Friday, June 08, 2012

Media Matters Daily Summary 06-08-12

Bill O'Reilly Denies Clear Progress In Green Energy
Criticizing President Obama for "remain[ing] enthusiastic about massive government investment in green energy," Fox News' Bill O'Reilly claimed that "the feds have not been able to make progress in the green area despite spending many, many billions of dollars." In fact, federal policy has driven improvements in energy efficiency and rapid growth in clean technology. Read More

Media Fixation On Obama's Private Sector Remark Diverts Attention From GOP Obstruction On Jobs Bill
Media are diverting attention from the fact that Republicans are obstructing a jobs bill that economists estimate would create millions of jobs by fixating on President Obama's comments that private sector job growth is "doing fine." Read More

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