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. Would a real news organization help GOP PACs raise money? Fox News contributor Dick Morris -- who previously asked Fox News viewers to contribute to an ad campaign by the League of American Voters (LAV), which asserts it is "Leading the Fight to Stop Obama Care" -- stated on Hannity that his website has "raised now $2.5 million" to run the LAV ads against Democratic health care reform proposals. Although Fox News rejects criticism that it is viewed as a political organization, Morris and Fox host Mike Huckabee have previously used Fox News shows to raise money for Republican political action committees, and Fox News' promotion of the Tea Party Express also helped a Republican PAC with fundraising. Read More Beck, right-wing media bring Mao attack to "manufacturing czar" Bloom, ignoring conservatives who have cited Mao After attacking White House communications director Anita Dunn for stating that Mao Zedong was one of her "favorite political philosophers," Glenn Beck and right-wing bloggers have seized on "manufacturing czar" Ron Bloom's February 2008 statement that he agrees "with Mao that political power comes largely from the barrel of a gun." However, numerous conservatives, including Newt Gingrich and John McCain, have approvingly cited the tactics of Mao, Vladimir Lenin, and the Viet Cong, stated that they had used those tactics in their political work, or have otherwise highlighted their philosophies, and yet have slipped under media conservatives' communist radar. Read More Morris' dubious poll numbers: claims Fox viewers are White House "base" in effort to defend his employer During the October 19 edition of Hannity, Fox News political analyst Dick Morris, in an effort to defend his network against criticism from the White House, claimed that Fox News' audience is the White House's "political base." However, polling indicates that Fox News viewers favored both John McCain and George W. Bush by nearly 10 to 1, and more than three times as many Republicans as Democrats consider Fox News to be their main source of news; polling also indicates that Fox News viewers are routinely more misinformed than consumers of other outlets on issues such as health care and Iraq. Read More Fox figures parrot Cliffs Notes conservatives' criticisms about length of Senate Finance health care bill Following the release of the 1,502-page Senate Finance Committee health reform bill, Fox News contributor Newt Gingrich and Fox & Friends co-host Steve Doocy parroted conservative bloggers' complaints that the bill is excessively long. Specifically, Gingrich repeated RedState managing editor Erick Erickson's claim that the bill is longer than "the last two Harry Potter books," while Doocy amplified HotAir blogger Allahpundit's criticism that "[a]t a steady clip of two minutes per page, working a full eight-hour day, you'd be through it in just under a week." Read More Black helicopters return: Beck, others use climate trade negotiations to fearmonger about world government, communism Glenn Beck and other media conservatives, including Rush Limbaugh and Michelle Malkin, seized on comments by British lord Christopher Monckton to fearmonger that if the United States agreed to a treaty dealing with climate change, it would be signing its sovereignty away to a "world government." Beck and others have previously fearmongered about the possibility of world government and the loss of U.S. sovereignty. Read More Is Glenn Beck accusing Fox Broadcasting Co. and Rupert Murdoch of engaging in Maoist activities? During his October 19 Fox News show, Glenn Beck ranted that, because of the overlap in the message of volunteerism from President Obama's "Corporation for National and Community Service and a call for more service and volunteerism" on network television from the Entertainment Industry Foundation, "[i]t's almost like we're living in Mao's China right now" and noted that NBC executive Mitch Metcalf is an "EIF board member," exclaiming, "[M]y God, it can't be." But Fox Broadcasting Co. -- which airs Fox News programming and, like Fox News, is owned by News Corp. -- is also participating in EIF's volunteer initiative, and has a vice president who sit on EIF's board of directors with Metcalf; further, News Corp. chairman and CEO Rupert Murdoch sits on EIF's "honorary board of governors." Read More You can help support our work; become a volunteer media monitor, or donate to Media Matters for America.

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ABC7 eNews

>>> Having trouble viewing this newsletter? View as a webpage. Top Stories Tuesday, October 20, 2009 Monk expected to plead guilty | VIDEO A former top aide to Rod Blagojevich is expected to change his plea and become a star witness in the corruption case against the ousted Illinois governor. Fallen officer honored at CPD headquarters | VIDEO The star of a Chicago police officer who was killed in the line of duty was retired on Tuesday. U of Ill. Chancellor Herman resigns University of Illinois Chancellor Richard Herman has resigned following months of pressure over the admissions scandal at the school's Urbana-Champaign campus. Closing arguments delivered in Degorski case Prosecutors and defense attorneys have delivered closing arguments to a jury that will decide the fate of a man convicted of killing seven employees at a suburban Chicago restaurant in 1993. Ill. treasurer sets date to auction hotel The state of Illinois will auction off a Springfield hotel in December after 27 years and a $30 million unpaid debt. MORE STORIES Strange Mexico's pink taxis cater to fed-up females 9 lives per gallon? Cat stuck in SUV engine is OK Museum's Earhart 'hair' just thread Gunman prays with clerk before finishing robbery Cow? Chow? Rep says: 'Just call me Joseph' Consumer Baby food recalled, may be tainted with botulism Hurdles remain as FCC ponders 'Net data rules Target to offer discount with reusable bag Toyota vehicle problem may not involve mats Toys R Us offers holiday layaway plan Healthbeat CARE's Dr. Gayle tapped to advise Obama administration on HIV/AIDS | VIDEO MRIs may lead to unnecessary back surgery Relaxation can improve fertility Video games may cause pain in children Virtual Treatments for Vertigo MOST POPULAR State's atty investigates NU journalism project Man shot, killed in Calumet City 2 bodies found in Calumet City forest preserve Teen with H1N1 flu dies Columnist's son to be sentenced All Most Popular Advertisement TODAY'S WEATHER OUTLOOK 63°F 50°F Times of clouds and sun Hour-by-Hour | 7 Day Forecast | Radar & Satellite TONIGHT ON ABC 7:00 PM Shark Tank 8:00 PM Dancing with the Stars 9:01 PM The Forgotten 10:00 PM ABC 7 News 10:35 PM Nightline Lottery Results Your Daily Horoscope Special Segment: Faces of Strength This year alone, nearly 200,000 American women and 2,000 men will learn they have breast cancer. Faces Of Strength 2009 Breast Cancer Awareness: Making Strides Tricks, Treats and Travel Deals Too old for a trip around the neighborhood for candy this Halloween? With the spooky holiday falling on a weekend this year, you might consider taking your little goblins on a trip to a scary destination. 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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>>> Having trouble viewing this newsletter? View as a webpage. Top Stories Monday, October 19, 2009 Daley, Fenger parents meet with CPS | VIDEO Four students accused in the beating death of a Fenger student appear in court Monday as officials discuss how to create a safer passage to and from school. Area blocked around fire scene Officials are warning people to be careful around a Northwest Side building that was gutted by fire Sunday night. Police: Truck found in Baltimore hit-and-run Baltimore police say they've found the pickup truck sought in a hit-and-run crash that killed a Johns Hopkins University student from the Chicago area, but they're still looking for the driver. Transit agencies deal with budget shortfalls Layoff notices are going out to more than 1,000 CTA workers in one of the first steps in proposed service cuts for next year. Blago may lose 'Celebrity Apprentice' spot Former Governor Rod Blagojevich is due in court Monday afternoon for a hearing in his federal corruption case. His lawyers could address his upcoming appearance on the reality TV show "Celebrity Apprentice." MORE STORIES Strange Town uses goats to clear meadow, save a buck Teen faces 'V for Vendetta' charge More than 200 Elvis items auctioned | VIDEO XXXXXXX license plate marks spot for ticket-magnet Man who shot cannonball into home faces felony Consumer Hurdles remain as FCC ponders 'Net data rules Can you trust user reviews? For online bargains, working together yields deals Sony to release more powerful Playstation Walmart, Amazon offer pre-sale book deals Healthbeat Virtual Treatments for Vertigo Study: Kids should avoid acetaminophen post-H1N1 vaccine Largest turtle-linked salmonella outbreak detailed Hitting early, swine flu claims 11 more kids in US FDA approves Merck's Gardasil for boys MOST POPULAR 18 cars stolen at two luxury dealers Driver dies in Lombard retention pond Crews battle fire at North Side store Infant suffers broken ribs, father accused Road worker killed in Berwyn hit-and-run All Most Popular Advertisement TODAY'S WEATHER OUTLOOK 62°F 48°F Breezy with times of clouds and sun Hour-by-Hour | 7 Day Forecast | Radar & Satellite TONIGHT ON ABC 7:00 PM Dancing with the Stars 9:02 PM Castle 10:00 PM ABC 7 News 10:35 PM Nightline Lottery Results Your Daily Horoscope Felony charges possible in balloon boy hoax The lawyer for the man accused of perpetrating the balloon boy hoax to promote a reality show said Monday that he expects authorities to bring charges against his client in the next day as investigators analyze e-mails that show Richard Heene and an associate discussing the stunt months ago. Photos: Officials chase hot-air balloon Comments: What do you think? Recipes: Not Just Pumpkin Pies From sweet to savory dishes, cooks can find many uses for pumpkins. Sweet 'n Spicy Pork and Pumpkin Chili Curried Pumpkin and Goat Cheese Gallette Pumpkin Patch Picking Tips Family grows giant pumpkins for fun SUBSCRIPTION OPTIONS I'd like to receive the following newsletters from abc7chicago.com Daily Weather | Daily News | 190 North Sign up for news alerts

Rifqa investigation ignored facts re: Islam

Can't see this email? View the online version. What's best for Rifqa? Advertisement Watch Trailer - Order Today - Limited Supplies Rifqa investigation ignored facts re: Islam Terrorism expert Robert Spencer says it's a travesty of justice that a 17-year-old Christian covert from Islam has been ordered by a judge to return to Ohio where her Islamic family resides. Perspective: Nobel is no laughing matter President Obama's radical stance on the issue of abortion categorically disqualifies him from any consideration for the Nobel Peace Prize. Operation Rescue blows whistle on Calif. abortionist Operation Rescue is working to draw attention to a San Diego abortionist who may not be working legally. Lawsuits continue to block parental notification law The ACLU has filed another lawsuit to block Illinois' parental notification law for abortions performed on minors. Obama made mistake scrapping missile defense A national defense strategist says it will be exceedingly difficult to get the Russians to go along with tougher sanctions against Iran, thanks to President Obama's giving away of a major bargaining chip. More of today's news Uconn Player Di... Marathon Deaths Balloon Sheriff UConn mourns stabbing death of football player STORRS, Conn. Less than 12 hours after celebrating his team's homecoming victory over Louisville, Connecticut football coach Randy Edsall was at a hospital identifying the body Health care bill makes Sen. Roland Burris relevant WASHINGTON For Democrats determined to get a health care bill, Sen. Roland Burris is like the house guest who couldn't be refused, won't soon be leaving Sheriff: Boy-in-balloon was hoax, charges expected FORT COLLINS, Colo. The story that a little boy had floated away in a giant helium balloon was a hoax concocted to land a reality television Feds to issue new medical marijuana policy WASHINGTON Federal drug agents won't pursue pot smoking patients or their sanctioned suppliers in states that allow medical marijuana, under new legal guidelines to be issued Monday Catholic Diocese of Wilmington files bankruptcy ANNAPOLIS, Md. Delaware's Catholic Diocese of Wilmington filed for federal bankruptcy protection on Sunday night, on the eve of a civil trial in a high profile sex abuse Blaming Beck by Crane Durham Glenn Beck is now the symbol for opposition to President Obama’s administration agenda. There are many critics of the administration who could have gotten the nod like Sean Hannity, Laura Ingraham or Crane Durham (whoever that guy White House Keeps Banging the FOX News Drum I thought that perhaps the White House vs. FOX News battle would have died down just a bit over the weekend, but instead it escalated. In fact,several members of theWhite House administration appeared on television andurged other news organizations to Obama Advisor: 'If you're very old, we're not going to give you all that technology and all those drugs' Elijah Friedeman| Obama advisor Robert Reich gave a speech on what an honest presidential candidate would say about healthcare. A brief excerpt: "f you're very old, we're not going to give you all that technology and all those drugs for the last couple of years of your life to keep you maybe going for another couple of months. It's too expensive...so we're going to let you die." Leaving God for the government god by David P. Smith Here in America, where church attendance is declining and “fruit inspection†tells us that the lifestyles of many who claim Christ is lacking in evidence of a Christian way of living, many have decided that giving Poll: Hillary Clinton more popular than Obama Elijah Friedeman| New polling by Gallup shows that Hillary Clinton is now more popular than Obama. As shocking as this idea would have seemed nine months ago, it's true. Majority of Nobel Committee objected to Obama Peace Prize Elijah Friedeman| A Norweigan tabloid is reporting that three of the five members of the Nobel Peace Prize Committee objected to awarding Obama a peace prize. It was a tabloid, but still, this is interesting. Gibbs Ups the Ante in White House War Against FOX News White House Press Secretary Robert Gibbs was asked about the comments Anita Dunn made about FOX News during his daily briefing yesterday. Courtesy of Hot Air. Gibbs had this to say about criticism of the White House and its attitude Same Difference as Me description What Difference Do it Make description Beauty and the Brush(2) description Beauty and the Brush description Everyone wants to be Free description Its More Disturbing description Miss Information description Learn2Discern - Muslims on the Mall On September 25 - about 2,000 muslims gathered in Washington D.C. to pray for ________? Join us on Learn2Discern! THE SLIPPERY ROAD TO FASCISM Jan Markell explores parallels between the present state of the Union and the rise of Adolf Hitler and the Nazi takeover of Germany and Europe. OBAMA : View from an African-American Christian A great dissertation from an African-American composer on Barack Obama and his reasons for not voting for him in the presidential election of 2008. Pride Cometh... By Sheri CobbUgly is seeing pride in someone else. Uglier is seeing pride in my children. Ugliest is seeing pride in myself. 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