Media Bias: Fox/CBS mentions the soldiers killed were not object of attack. ABC/NBC News implies the soldiers were the target, ABC did not mention the police building. NBC calls it a "setback"
Fox:
(1) Pirates: Navy and Pirates moving forces in. Captain failed escape attempt. French navy rescue - 1 hostage killed on yacht.
(2) Obama: glimmers of hope on economy. Fed: don't reveal results of stress tests. $192 billion budget deficit in March.
(3) Exports down in China, down 17% vs 26% in Feburary.
(4) Japan $150 billion stimulus package.
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(5) Card Check Controversy. West Virginia.
(6) 900 million increase in food stamp cost due to ethanol use
(7) Biden stands by his "dressing down" of Bush. Rove, others says Biden never said it.
(8) Obama and Clinton meet at picnic table near swing set.
(9) Shandra levy alleged killer on way to Washington.
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(10) North Korea leader re-elected. He appears older and thinner.
(11) House Replublican will work with White House to pass a "clean"bill for $85 billion war supplemental.
(12) Iraq: 5 U.S. soldiers when bomber attack police building, american soldiers were passing by
(13) Women in Iraqi parliament.
(14) Afghanistan pre-surge PR campaign
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Grapevine: 10 priests are asking Notre Dame to rescind invitation to Obama.
Bachus (R-AL) "Some of these guys I wok with, the men and women in Congress, are socialists."
Clinton: Raffle for prizes to pay off debt. Including American Idol final tickets.
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(15) Student wants to wear military uniform during graduation.
(16) Demjanjuk can be deported (89)
(17) Georgian president willing to talk to opponents.
(18) British Pubs. 2000 closed last year. Victim of ban on smoking and higher taxes.
(19) Good friday.
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Panel Discussion:
Piracy:
Rove/Biden back and forth. Biden has not come forward with any date or time or so called statement.
The Bow: You can believe the White House or your lying eyes.
Church still not picked. Political Issue
ABC
(1) Tornados
(2) Fire Storm in OK, TX
(3) Pirates: Escape attempt
(4) 5 U.S. soldiers killed in truck bombing in Mosul ["deadliest attack against U.S. forces in Iraq in 13 months" ], 10,000 pounds of homemade explosives.
(5) Burials in Italy
(6) Obama met with economic advisors, pointing to recovery. White House worried of "mission accomplish" moment. Only $50 billion of stimulus has been delivered.
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(7) Virgiina Tech Building opened. Bighmanton, NY. 53 people died in mass shooting last month. "IF I only had a gun":
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(8) Face transplant
(9) Miracle baby
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(10) Persons of the Week: Women basketball team. Perfection, 39-0. UConn.
CBS:
(1) Tornados./ Wildfires.
(2) Piracy: Threatening to kill Captain. Navy unable to use it powers against pirates.
(3) Iraq: 5 soldiers killed. "A suicide bomber blew up his truck outside the police headquarters in Mosul. The U.S. military says the soldiers were not the target."
(4) Obama: economy. Glimmers of hope.
(5) Obama will speak at ASU, but will not given honorary degree. ASU is reconsidering its decision according to Politico.
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(6) Preemies: 1 of 8 babies born. Breast milk. Lots of variation in quality of milk from same woman.
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(7) Computer Worm: Conficker assault begins.
(8) Italy: burials.
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(9) Assignment America:
NBC:
(1) Deadly Tornadoes
(2) Fires OK
(3) High-Seas Standoff: French assault, 1 hostage, 2 pirates killed.
(4) Iraq: Suicide attack, 5 U.S. soldiers killed. "It has to be considered a military and strategic setback". 2000 pounds of explosive. killing 2 iraqi policemen and wounding 60 others.
(5) Economic Outlook: Change in tone, more positive. "glimmers of hope across the economy" because of the 800 billion dollars stimulus package
(6) ASU: was not planning to give president a honorary degree, the president will be appropriately honored.
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(7) Italy earthquakes.
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(8) Opening day, Detroit auto workers throw out first pitch.
(9) GM auctioning off car collection.
(10) Web camera catches home robbery. Woman calls police.
(11) Picture of Obama and Clinton at picnic table
(12) Question about Obama's dog.
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(13) Making a difference: Pets.
Friday, April 10, 2009
Capitalism is favored over socialism
link
"The Rasmussen Reports national telephone survey found that 53 percent of Americans say capitalism is better, while 20 percent said they believe that socialism is the better system. Twenty-seven percent of respondents said they are not sure which is better.
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"Republicans, by an 11-to-1 margin, said they favor capitalism. Among Democrats, 39 percent said capitalism is better, while 30 percent said they prefer socialism."
"The poll found that adults under 30 are evenly divided on which system is better, while adults over 40 strongly favor capitalism."
"The Rasmussen Reports national telephone survey found that 53 percent of Americans say capitalism is better, while 20 percent said they believe that socialism is the better system. Twenty-seven percent of respondents said they are not sure which is better.
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"Republicans, by an 11-to-1 margin, said they favor capitalism. Among Democrats, 39 percent said capitalism is better, while 30 percent said they prefer socialism."
"The poll found that adults under 30 are evenly divided on which system is better, while adults over 40 strongly favor capitalism."
Media Bias
How much cover do this get in main stream media? How much would it had if Bush had said it?
Does the Bow Matter?
Here is a link to CBS response to Bush holding hands with the Saudi King.
Why does the bow matter?
(1) The White House tried to deny Obama bowed to the King.
(2) Arab media used the picture to say Obama was showing subservience to the King.
(3) Protocol has the President of the United States does not bow to Royalty.
(4) Illustrates bias of media. So far I have not seen anything on NBC, CBS, and ABC nightly news. ABC's Nightline response was to do a viewer poll. If you find a video link please send it to me.
CNN discussion:
On Bush:
CBS News: ""Picture of the week?" asks XXXX. "It might be picture of the month."
On Obama:
From Nightline:
Closing Arguments: Obama Takes a Bow?
April 08, 2009 11:43 PM
President Barack Obama standing among fellow world leaders at the G20.
He sees King Abdullah of Saudi Arabia and goes in for the hello.
There is a handshake. Obama bends at the waist. But was it a bow? -- what would be a breach of presidential protocol when greeting royalty.
The White House called it a "lean," pointing out the king is shorter than the president.
So tonight, we ask you: Was it a bow? And do you care?
Tell us what you think.
"
Why does the bow matter?
(1) The White House tried to deny Obama bowed to the King.
(2) Arab media used the picture to say Obama was showing subservience to the King.
(3) Protocol has the President of the United States does not bow to Royalty.
(4) Illustrates bias of media. So far I have not seen anything on NBC, CBS, and ABC nightly news. ABC's Nightline response was to do a viewer poll. If you find a video link please send it to me.
CNN discussion:
On Bush:
CBS News: ""Picture of the week?" asks XXXX. "It might be picture of the month."
On Obama:
From Nightline:
Closing Arguments: Obama Takes a Bow?
April 08, 2009 11:43 PM
President Barack Obama standing among fellow world leaders at the G20.
He sees King Abdullah of Saudi Arabia and goes in for the hello.
There is a handshake. Obama bends at the waist. But was it a bow? -- what would be a breach of presidential protocol when greeting royalty.
The White House called it a "lean," pointing out the king is shorter than the president.
So tonight, we ask you: Was it a bow? And do you care?
Tell us what you think.
"
Thursday, April 9, 2009
News Summary
Fox (1) Positive Economic News. Dow Up. More refinance loans. Wells Fargo makes 3 billion. Trade deficit falls to 10 year low. 654K new unemployed, less than last week. 8.5% unemployed.
(2) CT says nothing it can do about AIG bonuses.
(3) Tarp,of $700 billion $32.5B unallocated. $371B undisbursed.
(4) Pirates/Captain held hostage.
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(5) Carbon emission fee may die of politics. Administration deferring to congress.
(6) West Virginia - Cap - and Trade. Coal mining drives economy there. The two democratic senators against Obama's plan. Solar 20 / Wind 14/ Coal 3 cents per kilowatt hour.
Caterpiller, 75% of revenue comes from coal.
(7) Jeb Bush says Obama should stop saying everything was bad before I got here.
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(8) Iran: Says it is open to talks.
(9) North Korea: new pictures of president, looks older.
(10) White House to seek $83 Billion in supplemental spending for the war.
(11) Dodd wants to save defense contractor jobs.
(12) England counter-terrorism official resigns.
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Grapevine: Although almost every media showed images of Bush holding hands with the King of Saudia Arabia, almost none are showing Obama's bow to the King. The White House says Obama did not bow, he use both hands to shake his hand. Michael Goldbarb of the weekly Standard says " ... a violation of more than two centuries of tradition and protocol holding that American presidents never bow before royalty."
For the first time a Saudi man divorced his wife by text message.
(13) New pollution control for CA gas station, $11K per pump. A 3% increase in pollution reduction.
(14) Moran wants to say illegals have nothing to fear from the census.
(15) Military desserts in Canada being sent back to U.S.
(16) Critics say black caucus ignored political prisoners in Cuba
(17) Rove calls Biden a serial exaggerator..
Discussion Panel:
Economic turnaround. Unemployment may go over 10%.
Iran says willing to talk about nuclear program. Iran claims it has 7000 centrifuges.
ABC:
(1) Pirates.
(2) Dow Up. WellsFargo. Refinancing Push
(3) Scotland yard, security blunder.
(4) Baseball pitcher dies in hit and run accident.
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(5) A Closer look: Primary Care. Mayo Family care clinics to reduce emergency room expense.
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(6) On the Money: Us gov buy 17,600 fuel efficient cars, china buying GM cars. GM auctioning show vehicles."Bling" SUV.
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(7) Cuddle fish.
CBS:
(1) Pirates."Full attention of the Obama administration"
(2) Iran, open to holding talks. First reactor fuel rod mad entirely in Iran. Closer to be able to make weapon.
(3) Iraq tens of thousands of protestors mark sixth anniversary of fall of Baghdad, demanding troops go home, burn Bush effigy on pedestal Saddam statue once stood
(4) Surprising results from Wells Fargo, causing rise in banks stocks. Government "stress test" rallies market. Mutual funds developing for "bad loans"
(5) Retails sales 2% in March. Dismal new car sales, 37% decline from last year. American car sales up 25% in China.
(6) Korea: Kim makes appearance.
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(7) U.S. military suicides. 54 year to date. 143 last year.
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(8) Deadly trend in Chicago, 32 students murdered.
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(9) Home gardens.
NBC:
(1) American Hostage: Pirates.
(2) Retail Sales 1.8% down, 64,000 jobless, 5.84 million, dow up 246
(3) Obama urges American to refinance loans. CA market encouraging signs. Stockton market up. Second wave of foreclosures expected.
(4) Government buy 17,600 cars. Out of economic stimulus package.
(5) Wildfires in Oklahoma
(6) Baseball pitcher dies in hit and run accident.
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(7) Iran: making nuclear progress, real goal to build weapons
(8) Korea: Kim makes appearance.
(9) Economic downturn affecting pre-K kids. Funding cuts.
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(10) In depth report: growing homeless population living in tent city, Sacramento. City forcing people to move.
(11) Obama hosting a passover dinner tonight.
(12) M. Obama working on vegetable garden.
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(13) Making a difference: acts of kindness in cruel economy. Down syndrome children ballet class.
(2) CT says nothing it can do about AIG bonuses.
(3) Tarp,of $700 billion $32.5B unallocated. $371B undisbursed.
(4) Pirates/Captain held hostage.
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(5) Carbon emission fee may die of politics. Administration deferring to congress.
(6) West Virginia - Cap - and Trade. Coal mining drives economy there. The two democratic senators against Obama's plan. Solar 20 / Wind 14/ Coal 3 cents per kilowatt hour.
Caterpiller, 75% of revenue comes from coal.
(7) Jeb Bush says Obama should stop saying everything was bad before I got here.
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(8) Iran: Says it is open to talks.
(9) North Korea: new pictures of president, looks older.
(10) White House to seek $83 Billion in supplemental spending for the war.
(11) Dodd wants to save defense contractor jobs.
(12) England counter-terrorism official resigns.
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Grapevine: Although almost every media showed images of Bush holding hands with the King of Saudia Arabia, almost none are showing Obama's bow to the King. The White House says Obama did not bow, he use both hands to shake his hand. Michael Goldbarb of the weekly Standard says " ... a violation of more than two centuries of tradition and protocol holding that American presidents never bow before royalty."
For the first time a Saudi man divorced his wife by text message.
(13) New pollution control for CA gas station, $11K per pump. A 3% increase in pollution reduction.
(14) Moran wants to say illegals have nothing to fear from the census.
(15) Military desserts in Canada being sent back to U.S.
(16) Critics say black caucus ignored political prisoners in Cuba
(17) Rove calls Biden a serial exaggerator..
Discussion Panel:
Economic turnaround. Unemployment may go over 10%.
Iran says willing to talk about nuclear program. Iran claims it has 7000 centrifuges.
ABC:
(1) Pirates.
(2) Dow Up. WellsFargo. Refinancing Push
(3) Scotland yard, security blunder.
(4) Baseball pitcher dies in hit and run accident.
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(5) A Closer look: Primary Care. Mayo Family care clinics to reduce emergency room expense.
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(6) On the Money: Us gov buy 17,600 fuel efficient cars, china buying GM cars. GM auctioning show vehicles."Bling" SUV.
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(7) Cuddle fish.
CBS:
(1) Pirates."Full attention of the Obama administration"
(2) Iran, open to holding talks. First reactor fuel rod mad entirely in Iran. Closer to be able to make weapon.
(3) Iraq tens of thousands of protestors mark sixth anniversary of fall of Baghdad, demanding troops go home, burn Bush effigy on pedestal Saddam statue once stood
(4) Surprising results from Wells Fargo, causing rise in banks stocks. Government "stress test" rallies market. Mutual funds developing for "bad loans"
(5) Retails sales 2% in March. Dismal new car sales, 37% decline from last year. American car sales up 25% in China.
(6) Korea: Kim makes appearance.
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(7) U.S. military suicides. 54 year to date. 143 last year.
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(8) Deadly trend in Chicago, 32 students murdered.
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(9) Home gardens.
NBC:
(1) American Hostage: Pirates.
(2) Retail Sales 1.8% down, 64,000 jobless, 5.84 million, dow up 246
(3) Obama urges American to refinance loans. CA market encouraging signs. Stockton market up. Second wave of foreclosures expected.
(4) Government buy 17,600 cars. Out of economic stimulus package.
(5) Wildfires in Oklahoma
(6) Baseball pitcher dies in hit and run accident.
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(7) Iran: making nuclear progress, real goal to build weapons
(8) Korea: Kim makes appearance.
(9) Economic downturn affecting pre-K kids. Funding cuts.
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(10) In depth report: growing homeless population living in tent city, Sacramento. City forcing people to move.
(11) Obama hosting a passover dinner tonight.
(12) M. Obama working on vegetable garden.
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(13) Making a difference: acts of kindness in cruel economy. Down syndrome children ballet class.
Wednesday, April 8, 2009
News Summary
Fox: (1) Pirates hold U.S. ship's pilot hostage.
(2) No response from Obama on North Korea missle launch.
(3) Government wants to build 2 new spy satellites and pay for 2 commercial ones.
(4) Black Caucus Cuban Trip. Ilena Ros-Lehtinen (Florida congresswoman) criticizes trip.
(5) Birt Hume Commentary. Left wants to engage Cuba, but didn't like Reagan engaging with South Africa.
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(6) Wholesales cut inventory and raise sales. Stock market up.
(7) West Virginia, considering raising amount employers pay to unemployment fund. Concern about economy, cap-and-trade plan.
(8) Abortion. Doctors trying to save conscience clause.
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(9) Russia and China hackers threaten U.S. electric grids.
(10) Obama Science advisors admits using radical solutions to fight global warming. Critics say Obama could cripple U.S. economy. China is now largest producer of CO2.
China wants U.S. to go to below 40% 1990 level. Obama wants to got to 1990 level. Rogers: 50% of U.S. comes from coal. China will add 2.5 times U.S. in coal plants.
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Grapevine: Biden engages in revisionist history.
Many legislatures are burying earmark requests. Not full transparency.
(11) Iran: U.S. pursuing face to face talks with Iran.
(12) Biden welcomes home soldiers.
(13) Worldfocus (PBS) airing aljazeera broadcasts.
(14) Chavez says visit to China is part of a new world order.
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Discussion Panel:
Cuban policy: Fidel Castro says: "how can we help Obama"; national security no longer at stake with Cuba;
Possible repeal of conscience clause: Some doctors might leave profession.
ABC: (1) Pirates seized U.S. cargo ship off Somalia. U.S. navy dispatched. First time pirates have attacked Americans. Crew recover ship. Captain held for ransom.
50 pirate attacks this year, 6 this week.
(2) Iran: U.S. announces major policy change, will join face to face talks over nuclear arms.
(3) Italy earthquakes.
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(4) A Closer Look: Mexican drug cartels. Corrupt U.S. Law enforcers. Harder to smuggle drugs.
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(5) ON the Money: shoplifting on the rise. romance novel sales up. Calif wine sales up.
(6) Health experts call for tax on sugar drinks.
(7) Update: baby heart unusable for transplant.
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(8) Wreath laying, Batann death march. Philippine veterans get check for $15,000.
CBS: (1) Pirates seize American. cargo ship. Somalia pirates.
(2) Electrical system at risk of cyber attack.
(3) Italy earthquakes.
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(4) Interview with Attorney General Holder: Mexican drug war. Couric: major issue:guns. Guantanamo prisoners new location? Cheney is wrong on Obama's actions raising terror risk.
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(5) Good fat: brown fat. Still active in adults.
(6) Mass to send BMI of schoolchildren to parents.
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(7) Bright Spots: Sewing
NBC: (1) Pirates seize American. cargo ship Crew fights back.
(2) Iran: U.S. announces major policy change, will join face to face talks over nuclear program.
(3) Electrical system at risk of cyber attack.
(4) Climate Change: radical steps to global warming.
(5) Economy outlook is worse.
(6) Italy Earthquakes.
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(7) Good Fat? brown fat.
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(8) Making a Difference: Jay Leno entertains autoworkers.
(9) Making a Difference: Wounded warrior program.
(10) Russell Dunham died, WWII medal of honor.
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(11) First Dog: Obama's new dog.
(2) No response from Obama on North Korea missle launch.
(3) Government wants to build 2 new spy satellites and pay for 2 commercial ones.
(4) Black Caucus Cuban Trip. Ilena Ros-Lehtinen (Florida congresswoman) criticizes trip.
(5) Birt Hume Commentary. Left wants to engage Cuba, but didn't like Reagan engaging with South Africa.
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(6) Wholesales cut inventory and raise sales. Stock market up.
(7) West Virginia, considering raising amount employers pay to unemployment fund. Concern about economy, cap-and-trade plan.
(8) Abortion. Doctors trying to save conscience clause.
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(9) Russia and China hackers threaten U.S. electric grids.
(10) Obama Science advisors admits using radical solutions to fight global warming. Critics say Obama could cripple U.S. economy. China is now largest producer of CO2.
China wants U.S. to go to below 40% 1990 level. Obama wants to got to 1990 level. Rogers: 50% of U.S. comes from coal. China will add 2.5 times U.S. in coal plants.
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Grapevine: Biden engages in revisionist history.
Many legislatures are burying earmark requests. Not full transparency.
(11) Iran: U.S. pursuing face to face talks with Iran.
(12) Biden welcomes home soldiers.
(13) Worldfocus (PBS) airing aljazeera broadcasts.
(14) Chavez says visit to China is part of a new world order.
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Discussion Panel:
Cuban policy: Fidel Castro says: "how can we help Obama"; national security no longer at stake with Cuba;
Possible repeal of conscience clause: Some doctors might leave profession.
ABC: (1) Pirates seized U.S. cargo ship off Somalia. U.S. navy dispatched. First time pirates have attacked Americans. Crew recover ship. Captain held for ransom.
50 pirate attacks this year, 6 this week.
(2) Iran: U.S. announces major policy change, will join face to face talks over nuclear arms.
(3) Italy earthquakes.
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(4) A Closer Look: Mexican drug cartels. Corrupt U.S. Law enforcers. Harder to smuggle drugs.
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(5) ON the Money: shoplifting on the rise. romance novel sales up. Calif wine sales up.
(6) Health experts call for tax on sugar drinks.
(7) Update: baby heart unusable for transplant.
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(8) Wreath laying, Batann death march. Philippine veterans get check for $15,000.
CBS: (1) Pirates seize American. cargo ship. Somalia pirates.
(2) Electrical system at risk of cyber attack.
(3) Italy earthquakes.
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(4) Interview with Attorney General Holder: Mexican drug war. Couric: major issue:guns. Guantanamo prisoners new location? Cheney is wrong on Obama's actions raising terror risk.
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(5) Good fat: brown fat. Still active in adults.
(6) Mass to send BMI of schoolchildren to parents.
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(7) Bright Spots: Sewing
NBC: (1) Pirates seize American. cargo ship Crew fights back.
(2) Iran: U.S. announces major policy change, will join face to face talks over nuclear program.
(3) Electrical system at risk of cyber attack.
(4) Climate Change: radical steps to global warming.
(5) Economy outlook is worse.
(6) Italy Earthquakes.
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(7) Good Fat? brown fat.
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(8) Making a Difference: Jay Leno entertains autoworkers.
(9) Making a Difference: Wounded warrior program.
(10) Russell Dunham died, WWII medal of honor.
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(11) First Dog: Obama's new dog.
Tuesday, April 7, 2009
Nightly News Summary:
NBC: (1) Obama's surpise visit to Iraq. Stick to plan to remove "combat" forces by Aug, 2011. Obama warmly welcomed in Baghdad.
Chuck Todd says Obama enhanced his presidential stature in Iraq and Europe. Is concern that Iraq stability is fragile.
(2) Italy earthquakes.
(3) Charges dismissed against former Republican Senator Alaskan Ted Stevens. Prosecuters face investigation. Judge says conduct shocking.
(4) Vermont legislature votes for Same-Sex marriages.
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(5) 2010 census. Censes translates to money and political power. Problem counting illegal residents.
(6) Ted Kennedy throws out first pitch.
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(7) Jobs wanted for college graduates. Competing against out-of-work, experienced. 22% fewer planned to be hired.
(8) Internet story: Dog swept overboard found 4 months later on island.
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(9) Making a Difference: free admission for unemployed.
(10) Dara Torres, 41, Olympic still training. New book.
CBS: (1) Obama's surpise visit to Baghdad. Drew cheers from troops saying it is time for Iraqis to take control. Reason for visit: to thank the troops. Meets with Iraqi President.
(2) Italy earthquakes.
(3) Stunning turnaround: "A federal judge officially threw-out the corruption conviction of Ted Stevens, once the senior Republican in the U.S. Senate". Justice Department on trial. Possible fabrication of evidence.
(4) Interview with attorney general, Eric Holder .Will not fire prosecutors.
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(5) Binghamton Massacre.
(6) Virginia Tech. Loner "obsessed with guns".
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(7) Exodus of experience teachers. 1/3 (of 3.2 million) may retire in the next 4 years.
(8) Ted Kennedy throws out first pitch.
(9) Tar heels win NCAA basketball championship.
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(10) Bright Spots: starting over. Former used car salesman Now cooking on former car lot.
ABC: (1) Obama's surpise visit to Baghdad. To remind Americans still work to be done there. To rally the troops and bolster Iraq's leadership."You have given Iraq the opportunity to stand on it's own as a democratic country." "It is time for us to transition to the Iraqis". Push to reconcile Sunni and Shiites. George Stephanopoulos "Trip a real plus for the president." "Good feelings from allies don't guarantee agreement". G20 did not go along with stimulus. On Afghanistan, U.S. to carry bulk of military load. China and Russia not helping with North Korea.
(2) Italy earthquakes.
(3) Security Breach: Stolen plane in Canada tracked into U.S. Landed in southern Missouri. Native of Turkey. Wanted to be shot down by F-16 fighters.
(4) Judge throws out conviction of Ted Stevens. Judge appoints special prosecutor to investigate. Ended 40 year Senate career.
(5) Fidel Castro meets with members of Black Caucus. Barbara Lee "It's time to talk to Cuba. The moment is now."
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(6) Crackdown of real-estate fraud. FBI hauls in 24 members of scam. Mortgage scams. Inflated appraisals , 100% loans received never paid back.
(7) Second day of losses on wall street.
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(8) Baby's dying. One needs the heart of the other. But natural death may damage heart of donor.
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(9) Puma: $6000 GM/Segway vehicle. 2 wheel scooter, room for two. Battery powered. 30MPH. Ultra-small vehicle. Could be 4 years before it hits the road.
(10) Ted Kennedy throws out first pitch.
Fox: (1) Unscheduled detour to Iraq. "The American President who was elected in no small part because of his distain for the war in Iraq, today showed his appreciation for the men and women who are fighting it." "The president who opposed the Iraq war and the troop surge that made it visibly safer came to thank the troops" "Security has improved in Iraq, but wildcat violence remains a reality" U.S. troops will move out of large cities in June. Friction with Kurds will test the government in the next election. White House says trip planted diplomatic seeds for breakthroughs later.
(2) Video of North Korea rocket launch and leader. Clinton unfazed by status of U.N. sanctions on North Korea. Washington Post criticizes Obama's response.
(3) New York announces 118 charge inditement of Chinese businessman selling nuclear weapons material to Iran.
(4) Lieberman and 5 other Senators protest canceling of airborne missile defense program.
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(5) in Istanbul, Obama addresses climate change. He wants to tax all carbon emissions. Which means everybody cost of electricity would go up. Obama wrongly said Bush did not believe in climate change. Bush addressed climate change in 2001, devoting increasing resources.
(6) Markets took a dive today.
(7) Rumor plans for GM bankruptcy.
(8) Border security. Texas gov says not enough resources from Obama administration.
(9) Vermont legalizes gay marriage.
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(10) Minnesota senate race. Franklin lead grows.
(11) Tedisco leads in New York race.
(12) Ted Steven's judge investigates prosecutors. Badgett wont resign for special election.
(13) Ted Kennedy throws out first pitch.
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Grapevine: (1) Stanford Study: Bush's Campaign Against Aids has saved 1.2 million lives, 10% reduction in AIDS-related deaths.
(2) Obama appoints Harry Knox, a harsh critic of Pope Benedict XVI, to his faith-based advisory panel.
(14) Fidel Castro meets with congress delegation. Barbara Lee say it time to talk to Cuba.
(15) Obama has not gone to Sunday services since taking office. Obama hasn't chosen church yet. Ronald Reagan did not go to church.
(16) Defense Dept has spent $100 million in the last six months defending against cyber attacks.
(17) In Najaf, people bury dead from attacks yesterday. Najaf is a holy Shiite city.
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Discussion panel: "Trip mixed bag, different approach to Europe than Bush. Hasn't gotten anything he wants from Europe." Obama said "extraordinary achievement" to troops. "Still a lot of work to do here" Obama increase popularity in Europe by criticizing America with references to causing financial crisis, torture, genocide, racism, Hiroshima, Guantanamo. He got nothing. France took one prisoner from Guantanamo .
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Obama on climate change: very costly. Third world countries want rich countries to reduce carbon emissions by 50%. China and India were exempt from Kyoto, which is why Senate (under Clinton) rejected 97-0. Obama: Optiing out of Kyoto protocol a mistake. "Skyrocketing energy prices"
Chuck Todd says Obama enhanced his presidential stature in Iraq and Europe. Is concern that Iraq stability is fragile.
(2) Italy earthquakes.
(3) Charges dismissed against former Republican Senator Alaskan Ted Stevens. Prosecuters face investigation. Judge says conduct shocking.
(4) Vermont legislature votes for Same-Sex marriages.
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(5) 2010 census. Censes translates to money and political power. Problem counting illegal residents.
(6) Ted Kennedy throws out first pitch.
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(7) Jobs wanted for college graduates. Competing against out-of-work, experienced. 22% fewer planned to be hired.
(8) Internet story: Dog swept overboard found 4 months later on island.
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(9) Making a Difference: free admission for unemployed.
(10) Dara Torres, 41, Olympic still training. New book.
CBS: (1) Obama's surpise visit to Baghdad. Drew cheers from troops saying it is time for Iraqis to take control. Reason for visit: to thank the troops. Meets with Iraqi President.
(2) Italy earthquakes.
(3) Stunning turnaround: "A federal judge officially threw-out the corruption conviction of Ted Stevens, once the senior Republican in the U.S. Senate". Justice Department on trial. Possible fabrication of evidence.
(4) Interview with attorney general, Eric Holder .Will not fire prosecutors.
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(5) Binghamton Massacre.
(6) Virginia Tech. Loner "obsessed with guns".
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(7) Exodus of experience teachers. 1/3 (of 3.2 million) may retire in the next 4 years.
(8) Ted Kennedy throws out first pitch.
(9) Tar heels win NCAA basketball championship.
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(10) Bright Spots: starting over. Former used car salesman Now cooking on former car lot.
ABC: (1) Obama's surpise visit to Baghdad. To remind Americans still work to be done there. To rally the troops and bolster Iraq's leadership."You have given Iraq the opportunity to stand on it's own as a democratic country." "It is time for us to transition to the Iraqis". Push to reconcile Sunni and Shiites. George Stephanopoulos "Trip a real plus for the president." "Good feelings from allies don't guarantee agreement". G20 did not go along with stimulus. On Afghanistan, U.S. to carry bulk of military load. China and Russia not helping with North Korea.
(2) Italy earthquakes.
(3) Security Breach: Stolen plane in Canada tracked into U.S. Landed in southern Missouri. Native of Turkey. Wanted to be shot down by F-16 fighters.
(4) Judge throws out conviction of Ted Stevens. Judge appoints special prosecutor to investigate. Ended 40 year Senate career.
(5) Fidel Castro meets with members of Black Caucus. Barbara Lee "It's time to talk to Cuba. The moment is now."
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(6) Crackdown of real-estate fraud. FBI hauls in 24 members of scam. Mortgage scams. Inflated appraisals , 100% loans received never paid back.
(7) Second day of losses on wall street.
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(8) Baby's dying. One needs the heart of the other. But natural death may damage heart of donor.
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(9) Puma: $6000 GM/Segway vehicle. 2 wheel scooter, room for two. Battery powered. 30MPH. Ultra-small vehicle. Could be 4 years before it hits the road.
(10) Ted Kennedy throws out first pitch.
Fox: (1) Unscheduled detour to Iraq. "The American President who was elected in no small part because of his distain for the war in Iraq, today showed his appreciation for the men and women who are fighting it." "The president who opposed the Iraq war and the troop surge that made it visibly safer came to thank the troops" "Security has improved in Iraq, but wildcat violence remains a reality" U.S. troops will move out of large cities in June. Friction with Kurds will test the government in the next election. White House says trip planted diplomatic seeds for breakthroughs later.
(2) Video of North Korea rocket launch and leader. Clinton unfazed by status of U.N. sanctions on North Korea. Washington Post criticizes Obama's response.
(3) New York announces 118 charge inditement of Chinese businessman selling nuclear weapons material to Iran.
(4) Lieberman and 5 other Senators protest canceling of airborne missile defense program.
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(5) in Istanbul, Obama addresses climate change. He wants to tax all carbon emissions. Which means everybody cost of electricity would go up. Obama wrongly said Bush did not believe in climate change. Bush addressed climate change in 2001, devoting increasing resources.
(6) Markets took a dive today.
(7) Rumor plans for GM bankruptcy.
(8) Border security. Texas gov says not enough resources from Obama administration.
(9) Vermont legalizes gay marriage.
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(10) Minnesota senate race. Franklin lead grows.
(11) Tedisco leads in New York race.
(12) Ted Steven's judge investigates prosecutors. Badgett wont resign for special election.
(13) Ted Kennedy throws out first pitch.
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Grapevine: (1) Stanford Study: Bush's Campaign Against Aids has saved 1.2 million lives, 10% reduction in AIDS-related deaths.
(2) Obama appoints Harry Knox, a harsh critic of Pope Benedict XVI, to his faith-based advisory panel.
(14) Fidel Castro meets with congress delegation. Barbara Lee say it time to talk to Cuba.
(15) Obama has not gone to Sunday services since taking office. Obama hasn't chosen church yet. Ronald Reagan did not go to church.
(16) Defense Dept has spent $100 million in the last six months defending against cyber attacks.
(17) In Najaf, people bury dead from attacks yesterday. Najaf is a holy Shiite city.
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Discussion panel: "Trip mixed bag, different approach to Europe than Bush. Hasn't gotten anything he wants from Europe." Obama said "extraordinary achievement" to troops. "Still a lot of work to do here" Obama increase popularity in Europe by criticizing America with references to causing financial crisis, torture, genocide, racism, Hiroshima, Guantanamo. He got nothing. France took one prisoner from Guantanamo .
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Obama on climate change: very costly. Third world countries want rich countries to reduce carbon emissions by 50%. China and India were exempt from Kyoto, which is why Senate (under Clinton) rejected 97-0. Obama: Optiing out of Kyoto protocol a mistake. "Skyrocketing energy prices"
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"By the way, I don't know if you know much about the Austrian school of economic philosophy, but I've been learning about their ideas and think they're right about almost everything. They are sort of neo-classical economists I guess you would say. Probably the two most influential members of this school are Hayek and Mises. They refer to Adam Smith, John Stuart Mill, David Ricardo, David Hume, and other classical liberals frequently, too. I've really enjoyed reading the articles at www.mises.org. You might check it out sometime. Lots of good current events commentary."
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"By the way, I don't know if you know much about the Austrian school of economic philosophy, but I've been learning about their ideas and think they're right about almost everything. They are sort of neo-classical economists I guess you would say. Probably the two most influential members of this school are Hayek and Mises. They refer to Adam Smith, John Stuart Mill, David Ricardo, David Hume, and other classical liberals frequently, too. I've really enjoyed reading the articles at www.mises.org. You might check it out sometime. Lots of good current events commentary."
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