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Tuesday, April 14, 2009

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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.
Beck falsely claimed Iowa marriage ruling "is actually about going into churches"
Glenn Beck falsely asserted that the Iowa Supreme Court's decision striking down the state's ban on same-sex marriage "is actually about going into churches ... and saying you can't teach anything else." In fact, the ruling does not affect religious institutions' definitions of marriage. Read More
Fox & Friends' Carlson failed to disclose tea party organizer's GOP ties
During an interview with Atlanta tea party organizers Jenny Beth and Lee Martin on Fox & Friends, Gretchen Carlson did not point out that Jenny Beth Martin has been a paid Republican consultant. Read More
Hannity distorts article to hit media for crediting Obama in rescue
Misconstruing a Politico article, Sean Hannity criticized the media for giving President Obama credit for authorizing the use of lethal force against Somali pirates. Read More
FBN's Payne invokes "Pirate Problem" to repeat Obama defense cut falsehood
Fox Business' Charles Payne asked whether the "piracy situation" and other recent foreign policy events will make President Obama reconsider "cutting the [military] budget," and on-screen text read: "Pirate Problem: Will President Obama Rethink Military Cuts?" In fact, the Obama administration has proposed increasing defense spending by billions of dollars.
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In reporting on tea parties, CNN, MSNBC hosts target Fox News
In reporting on the tea party protests, MSNBC and CNN hosts have targeted Fox News for criticism over its aggressive promotion of the upcoming events. Read More
Politico lets Gingrich attack public health insurance plan without disclosing financial ties to insurance companies
Politico quoted Newt Gingrich's criticisms of including a public health insurance plan option in a health care reform proposal without noting his financial ties to several major health insurance companies. Read More
Fox's Asman ignores findings by Bush FBI in slamming Obama for report on extremists recruiting vets
David Asman stated of the DHS report on right-wing extremist groups' recruiting of veterans, "I'm wondering if all this isn't just a desire on part of the administration to shut up its critics." But Asman didn't note that the DHS cited an FBI report authored under President Bush that previously identified this pattern. Read More
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Pirates attack U.S.-flagged ship, fail to board

Pirates attack U.S.-flagged ship, fail to board: "Pirates attacked a U.S.-flagged cargo ship off the coast of Somalia with rockets and automatic weapons, but failed to board the craft, the ship's owner said on Tuesday."

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TOP HEADLINES Tuesday, April 14, 2009

· Blagojevich pleads 'not guilty'

· Southwest to debut Midway-Boston flights

· Who's the new banker in the burbs? Bo knows

· B of A backs off overdraft fee hike

· Kraft rival slices coffee prices

· Chase sues tech exec Flip over $7M loan

· @properties starts distressed-property unit

· Some General Growth investors want to sue

· Deere to combine units, cut 200 jobs

· A debt-free, easy feeling for 900 N. Michigan condo developer

· Grainger to eliminate 300-400 jobs after Q1 profit drops 15%; shares rise

· In brief: Schaumburg center for sale | Buck/Abu Dhabi | Sears Tower 

· County board gets key, but unknown, new member: Hinz blog

· Chicago knows Philly's pain, 3 California ballparks, and more: Biz of Sports 

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· Cab crashes through Petterino's in Loop CBS2

· Motorola punches rivals below the belt TheStreet.com

· Z Gallerie files Chapter 11 Reuters

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Tuesday, April 14, 2009


Blago pleads not guilty at arraignment | VIDEO
Three months after he was removed from office, former Illinois governor Rod Blagojevich appeared in federal court Tuesday on corruption charges.

Man charged with attempted kidnapping
A man is charged with attempted kidnapping after allegedly trying to lure a teenage girl into his car.

Couple arrested during 'Hannah Montana' movie
The new "Hannah Montana" movie topped the box office over the weekend, and police say a suburban couple tried to profit from its popularity.

Chicago police to intensify curfew enforcement
Chicago police and public school officials have announced plans to intensify curfew enforcement in an effort to curb youth violence.

Cougar sighting reported in Wood Dale
West suburban police are keeping a watch out for cougars.

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GM recalling 1.5M vehicles over potential fires

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N. Korea says it will restart its nuclear reactor

N. Korea says it will restart its nuclear reactor: "North Korea vowed Tuesday to restart its nuclear reactor and to boycott international disarmament talks for good in retaliation for the U.N. Security Council's condemnation of its rocket launch."

GM recalling 1.5M vehicles over potential fires

GM recalling 1.5M vehicles over potential fires: "Some of the recalled vehicles are no longer in production. The recall includes the 1998-1999 Oldsmobile Intrigue, the 1997-2003 Pontiac Grand Prix, 1997-2003 Buick Regal, and the 1998-2003 Chevrolet Lumina, Monte Carlo and Impala."

Undeterred Somali pirates hijack 3 more ships

Undeterred Somali pirates hijack 3 more ships: "Undeterred by U.S. and French hostage rescues that killed seven bandits, Somali pirates brazenly hijacked three more ships in the Gulf of Aden, the waterway that's become the focal point of the world's fight against piracy."

Emerging Culture of Paranoia

Media Matters - REPORT: Emerging Culture of Paranoia: "In recent months, the violent, doomsday, and anti-intellectual rhetoric that has long been a staple of conservative media has taken a notable turn in at least three significant ways: previously confined to the right-wing media fringe, the rhetoric is now a constant across the full spectrum of conservative media; it is louder and meaner, with conservative media figures appealing overtly to feelings of anger and paranoia in their audience; and it is focused, tied to the specific political aim of undermining the Obama administration and the Congress."



The Chicago Republican Women's Network will have Congressman Peter Roskam from the 6th Congressional District speak tat their Annual Tax Freedom Reception.  He will talk about the budget, the stimulus, TARP and other issues going on in Washington.  The details are as follows:
CRWN Annual Tax Freedom Day Reception
Special guest Congressman Peter Roskam
Monday, April 20, 2009
English, 444 N. La Salle, 3rd Fl.
Chicago, 6 to 8 pm
Cash bar, hors d'oeuvres
Free for members, $10 for non-members
RSVP to
events@crwn.org or reply to this email

The Republican Organization of Elk Grove Township is Hosting a Screening of

33 - Minutes"A documentary on Missile Defense.

Saturday, April 18, 2009
10:00 - 11:00 a.m.
Classic Cinemas Theater
1050 Arlington Heights Rd.,
Elk Grove Village
Please RSVP by Wed., April 15 at
www.roegt.org or (847)376-2757.




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On Tax Day...Peraica to introduce repeal of the County Sales Tax Hike
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need alternative budget plan
Chicago Tribune - 4/11/09

Republican Sen. Matt Murphy of Palatine argues the GOP's Senate minority should consider coming up with its own alternative to Democratic Gov. Pat Quinn's spending plan if it wants to be able to legitimately argue that state government doesn't need a tax increase.....read more...

Judy Topinka ponders come-back bid
Crains Chicago Business - 4/13/09

The last Republican to hold statewide office in Illinois is pondering a come-back bid.

Confirming chatter among GOP insiders, former state Treasurer Judy Baar Topinka says she has been asked and is considering running in the 2010 elections, most likely either for her old job or for Illinois comptroller...read more...

Card Check Stalls
Chicago Tribune Editorial-4/9//09

The spectacularly misnamed Employee Free Choice Act looked to be cruising toward a victory in the U.S. Senate until Sen. Arlen Specter (R-Pa.) had an epiphany.

The bill would essentially strip workers of the right to decide by a secret ballot if they want to have union representation. It would trigger union certification once a majority of employees checked a form saying they wanted to create a bargaining unit. The fear: that union organizers would pressure workers to make a very public declaration through the card check, whether or not they truly wanted a union.....
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Chicago Tribune - 4/5/09