Networks Serve as Deputy for Food Police

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ABC Perplexed at High Demand for High-Priced Gas

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Network's reporters ignore analysis that shows prices are reasonable when adjusted for inflation, personal income.

ABC Presents One Young Spendthrift as Symbol of Poor Money Management

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Reporter Stark leaves out that many 20-somethings are planning for retirement.

Washington Post Stokes Class Envy with Front-Page Story

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But the article itself shows blue-collar workers like nurses, carpenters among those benefiting from strong economy.

CNN's Lee Pumps Up Gas Price

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Business reporter errs in saying Americans are paying a penny less than the 'all-time high.'

CBS Lets Government off the Hook in Florida 'Insurance Crisis

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Subsidized flood insurance encourages building on hurricane-prone coasts, while consumers are shocked at private market prices.

CBS Ignores Role of Tax Hike in Atlantic City Casino Closings

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Reporter Alfonsi left out how Democratic governor's plans to raise sales tax shut down the Garden State's government.

NBC's 'Today' Gives Voice to Class Envy in Hollywood

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Reporter highlights complaint of Academy Award announcer about actors but ignores man's movie work.

CNN Puts Food Police on Patrol in the Grocery Aisle

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'American Morning' features anti-food industry Nestle as it scolds shoppers on processed foods.

CBS Upstages Good Economic News with Foreclosure Worries

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Reporter highlights Cape Cod foreclosure, but leaves out how house is above average in value.

AP's '100 Scientists' Should Be Called '19 Gore Supporters

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Article fails to acknowledge previous links between fans and Gore, calls movie's errors "tiny."

CBS Hypes Tiny 'Smart Car,' Derides 'Bigger is Better Attitude

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Reporter John Blackstone left out how the 60-horsepower car lacks pep for highway driving.

Media Confidence Index Stays Low Despite Consumer Optimism

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Housing sales, consumer confidence up despite predictions of economic downturn.

Media Confidence Index Stays Low

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