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ABC, CBS and NBC reports on federal budget give the president pass on spending, ignore critical liberal and conservative economists who argue it is 'unsustainable.'

Reporter warns government should take a more surgical approach to regulation and slow spending growth, not raise taxes and fees.

Media overlook Obama administration Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood.

But economists including liberal Paul Krugman call it an 'inventory blip.'

CNBC 'Mad Money' host calls President's nuclear overtures 'boilerplate,' insists embattled treasury secretary not a 'joker.'

Taxpayer group releases line-by-line price tag of State of the Union speech.

MSNBC host fails to point out that each job cost nearly $2 million.

With State of the Union address imminent, the press downplays costs, finds little economic criticism of proposals designed to recapture middle class support.

'Mad Money' host says president's 'anti-shareholder rampage' riskiest time for investors since Carter administration.

Story about the GOP taming 'Tea Party Tiger' contrasts Santelli to former Louisiana governor and noted populist Huey Long.

Network's White House correspondent says White House doesn't realize market ramifications of beating up on Wall Street.

Washington correspondent makes case for health care reform despite Brown victory; 'Squawk Box; co-hosts Kernen, Quick refute claim.