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Watch: Trump Takes Credit for Release

ABC News reports : Donald Trump touched down in New Hampshire today in a helicopter bearing his name, immediately taking credit for forcing President Obama to release his birth certificate. "I am really honored, frankly, to have played such a big role in hopefully, hopefully, getting rid …

Written by FrumForum News on Wednesday April 27, 2011

WH Releases Birth Certificate

The Hill reports : White House officials released photocopies of President Obama's long-form birth certificate to reporters Wednesday that show Obama was born in Hawaii. The White House said the debate over whether Obama was born in the U.S. and is eligible to serve in the Oval Office …

Written by FrumForum News on Wednesday April 27, 2011

Wall Street Pushes GOP on Debt Vote

Politico reports : Wall Street executives and their Washington lobbyists have been meeting quietly with members of Congress — particularly reluctant House GOP freshman — to urge that they vote in favor of raising the $14.29 trillion debt limit as quickly as possible, sources close to …

Written by FrumForum News on Wednesday April 27, 2011

Palin Takes Parting Shot at Couric

The Hill reports : Former Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin (R) made it clear Tuesday night there is no love lost between her and soon-to-be-former "CBS Evening News" anchor Katie Couric. The 2008 GOP vice presidential nominee scoffed when asked about the anchor's departure from the position she …

Written by FrumForum News on Wednesday April 27, 2011

Watch: Frum on Time 100 List's Republicans

Tuesday night on The Last Word with Lawrence O'Donnell , David Frum looked at the Republicans who cracked Time magazine's 2011 Top 100 list. Did Time get the list right? Visit msnbc.com for breaking news , world news , and news about the economy Click here for more.

Written by FrumForum News on Wednesday April 27, 2011

Report: Petraeus to CIA, Panetta to Head Defense

NBC News reports : CIA director Leon Panetta is to take over at the Pentagon and Gen. David Petraeus is to be nominated to head the CIA, NBC News confirmed Wednesday. Petraeus, who took over as Afghanistan war commander in June, was expected to leave that post before the end of this year. …

Written by FrumForum News on Wednesday April 27, 2011

Afghan Officer Kills NATO Troops

The AP reports : Eight NATO service members and a contractor are dead after an Afghan military pilot opened fire on the foreign troops following a dispute at the airport in Kabul. Wednesday's shooting was the deadliest incident in which a member of the Afghan security forces turned …

Written by FrumForum News on Wednesday April 27, 2011

Egypt-Israel Pipeline Attacked

BBC reports : A pipeline carrying gas from Egypt to Israel and Jordan has exploded after an attack by an armed gang in the north Sinai area of Egypt. A tower of flames shot into the air and forced the pipeline to be shut down, Egyptian security officials say. It is the second such …

Written by FrumForum News on Wednesday April 27, 2011

Qaddafi's Daughter Rips Obama, Hillary

The New York Times reports : Ms. Qaddafi has appeared in public twice since the bombings began, before cheering crowds at the colonel’s compound, but she seldom speaks in public. During the interview, she wore close-fitting jeans, Gucci shoes and a pale scarf that did not cover her long …

Written by FrumForum News on Wednesday April 27, 2011

Trump Gave More to Dems Than GOP

Washington Post reports : Billionaire Donald J. Trump, an early presidential favorite among tea party activists, has a highly unusual history of political contributions for a prospective Republican candidate: He has given most of his money to the other side. The real estate mogul and …

Written by FrumForum News on Wednesday April 27, 2011

Treasury Prepares For Debt Bust

The Washington Post reports: The White House is warning that catastrophe will strike if Congress fails to raise the limit on the national debt: With too little cash to pay creditors, the U.S. government would default. Interest rates would skyrocket. And the economic recovery would …

Written by FrumForum News on Wednesday April 27, 2011

Boehner "Not Wedded" To Ryan Budget

Politico reports: So maybe it wasn’t the best timing in the world: Even as House Republicans face tough questions at their town hall meetings about Rep. Paul Ryan’s budget plan, Speaker John Boehner has given an interview in which he said Ryan’s plan was an idea “worthy of consideration” and …

Written by FrumForum News on Wednesday April 27, 2011

Syria To Join UN Human Rights Panel

Fox News reports: The brutal crackdown by Syrian President Bashar Assad may finally be getting the attention of world leaders -- but apparently not enough to stop Syria from becoming the newest member of the U.N. Human Rights Council. And despite calling for an independent investigation …

Written by FrumForum News on Wednesday April 27, 2011

Italian Company Sold Gas To Libya

MSNBC reports: LONDON — Libya imported gasoline from Italian refiner Saras in early April, taking advantage of a loophole in United Nations sanctions that permits purchases by companies not on a U.N. list of banned entities. Three shipping sources with direct knowledge of the transaction …

Written by FrumForum News on Wednesday April 27, 2011

Atheist Soldiers Seek Chaplaincy

The New York Times reports: FAYETTEVILLE, N.C. — In the military, there are more than 3,000 chaplains who minister to the spiritual and emotional needs of active duty troops, regardless of their faiths. The vast majority are Christians, a few are Jews or Muslims, one is a Buddhist. A …

Written by FrumForum News on Wednesday April 27, 2011

Ryan Plan Risks GOP Elderly Vote

Politico reports: Democrats still smarting from their 2010 mid-term defeat see Republican Rep. Paul Ryan’s controversial plan to overhaul Medicare as political aspirin, a cure for just about everything that ails them. But for Barack Obama it’s more like Geritol — a targeted treatment …

Written by FrumForum News on Wednesday April 27, 2011

Couric Leaving CBS Evening News

Politico reports: Well, you can’t say you weren’t warned. Katie Couric reveals the worst-kept secret in the news business in an interview with People magazine . "I have decided to step down from the 'CBS Evening News,'" Couric told People. "I'm really proud of the talented team on the …

Written by FrumForum News on Wednesday April 27, 2011

S&P Lowers Japan's Credit Outlook

The Washington Post reports: TOKYO — Standard & Poor’s lowered its outlook for Japan’s credit rating to negative amid concern the country’s finances will deteriorate further as it rebuilds after last month’s earthquake and tsunami. The change announced Wednesday from a stable outlook …

Written by FrumForum News on Wednesday April 27, 2011

Steuerle: We Need Health Budget Caps

Gene Steuerle writes at The American Square : President Barack Obama and House Budget Committee Chairman Paul Ryan (R) have laid out different approaches for curbing growth in health care costs. One would empower government-appointed officials to constrain health prices and services by, …

Written by FrumForum News on Wednesday April 27, 2011

Giuliani: 'Door Open' to Prez Bid

The Washington Times reports : Former New York Mayor Rudolph W. Giuliani told The Washington Times on Tuesday that he is keeping “the door open” to a 2012 presidential bid, saying he might jump into the race if he believes the other candidates are unelectable. Mr. Giuliani is …

Written by FrumForum News on Tuesday April 26, 2011