tax day CBS2 · The aftermath of Domino's PR-disaster video AdAge · Warner Bros. reschedules sixth Potter movie Crain's New York Business Crain's Chicago Business | 360 N. Michigan Ave. | Chicago, IL 60601 ADVERTISEMENT TODAY'S FEATURES Entrepreneurs in Action: TopGolf TopGolf is golf for non-golfers. At least that's what its CEO, Joe Vrankin, wants it to be. Vrankin is tailoring the experience at his tricked-out driving ranges, like the one in Wood Dale, for the 250 million Americans who don't play the game.Read More · Chicago Business Today - April 15 · Check, Please! at Charlie Beinlich's · Chicago 2016's Olympic Presentation SIGN UP FOR CUSTOM ALERTS Industries Companies Executives » Account Settings LISTEN LIVE: Traffic, weather and news from our news partner WBBM-AM.

French raid pirate ship, US seeks to freeze assets

French raid pirate ship, US seeks to freeze assets: "The U.S. and its allies battled Somalia's pirates on two fronts Wednesday, with French forces seizing a bandit mother ship and Washington seeking to keep the marauders from their spoils. Another U.S. freighter headed to port with armed sailors aboard after pirates damaged it with gunshots and grenades."

Thousands rally with 'tea parties' on tax day

Thousands rally with 'tea parties' on tax day: "Whipped up by conservative commentators and bloggers, tens of thousands of protesters staged 'tea parties' around the country Wednesday to tap into the collective angst stirred up by a bad economy, government spending and bailouts. The rallies were directed at President Barack Obama's new administration on a symbolic day: the deadline to file income taxes. Protesters even threw what appeared to be a box of tea bags toward the White House, causing a brief lockdown at the compound."

Media Matters - Conservative media freak-out: claim Obama DHS targeting conservatives in report on right-wing extremists

Media Matters - Conservative media freak-out: claim Obama DHS targeting conservatives in report on right-wing extremists: "Conservatives in the media are citing a declassified DHS report detailing potential increases in right-wing extremism to claim that the Obama administration is targeting conservatives and others simply because they disagree with administration policies and proposals. Conservatives in the media are citing a declassified DHS report detailing potential increases in right-wing extremism to claim that the Obama administration is targeting conservatives and others simply because they disagree with administration policies and proposals."

Iran willing to build new relationship with US

Iran willing to build new relationship with US: "Iran's president said Wednesday he is willing to build a new relationship with the United States and is preparing new proposals aimed at breaking the impasse with the West over his country's nuclear program."

Somali pirates vow to hunt down, kill Americans

Somali pirates vow to hunt down, kill Americans: "Somali pirates vowed to hunt down American ships and kill their sailors and French forces detained 11 other brigands in a high-seas raid as tensions ratcheted up Wednesday off Africa's volatile eastern coast."

Fiat CEO: Concessions or no Chrysler deal

Fiat CEO: Concessions or no Chrysler deal: "Automaker Fiat Group SpA will walk away from a deal to take a 20-percent stake in Chrysler LLC if the U.S. automaker's unions don't agree to major cost cuts, Fiat CEO Sergio Marchionne said in an interview published Wednesday."

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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CHICAGOBUSINESS — POWERED BY CRAIN'S — Daily Business Briefing CRAIN'S LISTS SEND LETTERS TO THE EDITOR MULTIMEDIA WEEKLY JOB CHANGES TOP HEADLINES Tuesday, April 14, 2009 · Blagojevich pleads 'not guilty' · Southwest to debut Midway-Boston flights · Who's the new banker in the burbs? Bo knows · B of A backs off overdraft fee hike · Kraft rival slices coffee prices · Chase sues tech exec Flip over $7M loan · @properties starts distressed-property unit · Some General Growth investors want to sue · Deere to combine units, cut 200 jobs · A debt-free, easy feeling for 900 N. Michigan condo developer · Grainger to eliminate 300-400 jobs after Q1 profit drops 15%; shares rise · In brief: Schaumburg center for sale | Buck/Abu Dhabi | Sears Tower  · County board gets key, but unknown, new member: Hinz blog · Chicago knows Philly's pain, 3 California ballparks, and more: Biz of Sports  Final Markets Dow Jones 7,920.18 -137.63 -1.71% NASDAQ 1,625.72 -27.59 -1.67% Crain's Index 62.93 -1.920 -2.96% » View Other Top Headlines ADVERTISEMENT Support the Chicago River's continued recovery & get benefits such as FREE admission to the McCormick Tribune Bridgehouse & Chicago River Museum by joining our museum's Corporate Club. Learn the benefits to your company, community & the environment at bridgehousemuseum.org. OTHER HEADLINES · US retail sales fall unexpectedly in March Chicago Sun-Times · Cab crashes through Petterino's in Loop CBS2 · Motorola punches rivals below the belt TheStreet.com · Z Gallerie files Chapter 11 Reuters Crain's Chicago Business | 360 N. Michigan Ave. | Chicago, IL 60601 ADVERTISEMENT TODAY'S FEATURES Chicago Business Today - April 14 The latest ranking of residential real estate brokers. Find out who's on top and what it will take to stay there. More companies announce job cuts: Tribune, Discover included. When will the Ricketts family officially buy the Cubs? Local steel plant to idle operations.Read More · Check, Please! at Charlies Beinlich's SIGN UP FOR CUSTOM ALERTS Industries Companies Executives » 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, 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.' "