Exercise: Find an Example of an Ambiguous Claim in a Newspaper

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Essay

Exercise: Find an example of an ambiguous claim in a newspaper or magazine. (Hint: Headlines are sometimes great sources of such claims. Groups of them also float around on the Internet.)

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Definitions:

Bank Profits

The earnings generated by banks, derived from the difference between the interest paid on deposits and the interest received from loans.

FDIC

The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, a U.S. government agency that insures deposits at commercial banks and savings institutions.

Federal Reserve

The central banking system of the United States, responsible for monetary policy, regulating banks, and ensuring the stability of the financial system.

Branch of Government

A division of government with distinct responsibilities, such as executive, legislative, or judicial.