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McConnell: I'll Force Vote on Obama Budget

The Hill reports : Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) on Thursday pledged that the upper chamber would hold a vote on President Obama's budget proposal in an effort to divide Democrats. The move came in response to Majority Leader Harry Reid's (D-Nev.) announcement Wednesday …

Written by FrumForum News on Thursday April 28, 2011

WH: Request for Academic Records is 'Nonsense'

CNN reports : Senior White House adviser Valerie Jarrett referred to calls for the president to release his academic records as "nonsense" Thursday. The suggested disclosure came Wednesday from real estate mogul Donald Trump after the so-called "birther" debate caused the president to …

Written by FrumForum News on Thursday April 28, 2011

Labor Fight Moves to Massachusetts

Rachel Weiner writes at The Fix : Earlier this week, the Democratic-controlled House in Massachusetts passed a bill limiting collective bargaining rights on health care for municipal employees. Unions are outraged; conservatives are cheering, but they agree: like Wisconsin, this blue …

Written by FrumForum News on Thursday April 28, 2011

Obama To Head To Alabama

CBS News reports: President Obama is traveling to Alabama on Friday following severe storms and tornadoes that ripped through the South, killing at least 248 people in six states, including 162 in Alabama. Mr. Obama will meet with Gov. Robert Bentley, state and local officials and …

Written by FrumForum News on Thursday April 28, 2011

Boehner Defends Oil Subsidies

The Hill reports: As the country's largest oil companies report near-record profits, the office of House Speaker John Boehner (R-Ohio) rejected on Thursday Democratic calls to consider legislation eliminating billions of dollars in tax breaks for the same corporations. “The Speaker wants to …

Written by FrumForum News on Thursday April 28, 2011

Most Americans Think Recession Ongoing

Reuters reports: (Reuters) - More than half of Americans say the U.S. economy is in a recession or a depression despite official data that show a moderate recovery, according to a poll released on Thursday. The April 20-23 Gallup survey of 1, 013 U.S. adults found that only 27 percent …

Written by FrumForum News on Thursday April 28, 2011

McCain Approves Of Defense Shakeup

The Hill reports: John McCain, the top Republican on the Senate Armed Services Committee, on Thursday indicated that he supports President Obama's new picks to head the Pentagon and CIA. The Arizona senator appeared to be satisfied with Obama's decision to strong> move France24-TV

Written by FrumForum News on Thursday April 28, 2011

Obama Economic Approval Hits 40 Percent

The Hill reports: Four in 10 registered voters approve of President Obama's handling of the economy, a new poll found. According to the McClatchy-Marist Poll, released Thursday, 57 percent disapprove and the remaining 3 percent are unsure. The 40 percent approval rating marks a record …

Written by FrumForum News on Thursday April 28, 2011

Senators Pressure Obama On Syria

Politico reports: Three Senate hawks called on President Barack Obama on Thursday to demand the resignation of Syria’s leader , just as he did with Libyan dictator Muammar Qadhafi . Sens. John McCain (R-Ariz.), Joe Lieberman (I-Conn.) and Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) said in a …

Written by FrumForum News on Thursday April 28, 2011

Rebels Pushed Back at Tunisian Border

Reuters reports : Forces loyal to Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi overran a western rebel outpost on the Tunisian border on Thursday, with fighting spilling onto Tunisian territory, witnesses said. The attack appeared to be part of a broader government move to root out rebel outposts …

Written by FrumForum News on Thursday April 28, 2011

Obama Mocks Birthers at Fundraiser

Politico reports : President Obama made clear Wednesday night that his release of his birth certificate was intended not just to answer conspiracy theorists but also to embarrass Republicans, and to contrast his presidential stature with a party whose most visible face is a that of …

Written by FrumForum News on Thursday April 28, 2011

Oil Companies See Profits Rise

The New York Times reports : Exxon Mobil and Royal Dutch Shell reported hefty increases in their first-quarter profit on Thursday, helped by higher oil prices and earnings from refining. Exxon Mobil, the largest American oil company, said net income rose 69 percent to $10.7 billion, …

Written by FrumForum News on Thursday April 28, 2011

Bomb Attack Hits Marrakesh

BBC reports : A bomb attack in the main square in the Moroccan city of Marrakesh has killed at least 14 people and injured 20, some of them foreigners, officials say. The explosion ripped through the Argana cafe in Djemaa el-Fna square, a popular tourist destination. The interior …

Written by FrumForum News on Thursday April 28, 2011

Trump Delays Tax Return Release

Politico reports : Donald Trump isn't exactly rushing to keep his end of the bargain and release his tax returns now that President Barack Obama has anted up with a birth certificate. Trump said Wednesday evening that he'll disclose them "at the appropriate time," but implied that may …

Written by FrumForum News on Thursday April 28, 2011

Jobless Claims Hit Three-Month High

Bloomberg reports : New applications for unemployment benefits in the U.S. unexpectedly rose last week to the highest level in three months, a sign progress in the labor market may be stalling. Jobless claims increased by 25, 000 to 429, 000 in the week ended April 23, the most since …

Written by FrumForum News on Thursday April 28, 2011

Watch: Keynes vs. Hayek - Round Two

In "Fight of the Century", the new hip-hop video from John Papola and Russ Roberts, economists Hayek and Keynes throw down and debate the big economic questions:

Written by FrumForum News on Thursday April 28, 2011

Paul to Trump: Prove You're Republican

The Hill reports : Sen. Rand Paul (R-Ky.) on Thursday took a swipe at billionaire businessman Donald Trump, demanding to see his "Republican registration." While speaking at a breakfast with New Hampshire Republicans one day after "The Donald" visited the Granite State, Paul riffed off …

Written by FrumForum News on Thursday April 28, 2011

Watch: O'Donnell Kicks Birther Taitz Off Show

Huffington Post reports : Lawrence O'Donnell had a wild, high-decibel, nearly incomprehensible interview on his Wednesday program with so-called "birther queen" Orly Taitz , at whom he grew so enraged that he cut the interview short halfway through. O'Donnell had brought Taitz on in the …

Written by FrumForum News on Thursday April 28, 2011

Poll: Boehner's Numbers Drop

Politico reports : House Speaker John Boehner has become less popular with Americans across the political spectrum since taking the gavel in January. A USA Today/Gallup Poll released Wednesday showed that 56 percent of Republicans view him favorably, down from 65 percent in January. …

Written by FrumForum News on Thursday April 28, 2011

Rep. Heller to Fill Ensign Seat

Politico reports : Nevada Gov. Brian Sandoval has appointed GOP Rep. Dean Heller to serve out the remainder of Sen. John Ensign’s term, a widely anticipated move that also sets in motion a special election for a Republican-leaning congressional seat. “Dean Heller is a compassionate …

Written by FrumForum News on Thursday April 28, 2011