Bernanke: We Won’t Bounce Back in 2009

Staff / Truthdig Feb 25, 2009 While he was able to give the banking business a little lift on Tuesday, Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke also delivered the sobering news that the economy as a whole isn't likely to make big gains in terms of recovery before 2010 or later. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Obama Lays Out Stimulus Plan

Staff / Truthdig Jan 25, 2009 What's it going to take to jump-start the economy? How does almost a trillion dollars sound? That's the amount that President Barack Obama is considering for his American Recovery and Reinvestment Plan, which he introduced to the public in his weekly address on Saturday. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

The Jobless Hold Their Breath

Staff / Truthdig Jan 5, 2009 President-elect Obama is still working out the nuts and bolts of his recovery (fingers crossed) package, but Obama advisers have disclosed that at least one proposal would expand benefits and compensation to the unemployed With the economic meltdown vaporizing more and more jobs, here's hoping Congress gets it done before February. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Frey’s Note Both Accepts and Ducks Blame

Staff / Truthdig Feb 2, 2006 The "Million Little Pieces" memoirist appears to apologize in an author's note But he still tries to push that "subjective truth" crap Hey James, feelings are subjective; thoughts are subjective; calling a two-hour stay in jail "three months" is objectively BSstory / Frey's note or publisher's note (both pdf files)Also, Warner Bros may back out of the film version | story . Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Frey Won’t Pen Memoir About Faking His Memoir

Staff / Truthdig Jan 28, 2006 Fabulist James Frey says on an unaired segment of Oprah that he won't seek to cash in on his lies. | storyWe applaud his promise. In the meantime, should we be surprised if his new book, "My Friend Leonard," turns out to be ridden with mere "essential truths"?Also, see a clip of Frey's Oprah appearance: video (Internet Explorer req'd) Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Frey Tale Was Debunked By Rehab Staffer Months Before Oprah Show

Staff / Truthdig Jan 24, 2006 A former counselor at James Frey's rehab clinic told Oprah's producers three months before the show that the memoir was full of B.S. | storyEditor's note: We feel confident of both the "essential" and actual truths of the above item. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )