Boom in tiny bedbugs is causing big trouble

Boom in tiny bedbugs is causing big trouble: "The biggest bedbug outbreak since World War II has sent a collective shudder among apartment dwellers, college students and business travelers across the nation."

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. Networks ignored Panetta's caveats about CIA summary of Pelosi briefing Each of the network newscasts reported that CIA records show Nancy Pelosi was briefed about the use of waterboarding on Abu Zubaydah, but did not note Leon Panetta's caveats regarding the accuracy of the information in the documents. Read More Lauer helped Bond advance falsehoods about actions Pelosi could have taken to stop harsh interrogations On Today, Matt Lauer agreed with Sen. Kit Bond's false claim that Nancy Pelosi could have "call[ed] for a closed hearing" when she learned of the Bush administration's use of harsh interrogation techniques. In fact, as a Democrat in a Republican-controlled Congress, Pelosi had no authority to hold hearings. Nor did she have the power, as Bond claimed, to pass a bill to cut funding to prevent the administration from carrying out those methods. Read More Fox provides forum for Luntz's talking points Megyn Kelly and Fox News medical contributor Dr. Marc Siegel echoed talking points from a recent memo by conservative pollster Frank Luntz that is intended to help defeat President Obama and congressional Democrats' health-care reform initiative. Read More Does Fox News want to boot Pelosi from the speaker's chair? Fox News personalities have called for House Speaker Nancy Pelosi to step down as speaker because of the controversy over what the Bush administration told her about its use of harsh interrogation techniques. Read More Media ignore report that Cheney suggested waterboarding Iraqi detainee for evidence of Iraq-Al Qaeda link Network evening news programs on May 14, Fox News, and CNN all ignored a report that Vice President Dick Cheney's office "suggested waterboarding an Iraqi prisoner ... who was suspected to have knowledge of a Saddam-al Qaeda connection." Read More "Fair and balanced" Fox Nation shuts out progressive and pro-Obama commentaries Between May 1 and May 15, FoxNation.com linked to 15 newspaper op-eds and columns in its "Politics" section, but not one was from a progressive figure or presented a favorable view of the Obama administration. Read More Media ignore question of whether Congress was briefed on torture dissent Reporting on the CIA document detailing briefings members of Congress and staff received about harsh interrogation techniques, media outlets have largely ignored whether members were told there was significant disagreement within the administration regarding their legality and efficacy. Read More Barack Obama, Notre Dame, and the Casey myth President Obama is scheduled to speak at Notre Dame's graduation ceremony this weekend, after more than a month of complaints from a small number of anti-abortion rights activists who have received media attention far disproportionate to their numbers. Read More You can help support our work; become a volunteer media monitor, or donate to Media Matters for America.

Politics, Political News - POLITICO.com

Politics, Political News - POLITICO.com

President Barack Obama named Republican Utah Gov. Jon M. Huntsman Jr. as his pick for ambassador to China, likely removing one of his strongest potential challengers in the 2012 presidential campaign from the running.

Don't Make These 8 Dealership Mistakes- Yahoo! Autos Article Page

Don't Make These 8 Dealership Mistakes- Yahoo! Autos Article Page: "There's nothing like the sensations that come with buying a new car -- the seductive purring of the engine, the enticing new-car smell ... and that niggling feeling that you've just been had at the dealership. To some, visiting a car dealership is about as fun as a trip to the dentist, and we've all heard the horror stories of haggling and hoodwinking in the showroom. But it doesn't have to be that way. Although negotiating can be tricky, avoiding the following mistakes will help lead to a successful experience at the dealership -- and a worry-free drive home in your new car"

Final-Frontier-Below-Dealer-Cost: Personal Finance News from Yahoo! Finance

Final-Frontier-Below-Dealer-Cost: Personal Finance News from Yahoo! Finance: "Plunging auto sales are making this one of the worst times ever to sell cars. But if you're one of the relatively rare consumers shopping for a new vehicle, you're already in the driver's seat."

At end of Mideast trip, pope says peace possible

At end of Mideast trip, pope says peace possible: "Pope Benedict XVI ended his pilgrimage to the Holy Land on Friday with his strongest call yet for the creation of a Palestinian state and telling the faithful at the site of Jesus' crucifixion that peace is possible."

Pakistan says 55 Taliban, 3 troops killed in Swat

Pakistan says 55 Taliban, 3 troops killed in Swat: "Pakistani forces killed 55 Taliban in the northwestern valley of Swat on Friday, the army said, and lifted a curfew to allow thousands more civilians to flee before troops assail the Taliban-held main town."

NY Times: Obama selects Frieden as CDC director

NY Times: Obama selects Frieden as CDC director: "President Barack Obama on Friday will name Dr. Thomas Frieden as director of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, administration officials told The New York Times."

GM dealers expect word on plans to cut 1,100 shops

GM dealers expect word on plans to cut 1,100 shops: "A day after Chrysler LLC told a quarter of its dealers that it won't renew their contracts, owners of General Motors Corp. dealerships are awaiting word on whether they will be next."

Economists-See-Long-Road-to-Recovery: Personal Finance News from Yahoo! Finance

Economists-See-Long-Road-to-Recovery: Personal Finance News from Yahoo! Finance: "Economists in the latest Wall Street Journal survey see an end to the recession by autumn, but say it will take years for the economy to fully recover."

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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. Fox News now giving publicity to Republican Governors' "Tea Party 2.0" Following Fox News' aggressive promotion of the April 15 "tea party" protests, Greta Van Susteren did a segment on the forthcoming "Tea Party 2.0," and stated, "If you wanted to go to a tea party on April 15 but could not make it ... tomorrow's your big chance." Read More Politico dubiously suggests Republicans' opposition to Hayes is about Hayes The Politico dubiously suggested that Republicans rejected David Hayes' confirmation as deputy Interior secretary because of his purported "proposals to yank oil drilling leases on public lands." In fact, Republicans have reportedly said, "This is not about Hayes." Read More ABC report on interrogation hearing left out testimony on non-harsh methods' success Reporting on the testimony of a former FBI agent who "told Congress today that he witnessed CIA interrogation methods on terror suspects that were, in his words, 'borderline torture' " and "called the methods 'ineffective,' 'unreliable,' and 'harmful,' " ABC's Charles Gibson did not mention that the agent also testified about the success of non-harsh interrogation methods. Read More Moore falsely accused Frank of "involvement in giving a blank check to Fannie and Freddie" The Wall Street Journal's Stephen Moore falsely accused Rep. Barney Frank of "involvement in giving a blank check to Fannie and Freddie," echoing the oft-repeated myth that Frank fought efforts to strengthen congressional oversight over Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. Read More Wash. Post buries lede, entire story in report on Soufan testimony After running a story on its front page about what congressional Democrats had been told about enhanced interrogation, The Washington Post buried a much shorter report on testimony by former FBI agent Ali Soufan. Read More Rove falsely smears Pelosi as "an accomplice" to torture In his Wall Street Journal column, Karl Rove claimed that because Nancy Pelosi was allegedly "informed" of the Bush administration's use of enhanced interrogation techniques, her non-action made her "an accomplice to 'torture.' " The claim is inconsistent with the definition of "accomplice," as well as with the reality of Pelosi's ability to affect the Bush administration's actions in any way. Read More Without Obama, Barnicle and Scarborough baselessly claim, Dems "are weaker" than Republicans Mike Barnicle and Joe Scarborough said that -- if, inexplicably, one doesn't consider President Obama -- Democrats are "weaker than the Republicans." In fact, recent polling on favorable/approval ratings of members of Congress show congressional Democrats with higher favorable/approval ratings than congressional Republicans. Read More Scarborough ignores experts who say torture undermines national security Joe Scarborough suggested that those who oppose the use of harsh interrogation techniques are "willing to sacrifice on national security." However, military and FBI interrogators have testified that those techniques are ineffective and detrimental to U.S. security. Read More You can help support our work; become a volunteer media monitor, or donate to Media Matters for America.

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. Hannity still playing "dumb" about Nugent's use of the "B" word on his show Discussing Perez Hilton's remarks about Carrie Prejean, Sean Hannity stated, "I would think that you wouldn't want somebody that calls a woman -- any woman -- a dumb 'b' ever on your show." However, Hannity previously aired footage of Ted Nugent calling Hillary Clinton a "worthless bitch," then referred to Nugent as a "friend and frequent guest on the program." Read More Hannity twists Wash. Post report to claim "the stimulus is failing" Sean Hannity cited a Washington Post article to claim that "the stimulus is failing." In fact, the article did not report that the stimulus "is failing," but rather that "many states are finding that the funds are not enough." Read More WSJ misleads on greenhouse gas memo The Wall Street Journal reported that "a White House document ... says regulating greenhouse gases under the Clean Air Act 'is likely to have serious economic consequences,' " but did not note that the statement was reportedly made by the Small Business Administration's Office of Advocacy, which is independent of the SBA and headed by an acting chief counsel appointed by President Bush. Read More NewsBusters' Huston falsely claims Obama responsible for funding "Chinese hookers" study NewsBusters' Warner Todd Huston falsely claimed that President Obama funded a $2.6 million NIH grant to "help train Chinese prostitutes to 'drink responsibly on the job.' " In fact, the grant was awarded during the Bush administration. Read More Fox again hosts McCaughey to push health care reform falsehoods Talking with Betsy McCaughey about health care reform, Cavuto guest host Elizabeth MacDonald did not challenge McCaughey on falsehoods she advanced during the Cavuto segment, or on false claims that she has previously made on the issue. Read More In 2004 WSJ op-ed, Yoo made claims at odds with his Justice Department memos In a May 2004 op-ed, John Yoo made assertions that were later revealed to be highly misleading or at odds with legal memos he had written during the Bush administration. Read More You can help support our work; become a volunteer media monitor, or donate to Media Matters for America.

In Bethlehem, Pope calls for Palestinian state

In Bethlehem, Pope calls for Palestinian state: "Pope Benedict XVI made a powerful plea Wednesday for a Palestinian state, mixing prayer and politics at Jesus' birthplace and expressing solidarity at a refugee camp with 'all the homeless Palestinians who long to be able to return to their birthplace.'"

Obama, Dems press unified message on health care

Obama, Dems press unified message on health care: "The White House scrambled Wednesday to get Democrats behind a unified message of affordability and choice on health legislation amid concerns that Republicans could scare the public with images of a health care system run by bureaucrats. President Barack Obama used his bully pulpit for the third straight day to reinforce his commitment to reshaping the nation's health care system to bring down costs and extend coverage to 50 million uninsured people."

Treasury wants more financial regulations

Treasury wants more financial regulations: "The Obama administration is asking Congress to extend its oversight of the financial system to include the shadowy market of derivatives, the kind of complex financial instruments that helped bring down the giant insurer AIG."

Obama reverses on releasing photos

Obama reverses on releasing photos: "In a dramatic, high-profile reversal for his young administration, President Barack Obama is seeking to block the release of 44 photographs depicting abuse of detainees in U.S. military custody in Iraq and Afghanistan."

Shanna Moakler Resigns as Miss California Pageant Director - omg! news on Yahoo!

Shanna Moakler Resigns as Miss California Pageant Director - omg! news on Yahoo!: "The day after Carrie Prejean was told she could keep her Miss California crown, Shanna Moakler has resigned, she confirms to Usmagazine.com exclusively."

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