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The Attack Media and the Reverse Race Card
White House priorities have been overshadowed this week by a false charge of reverse racism. What was the role of the media, from the right to the mainstream? Should the President address the issue directly? Also, Bell's highly paid public servants call it quits, and the death of the energy bill.
By Warren Olney • • 50m ListenWhite House priorities have been overshadowed this week by a false charge of reverse racism. What was the role of the media, from the right to the mainstream? Should the President address the issue directly? Also, the City of Bell's highly paid public servants call it quits, and the energy bill has been shelved for this session of Congress. What about US leadership against climate change?
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3 storiesBell's Highly Paid Public Servants Call It Quits
Bell, one of 88 cities in Los Angeles County, made national news last week when the Los Angeles Times reported that City Manager Robert Rizzo was making almost $800,000 a year and Police Chief Randy Adams was pulling down $457,000. Bell is a city of 37,000 mostly Latino people whose average income is $40,000 a year.
Read the story8 minThe Attack Media and the Reverse Race Card
Finance Reform, the extension of unemployment benefits and possible tax cuts have been overshadowed this week by a false charge of reverse racism. President Obama has telephoned former Agriculture official Shirley Sherrod about her summary firing after a right-wing website released a misleading video.
Read the story37 minClimate Bill Set Aside: What's Next for US Energy Policy?
After a series of stunning victories on economic stimulus, healthcare, finance reform and unemployment insurance, President Obama suffered a major setback yesterday. Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid declared that the climate-change bill is dead, at least for now.
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