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Palin Wouldn't Raise Debt Limit

The Hill reports : Former Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin (R) on Friday doubled down on her opposition to raising the nation's debt ceiling. "Hells no. I would not vote to increase that debt ceiling," she said during an interview on Fox News, where she is a paid contributor. Palin, a …

Written by FrumForum News on Saturday April 30, 2011

Daniels Will Sign Abortion Bill

Politico reports : Mitch Daniels, who's set to decide soon whether he's entering the race for the 2012 GOP presidential nomination, said Friday he'll sign a bill that will restrict taxpayer funding for abortions — an issue that has attracted national attention. The bill bars the state …

Written by FrumForum News on Saturday April 30, 2011

Congress Preps for Gas Price Fight

The New York Times reports : Congress returns next week to a flaring brawl over oil industry profits and tax breaks, with both parties hoping to capitalize on growing public ire at high gasoline prices. President Obama touched off the latest flurry with a letter to Congressional leaders …

Written by FrumForum News on Saturday April 30, 2011

WH Announces Syria Sanctions

The New York Times reports : A brutal Arab dictator with a long history of enmity toward the United States turns tanks and troops against his own people, killing hundreds of protesters. His country threatens to split along sectarian lines, with the violence potentially spilling over to …

Written by FrumForum News on Saturday April 30, 2011

Space Shuttle Liftoff Delayed

BBC News reports: Nasa has delayed the launch of its Endeavour shuttle by at least 48 hours because of technical problems in the last hours before lift-off. The orbiter is being held on the ground while engineers investigate a hitch with the vehicle's onboard heaters. The youngest of …

Written by FrumForum News on Friday April 29, 2011

NATO Prevents Libya Port Mining

The Washington Post reports: PARIS — Libyan forces loyal to Moammar Gaddafi tried to sow anti-ship mines in the Misurata harbor Friday but were driven back by the threat of a NATO attack, the alliance announced. Brig. Gen. Rob Weighill, in a NATO briefing streamed over the Internet, …

Written by FrumForum News on Friday April 29, 2011

Storm Death Toll Approaches 300

The Washington Post reports: A series of deadly tornadoes that visited destruction on six Southern states left stunned residents literally picking up the pieces Friday, as they sought to salvage what they could in shattered homes from Mississippi to Virginia. Nearly 300 people were …

Written by FrumForum News on Friday April 29, 2011

Stem Cell Funding Ban Lifted

The Wall Street Journal reports: WASHINGTON—A federal appeals court on Friday overturned a trial judge's preliminary injunction that blocked government funding of research involving human embryonic stem cells, a significant legal victory for the Obama administration. The U.S Court of …

Written by FrumForum News on Friday April 29, 2011

After Shooting, Lawmakers Get More Security

The Washington Post reports: EASTPOINT, Fla. — The voters had not yet shown up at the volunteer firehouse for Rep. Steve Southerland II’s first town hall meeting here in Franklin County. Across the way, the Sluggers and Shooting Stars were still practicing on the Little League diamonds. …

Written by FrumForum News on Friday April 29, 2011

Brooks: How The Government Works

David Brooks writes in the New York Times : We in the commentariat spend a lot of time reporting on the White House and the U.S. Capitol, but relatively little time reporting on the dozens of federal buildings around them where public policy actually gets executed. We engage in debates about …

Written by FrumForum News on Friday April 29, 2011

Chinese Census Brings Criticism Of One-Child Rule

The Wall Street Journal reports: BEIJING—China's latest census shows the nation's population is aging rapidly and its growth rate has declined sharply, raising new questions about the government's unwillingness to abandon its controversial one-child policy despite warnings of a looming …

Written by FrumForum News on Friday April 29, 2011

Libya Fighting Spills Into Tunisia

The New York Times reports: TRIPOLI, Libya (AP) — Libyan forces in more than a dozen military vehicles and armed with anti-aircraft guns and rocket launchers crossed the border with Tunisia and were involved in clashes in a frontier town Friday, witnesses said. Tunisia's government was …

Written by FrumForum News on Friday April 29, 2011

Bartlett: Obama Can Ignore the Debt Ceiling

Bruce Bartlett writes : The vast majority of those commenting on raising the federal debt limit are certain that Congress will act in time to forestall a debt default, which would occur if the Treasury lacked sufficient cash to pay interest due that day or to redeem maturing securities. …

Written by FrumForum News on Friday April 29, 2011

GOP Rep: FEC Should See Birth Certificates

The Hill reports : A GOP lawmaker will introduce legislation in the coming weeks to require any candidate running for president to file a copy of his or her birth certificate with the Federal Election Commission. “It’s the right thing to do and it’s long overdue,” Rep. Bill Posey (R-Fla.), …

Written by FrumForum News on Friday April 29, 2011

Feds May Crack Down on Food Ads

The New York Times reports : Will Toucan Sam go the way of Joe Camel? The federal government proposed sweeping new guidelines on Thursday that could push the food industry to overhaul how it advertises cereal, soda pop, snacks, restaurant meals and other foods to children. Citing …

Written by FrumForum News on Friday April 29, 2011

Are Radicals Winning in the New Middle East?

Khaled Abu Toameh writes : In the new Middle East, the radicals seem to be winning. In this new Middle East, Egypt also seems to be moving closer to Iran, raising serious fears in most Gulf countries. For now, it looks as if the new Middle East, which is taking shape in front of everyone'…

Written by FrumForum News on Friday April 29, 2011

Manning Out of Solitary

USA Today reports : Army Pfc. Bradley Manning, suspected of downloading classified data and passing it to WikiLeaks, will be housed with other medium-security military prisoners at Fort Leavenworth, where he was transferred last week, the Army said today. The announcement came as the …

Written by FrumForum News on Friday April 29, 2011

Obama, Giffords to Attend Shuttle Launch

Wall Street Journal reports : Space shuttle Endeavour's scheduled launch Friday recalls sunny spectacles that marked NASA's former glory. But the sense of excitement surrounding the event masks the uncertain future of America's manned exploration program. The launch is expected to …

Written by FrumForum News on Friday April 29, 2011

William and Kate Get Married

The Daily Beast reports : It’s official: Prince William and Kate Middleton are man and wife. The Archbishop of Canterbury pronounced them married at 11:20 am BST. In their vows, Kate followed in Diana’s footsteps and took out the line of promising to “obey” her husband, promising to …

Written by FrumForum News on Friday April 29, 2011

Panetta Promises More Defense Cuts

The Hill reports: President Obama's pick to lead the Pentagon made clear Thursday that he intends to continue cost-cutting efforts begun last year by Defense Secretary Robert Gates. CIA Director Leon Panetta, whom Obama plans to shift to the Pentagon, vowed to maintain the strongest …

Written by FrumForum News on Thursday April 28, 2011