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McCain: 'Draconian' Steps Needed to Avert Fiscal Crisis

The Hill reports : Sen. John McCain (R-Ariz.) argued critics of the recent spending cuts agreed to by both parties in Congress are ignoring the dire fiscal path he said the U.S. is currently on. McCain said a fiscal meltdown is likely unless "draconian measures" are taken, and that only …

Written by FrumForum News on Tuesday April 12, 2011

Cantor: Spending Bill Will Pass Thurs

The Hill reports : House Majority Leader Eric Cantor (R-Va.) said on Tuesday that the House will pass the 2011 spending bill on Thursday with "strong Republican support." At a pen and pad briefing, Cantor noted his frustration with the deal struck last Friday to cut $39.9 billion in …

Written by FrumForum News on Tuesday April 12, 2011

Carney Rips Ryan Budget

CNN reports: White House Press Secretary Jay Carney said Tuesday that the fiscal year 2012 blueprint put forward by House Budget Committee Chairman Paul Ryan, R-Wisconsin, "fails the test of balance, and balance is essential." Ryan's plan puts the burden of balancing the budget on …

Written by FrumForum News on Tuesday April 12, 2011

GOP Rep Jordan: No to Budget Deal

CNN reports : A key conservative leader in the House of Representatives said Tuesday he opposes the budget deal negotiated last week by President Barack Obama and Speaker John Boehner. Rep. Jim Jordan -- like Boehner an Ohio Republican -- called the $38.5 billion in cuts included in the …

Written by FrumForum News on Tuesday April 12, 2011

Mubarak Rushed to Hospital

The AP reports : Former Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak was abruptly hospitalized Tuesday at a Red Sea resort for heart problems during an investigation into allegations of corruption and the violence against protesters, reported state TV. The hospitalization of the 82-year-old former …

Written by FrumForum News on Tuesday April 12, 2011

Weiner: NBC Should Fire Trump

The Hill reports : A New York Democrat asked Tuesday how long it would take for "The Apprentice" host Donald Trump to lose his job due to his flirtations with running for president. Rep. Anthony Weiner (D-N.Y.) suggested that Trump, the real estate mogul and reality TV star, should be …

Written by FrumForum News on Tuesday April 12, 2011

Beck: Palin Damaged Her Brand

Politico reports : Glenn Beck doesn’t see Sarah Palin running for president and said she has done some damage to her political brand. Beck, a constant Palin cheerleader, said flatly on his radio show Monday, “Sarah Palin, I don’t think, wants to run for president.” The outgoing …

Written by FrumForum News on Tuesday April 12, 2011

Huckabee, Trump Held Private Meet

Politico reports : Mike Huckabee and Donald Trump had a one-on-one meeting last week, a sit-down that left the former Arkansas governor with the impression that the developer is indeed going to run for president. The get-together came as Huckabee, multiple sources said, has been …

Written by FrumForum News on Tuesday April 12, 2011

Hoyer Undecided on Budget Vote

CNN reports : President Obama and Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid may have signed onto the budget deal with House Speaker John Boehner on Friday night, but the number two House Democrat hasn't made up his mind yet. House Democratic Whip Steny Hoyer told reporters Tuesday he was still …

Written by FrumForum News on Tuesday April 12, 2011

Bachmann Wins Straw Poll

CNN reports : Rep. Michele Bachmann is the winner of a recent straw poll among evangelical and Christian conservative voters, the latest sign the Minnesota Republican may enjoy significant support from that key voting bloc if she decides to run for president. Bachmann took 23 percent of …

Written by FrumForum News on Tuesday April 12, 2011

Poll: Trump Tied for 1st in GOP Race

CNN reports : Donald Trump is now tied with Mike Huckabee for first place when Republicans are asked who they support for the GOP presidential nomination in 2012, according to a new national poll. But while a CNN/Opinion Research Corporation surve y released Tuesday indicates that the …

Written by FrumForum News on Tuesday April 12, 2011

Mubarak to Appear in Cairo Court

Reuters reports : Egypt's former President Hosni Mubarak received a summons to appear before a Cairo court for questioning and special security is being arranged, state-run al-Ahram newspaper quoted the interior minister as saying. The public prosecutor issued the summons Sunday as part …

Written by FrumForum News on Tuesday April 12, 2011

Bahrain in Secret Contact With Israel

The Washington Times reports : The Persian Gulf kingdom of Bahrain has had secret contacts with Israel ’s Mossad intelligence service, according to a leaked U.S. diplomatic cable. The cable reportedly was sent to Washington from the U.S. Embassy in Manama , the capital of …

Written by FrumForum News on Tuesday April 12, 2011

Wall Street: Don't Play Games with Debt Ceiling

The Hill reports : Wall Street is getting used to high drama in Congress, but the fight over raising the debt limit will test even that seasoned resolve. If Wall Street saw the fight over legislation to fund the government as playing with matches, it sees the fight over the debt …

Written by FrumForum News on Tuesday April 12, 2011

Poll: GOP Favorites Aren't Running

Politico reports : Three prominent Republicans who have all said they have no interest in running for president, at least in 2012, poll strongly among GOP primary voters, as some party stalwarts glance longingly at any alternatives to the current crop of White House contenders. …

Written by FrumForum News on Tuesday April 12, 2011

Bachmann Spars with Iowa Heckler

Politico reports : Michele Bachmann said again Monday that the American intervention in Libya was a mistake — but this time she had to talk over a heckler who shouted vulgarities at her. Jenny Watkins, 22, shouted at Bachmann from the back of a large room at the University of Iowa …

Written by FrumForum News on Tuesday April 12, 2011

Paul Dismisses Ryan Budget

Huffington Post reports : Potential 2012 GOP presidential candidate Ron Paul (Texas) on Monday panned Rep. Paul Ryan’s (R-Wis.) budget proposal, telling a crowd in Iowa that the Ryan plan will not end big government, which he said is becoming like a monarchy. Speaking at a forum …

Written by FrumForum News on Tuesday April 12, 2011

France to NATO: Do More in Libya

BBC reports: Nato must do more to destroy heavy weaponry used by Muammar Gaddafi's forces in Libya, the French and British foreign ministers have said. Libyan civilians remain at risk, France's Alain Juppe said, despite the ongoing Nato-led bombing campaign. The UK's William Hague urged …

Written by FrumForum News on Tuesday April 12, 2011

Nuke Crisis on Par with Chernobyl

The Wall Street Journal reports: TOKYO—The Japanese government raised its assessment of the monthlong crisis at its Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant to the highest severity level by international standards—a rating only conferred so far upon the Chernobyl accident. Japan's nuclear …

Written by FrumForum News on Tuesday April 12, 2011

Qaddafi Shrugging Off Sanctions

The Washington Post reports: Global efforts to isolate Gaddafi and cut off his economic lifeline have put significant pressure on his government. But President Obama and other NATO leaders may find that sanctions do not bring Gaddafi to his knees as quickly as they would hope, if at all. …

Written by FrumForum News on Tuesday April 12, 2011