by Eric Boehlert Did you hear that “some are saying” Barack Obama’s inauguration will cost “$160 million,” which is $100 million more than George W. Bush’s last swearing-in? That’s the tale the crew at Fox & Friends was telling on January 15. “Why does the thing have to cost so[Read More…]

Washington–(ENEWSPF)– Numerous media figures, including David Brooks, Larry Kudlow, Brit Hume, and George Stephanopoulos, have asserted that the proposed fiscal stimulus package supported by President Barack Obama would amount to spending at least $223,000 for every job created, echoing a January 15 “Stimulus Quick Facts” press release, issued by the[Read More…]

Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)– On the January 21 edition of Fox News’ Hannity, speaking of President Barack Obama’s reported plan to issue an executive order rescinding the U.S. government’s Mexico City policy on disbursing family planning funds, nationally syndicated radio host Rush Limbaugh falsely claimed “[former President Bill] Clinton imposed it, [former[Read More…]

Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)– In a January 22 article, the Associated Press falsely stated, “The Pentagon recently reported that 61 former prisoners at Guantanamo have returned to the fight against the U.S. and its allies.” Similarly, during the 1 p.m. ET hour of the January 22 edition of CNN Newsroom, anchor Kyra[Read More…]

Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)– Leading up to President-elect Barack Obama’s January 20 swearing-in ceremony, several media outlets have advanced the claim that Obama’s inauguration will cost significantly more than President Bush’s 2005 inauguration. Citing “estimates” ranging from $150 million (MSNBC) to $170 million (ABC News) in total costs for Obama’s inaugural events,[Read More…]

Chicago Heights, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Marian Catholic High School announced today honor roll for the second semester of the 2008-2009 school year. Below are the names of the students receiving top honors, beginning with those from Park Forest: Park Forest: Jennifer Bailey, Lauren Banks, Ryann Bardwell, Lauren Bond, Amber Brand, Ashley Cady,[Read More…]

Washington–(ENEWSPF)– In recent weeks the media have repeatedly indulged President George W. Bush and the vice president through various interview stops on their Bush legacy tour, utterly failing to push back against statements that were demonstrably false or highly disputable. Media Matters has reviewed interviews given by Bush and Cheney[Read More…]

Visit msnbc.com for Breaking News, World News, and News about the Economy As prepared for delivery… My fellow citizens: I stand here today humbled by the task before us, grateful for the trust you have bestowed, mindful of the sacrifices borne by our ancestors. I thank President Bush for his[Read More…]

Commentary Inside the First Amendment By Charles C. Haynes First Amendment Center senior scholar When President-elect Barack Obama takes office on Jan. 20, he will recite the prescribed oath — and then Chief Justice John Roberts will ask him to repeat four additional words found nowhere in the Constitution: “So[Read More…]

Dr. Blondean Davis. (PHOTO SUPPLIED) University Park, IL–(ENEWSPF)– At its Winter Commencement ceremony on January 31, Governors State University will grant more than 650 bachelor’s and master’s degrees to students who have worked diligently and with great success toward this goal. The university will also award an honorary degree, Doctor[Read More…]