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Douthat: Is Big Labor the Left's Tea Party?

Douthat: Is Big Labor the Left's Tea Party? Ross Douthat writes in the New York Times : Speaking of the Tea Party , I enjoyed this Will Wilkinson post analogizing the ongoing public-sector union rallies in Wisconsin to the right-wing protests of the last two years. And I …

Written by FrumForum News on Thursday March 3, 2011

Rebels Repel Qaddafi Counterattack

Rebels Repel Qaddafi Counterattack The New York Times reports: BREGA, Libya — From the feeble cover of sand dunes, under assault from a warplane overhead and heavy artillery from a hill, rebels in this strategic oil city repelled an attack by hundreds of Col. Muammar …

Written by FrumForum News on Thursday March 3, 2011

Obama Signs Emergency Spending Bill

Obama Signs Emergency Spending Bill The Washington Post reports: President Obama on Wednesday signed a stopgap measure that will keep the federal government funded through March 18, averting a shutdown for two more weeks while congressional leaders head to the White House to broker …

Written by FrumForum News on Thursday March 3, 2011

Sirhan Sirhan Denied Parole

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Written by FrumForum News on Thursday March 3, 2011

Pope Exonerates Jews of Jesus' Death

Pope Exonerates Jews of Deicide The Washington Post reports: In "Jesus of Nazareth-Part II" excerpts released Wednesday, Benedict explains biblically and theologically why there is no basis in Scripture for the argument that the Jewish people as a whole were responsible for Jesus' …

Written by FrumForum News on Thursday March 3, 2011

WI Dems Launch State Recall Effort

WI Dems Push State Recall Effort Sam Stein at Huffington Post reports: The Wisconsin Democratic Party has launched a fundraising campaign to recall state Senate Republicans who have supported the budget bill by Gov. Scott Walker (R) that would strip collective bargaining rights …

Written by FrumForum News on Wednesday March 2, 2011

Poll: Voters Back Union Bargaining Rights

Poll: Most Voters Back Union Bargaining Rights The Wall Street Journal reports: Americans strongly oppose efforts to strip unionized government workers of their rights to collectively bargain, even as they want public employees to contribute more money to their retirement and …

Written by FrumForum News on Wednesday March 2, 2011

Ryan Won't Defend Romney's Healthcare Law

Ryan Won't Defend Romney's Healthcare Law The Weekly Standard reports : This morning at a breakfast meeting sponsored by the American Spectator , Wisconsin congressman Paul Ryan talked about what he's looking for in a Republican presidential candidate, reiterated he won't seek …

Written by FrumForum News on Wednesday March 2, 2011

Daniels: State Issues Might Keep Me From Running

Daniels: State Issues Might Keep Me From Running Politico reports : Mitch Daniels said Wednesday that intractable legislative gridlock in Indiana could ultimately keep him out of the presidential race. The Hoosier State governor said he plans to focus on state issues, even …

Written by FrumForum News on Wednesday March 2, 2011

Biden to Lead Budget Talks

Biden to Head Budget Talks Politico reports: With a stopgap measure in place, Senate Democrats said Wednesday that they will forestall any spending debate on the floor in favor of what they hope will be immediate budget negotiations between themselves, Republicans and a …

Written by FrumForum News on Wednesday March 2, 2011

Fox Suspends Gingrich, Santorum

Fox Suspends Gingrich, Santorum Politico reports: Fox News has suspended contributors Newt Gingrich and Rick Santorum effective immediately until they decide whether to run for president. Anchor Bret Baier announced on air late Wednesday morning that the network “has suspended …

Written by FrumForum News on Wednesday March 2, 2011

Bernanke: Budget Cuts Could Cost 200K Jobs

Bernanke: Budget Cuts Will Cost Jobs Reuters reports: Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke said on Wednesday a Republican spending cut plan would not cause a big dent to U.S. economic growth, but could cost around 200,000 jobs. Bernanke said that a $60 billion cut along the lines …

Written by FrumForum News on Wednesday March 2, 2011

Senate Passes Two Week Spending Bill

Senate Passes Two Week Spending Bill Washington Post reports: The Senate on Wednesday approved a stopgap measure that would keep the federal government funded through March 18, sending the bill on to President Obama for his signature. The bill, which would cut $4 billion in …

Written by FrumForum News on Wednesday March 2, 2011

American Soldiers Killed at Frankfurt Airport

Two American Soldiers Killed at Frankfurt Airport The AP reports: Frankfurt airport says shots were fired "near or on" a bus carrying U.S. soldiers. An airport spokesman Wednesday's shooting took place in front of Terminal 2 of what is continental Europe's second-biggest hub. He …

Written by FrumForum News on Wednesday March 2, 2011

Christian Pakistani Minister Killed

Christian Pakistani Minister Killed BBC reports: Pakistani Minorities Minister Shahbaz Bhatti has been shot dead by gunmen who ambushed his car in broad daylight in the capital, Islamabad. He was travelling to work through a residential district when his vehicle was sprayed with …

Written by FrumForum News on Wednesday March 2, 2011

Avlon: Wisconsin's Nuclear Option

Avlon: Wisconsin's Nuclear Option John Avlon writes at The Daily Beast: Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker has an un-played ace up his sleeve in the budget fights that have made Madison the focus of a national struggle between fiscal conservatives and public sector unions . A …

Written by FrumForum News on Wednesday March 2, 2011

Reid: Obama Not Leading on Budget

Reid: Obama Not Leading on Budget Politico reports: Democratic senators are frustrated with the low-profile President Barack Obama has kept during the rancorous spending debate dominating Capitol Hill, urging him Tuesday to take an assertive role or risk strengthening the …

Written by FrumForum News on Wednesday March 2, 2011

Assange Blames 'Jewish Conspiracy'

Assange Blames 'Jewish Conspiracy' The Guardian reports: Julian Assange has blamed a number of journalists for a "Jewish" conspiracy against his whistleblowing website, WikiLeaks, according to the editor of Private Eye, Ian Hislop. In the latest issue of the satirical magazine, …

Written by FrumForum News on Wednesday March 2, 2011

Christie: I Could Win White House

Christie: I Could Win White House Politico reports: Chris Christie said he knows he could win the White House if he ran for president next year. The New Jersey governor and GOP rock star made the comments in an interview with the National Review last week while he was in …

Written by FrumForum News on Wednesday March 2, 2011

Rove, Gillespie Look to Raise $120M

Rove, Gillespie Look to Raise $120M Ben Smith at Politico reports: There is, as Ken Vogel and I reported recently, a serious struggle underway for control of the Republican outside money apparatus, pitting the upstart, ideological Koch-backed groups against the devoutly …

Written by FrumForum News on Wednesday March 2, 2011