David Matayabas, a member of the Communications Workers of America, was referring to opponents of President Barack Obama’s health care proposals when he spoke of "ill-informed" and "not very smart" protesters "regurgitating talking points of Rush Limbaugh." A Wednesday U.S. News article incorrectly implied that Mr. Matayabas was referring to fellow union members. The article also incorrectly said that Mr. Matayabas worked to deny health claims when he worked for Athena Health Care. He said he performed that function for another employer. Link
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- MSNBC Host Apologizes For Using Fake Palin Pics | TPM LiveWiretpmlivewire.talkingpointsmemo.com | November 16, 2009
- CBC admits Palin book gaffe - The Globe and MailThe Globe and Mail | November 17, 2009They used the cover from the anti-Palin book instead of the real thing.
- 'Daily Show' Producers, Writers Say They're Serious about Media CriticismPoynter Institute | November 17, 2009The Daily Show has a fact checker on staff!
- A Speculative Post on the Idea of Algorithmic Authority Clay Shirkyshirky.com | November 15, 2009
- CNBC Apology for Calling Marathon Winner Not 'Technical' American Still Gets It WrongStinky Journalism | November 10, 2009
- What online journalists can learn from information scientists De nieuwe reporterDe Nieuwe Reporter | November 9, 2009
- Multi-Platform 'Content Room' Puts Journos in New RolesEditor & Publisher | November 6, 2009
- Toward a Slow-News Movement Mediactivemediactive.com | November 8, 2009Dan Gillmor on speed v. accuracy
- Jayson Blair Addresses W&L Journalism Ethics Institute :: Washington and Lee Universitywlu.edu | November 6, 2009
- Journalism 2.0 | Mark Briggs Defining what's good in digital journalismJournalism 2.0 | November 5, 2009
- MSNBC Host Apologizes For Using Fake Palin Pics | TPM LiveWire
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