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American Couple Captured By Somali Pirates

Pirates Capture American Couple The New York Times reports: KAMPALA, Uganda — An American couple sailing across the Indian Ocean in a small yacht was captured by Somali pirates on Friday, maritime officials in East Africa said, and the pirates appeared to be taking the …

Written by FrumForum News on Saturday February 19, 2011

Government Shutdown Could Be Two Weeks Off

Govt Two Weeks From Shutdown The New York Times reports: WASHINGTON — House Republicans on Friday marched confidently toward approving the largest spending cuts in modern history, setting the stage for a standoff with Senate Democrats and the White House that each side has warned …

Written by FrumForum News on Saturday February 19, 2011

RNC Enters into Wisconsin Union Dispute

RNC Enters WI Union Fight The Weekly Standard reports : While the Democratic National Committee has decided to throw its support behind the pro-public sector union protesters in Wisconsin, the Republican National Committee is doing its part to get Democratic senators back to work. …

Written by FrumForum News on Friday February 18, 2011

Breitbart and Tea Party Plan Rally in Wisconsin

Breitbart and Tea Party Plan WI Rally Mother Jones reports: After several days of union protests in Madison, Wisconsin, opposing Republican Gov. Scott Walker's attempt to end collective bargaining rights for many state employees, tea party activists are mobilizing their own foot …

Written by FrumForum News on Friday February 18, 2011

Rogue Afghan Soldier Kills Two Germans

Rogue Afghan Soldier Kills Two Germans The BBC reports : A man in an Afghan army uniform has killed two German soldiers serving with Nato's Isaf force in the northern province of Baghlan, Nato says. Isaf soldiers returned fire "critically injuring the shooter", Nato said. At …

Written by FrumForum News on Friday February 18, 2011

WI Gov: I Won't be 'Bullied'

WI Gov: I Won't be 'Bullied' The Hill reports: Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker (R) says his party has been emboldened by massive protests against his controversial budget plan. Walker said demonstrators who filled the state capitol building in Madison and the boycott by state …

Written by FrumForum News on Friday February 18, 2011

Bahrain: Cops Fire on Mourners

Bahrain: Cops Fire on Mourners The AP reports: Bahraini security forces shot at protesters near Pearl Square on Friday and wounded at least 23, a former Shi'ite lawmaker said, a day after police forcibly cleared a protest camp from the traffic circle in Manama. "We think it …

Written by FrumForum News on Friday February 18, 2011

Iranian Opposition Leader Missing

Iranian Opposition Leader Missing The New York Times reports: A main leader of Iran’s opposition was reported missing on Thursday and both the opposition “green movement” and Iran’s hardliners issued calls for street rallies, escalating tensions after the reemergence of …

Written by FrumForum News on Friday February 18, 2011

Kucinich Owes FEC $50K

Kucinich Owes FEC $50K The Hill reports: The Federal Election Commission has ordered Rep. Dennis Kucinich (D-Ohio) to repay more than $50,000 that that the agency says was improperly used for campaign expenses in 2004. In a ruling issued Thursday, the FEC said Kucinich used …

Written by FrumForum News on Friday February 18, 2011

Wisconsin Sends State Troopers After Dem Leader

WI Sends Troopers After Dem Leader The AP reports: Republicans in the Wisconsin state Senate have asked the governor to send state troopers after Democratic leader Mark Miller. Senate Democrats are boycotting a Senate vote on a bill that would strip public sector workers of their …

Written by FrumForum News on Friday February 18, 2011

Pelosi Aide Warns of Govt Shutdown

Pelosi Aide Warns of Govt Shutdown Politico reports : A high-ranking aide to strong> Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi likely shutdown Democrats

Written by FrumForum News on Friday February 18, 2011

Beck: Some Muslims Working to Bring Antichrist

Beck: Some Muslims Working to Bring Antichrist Media Matters reports : On today's edition of his Fox News show, Glenn Beck tied Islam to the Antichrist described in the New Testament. He even had a side-by-side comparison of the Antichrist and the "12th Imam" or "Mahdi" (terms Beck …

Written by FrumForum News on Friday February 18, 2011

Dem Rep Recounts Abortion Experience

Dem Rep Recounts Abortion Experience Politico reports : The debate over defunding Planned Parenthood turned personal Thursday night as California Democratic Rep. Jackie Speier told colleagues of her own abortion experience. Speier spoke out after Republican Rep. Chris Smith of New …

Written by FrumForum News on Friday February 18, 2011

Intel CEO Named to Obama Jobs Council

Intel CEO Named to Obama Jobs Council Wall Street Journal reports: Intel Chief Executive Paul Otellini is not one of the liberal tech leaders who helped President Barack Obama get elected. But he is nevertheless heeding the administration’s call. The White House is announcing …

Written by FrumForum News on Friday February 18, 2011

Dozens Dead in Libyan Protests

Dozens Dead in Libyan Protests BBC News reports: At least 24 people have been killed in anti-government protests in Libya in recent days, rights activists say. Many others were wounded in the clashes between security forces and protesters, the US-based Human Rights Watch said. …

Written by FrumForum News on Friday February 18, 2011

Obama Hosts Internet Summit in Silicon Valley

Obama Hosts Internet Summit in Silicon Valley San Francisco Chronicle reports: President Obama - on his first official trip to the Bay Area that didn't involve political fundraising - held a dinner meeting Thursday to talk job creation and education with a star-studded team of …

Written by FrumForum News on Friday February 18, 2011

Obama Opposes Wisconsin Budget Bill

Obama Opposes Wisconsin Budget The Washington Post reports: MADISON, WIS. - President Obama thrust himself and his political operation this week into Wisconsin's broiling budget battle, mobilizing opposition Thursday to a Republican bill that would curb public-worker benefits while …

Written by FrumForum News on Friday February 18, 2011

Scientists Build "Anti-Laser" Device

Scientists Build "Anti-Laser" Device The BBC reports: Physicists have built the world's first device that can cancel out a laser beam - a so-called anti-laser. The device, created by a team from Yale University, is capable of absorbing an incoming laser beam entirely. But this …

Written by FrumForum News on Friday February 18, 2011

Ten Commandments Display Causing Controversy at VA High School

10 Commandments Tiff At VA School The Washington Post reports: There the commandments stayed, within nondescript frames that also featured the first page of the U.S. Constitution, stirring little controversy until December. That's when an anonymous complaint prompted the superintend…

Written by FrumForum News on Friday February 18, 2011

Palin Struggles With Iowa GOP Activists

Palin Struggles With Iowa Activists The Washington Post reports: WEST DES MOINES, IOWA - A group of Republican activists was sorting out the field of prospective 2012 presidential candidates on a cold night here recently when talk turned to Sarah Palin . In a state whose caucuses …

Written by FrumForum News on Friday February 18, 2011