U.S Senate denies funds for poverty group

That's how al Reuters sees it. But hey, wait a minute, don't the Democrats control the Senate with a filibuster proof majority? So, in reality, isn't it the Democrats who denied "funds for poverty group"?

But that doesn't fit Reuters narrative and it isn't the only thing they leave out of the story.

"WASHINGTON, Sept 14 (Reuters) - A poverty-rights group that has drawn the ire of conservatives suffered another setback in Washington on Monday when the U.S. Senate voted overwhelmingly to deny it access to federal housing funds."

Well, if the "U.S. Senate voted overwhelmingly" and that same Senate is overwhelmingly Democrat, it would seem ACORN has drawn the overwhelming ire of liberals as well. No?

"The Association of Community Organizations for Reform Now, which helps poor people fight foreclosures and fix tax problems, has received more than $53 million in U.S. funds since 1994, but conservatives' charges of widespread fraud have begun to impact its reputation in the capital."

"Conservatives' charges? So far 30 ACORN individuals have been convicted of fraud.

"Last week, the U.S. Census Bureau told the group it did not want its help boosting participation in next year's census."

Sullivan, the reporter, just throws that out without comment. Sullivan is trying to portray this as an attack on a poverty group by evil conservatives - and failing badly.

"The Senate measure, which passed 83 to 7 in the Democratic-led chamber, was included in a must-pass spending bill that funds housing and transportation programs for the fiscal year that starts October 1.

"This is an opportunity for the United States Senate to stand up and say 'Enough is enough' just as the Census Bureau did," said Republican Senator Mike Johanns, the measure's sponsor."

Interesting isn't it. Sullivan notes the overwhelming vote against ACORN by the "Democratic-led chamber" but quotes a Republican from the minority. Interesting.

"Republicans say ACORN engaged in widespread fraud during the 2008 presidential campaign when it launched a massive voter-registration drive in minority communities, which typically support Democrats and ended up voting overwhelmingly for President Barack Obama."

The courts say so too Mr. Sullivan as the 30 convictions attest to.

"The group has also suffered an embezzlement scandal involving the founder's brother."

The group suffered! Here again, Sullivan leaves out important details that tell a completely different story. Details like ACORN's decision not to prosecute the founders.

"ACORN more recently has been embarrassed by conservative activists who secretly taped employees in several cities giving tax advice to a couple posing as a pimp and prostitute."

Just giving "tax advice". Is that all they did Mr. Sullivan? What about the smuggling of illegal alien children for child prostitution?

For Mr. Sullivan and Reuters, this passes as journalism. How sad.