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Chinese Economy Overtakes Japan

Chinese Economy Overtakes Japan The Wall Street Journal reports : China passed Japan in 2010 to become the world's second-largest economy after the U.S., a historic shift that has drawn mixed emotions in the two Asian powers: resignation tinged with soul-searching in long-stagnant …

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Written by FrumForum News on Monday February 14, 2011

Housing Prices Fall in Unexpected Places

Housing Prices Fall in Unexpected Places The New York Times reports : SEATTLE — Few believed the housing market here would ever collapse. Now they wonder if it will ever stop slumping. The rolling real estate crash that ravaged Florida and the Southwest is delivering a new …

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Written by FrumForum News on Monday February 14, 2011

Boehner Won't Tell Birthers "What to Think"

Boehner Won't Tell Birthers 'What to Think' The AP reports : WASHINGTON — House Speaker John Boehner says Americans have a right to think what they want to think, even when they're wrong about President Barack Obama's citizenship and his religion. Some people believe that …

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Written by FrumForum News on Monday February 14, 2011

Turkey's Govt Cracks Down on Military

Turkey Cracks Down on Military Barry Rubin writes: While all eyes are on Egypt, Turkish regime policy during this time is worth mentioning. The Turkish government has pressed for more Islamization in Turkey and the strengthening of the Muslim Brotherhood there. It even combined …

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Written by FrumForum News on Monday February 14, 2011

Egypt will Honor Treaty With Israel

Egypt will Honor Treaty With Israel The Wall Street Journal reports : CAIRO—Egypt's new military rulers indicated Saturday they would abide by the country's peace treaty with Israel and said they aim to ensure a peaceful transition to elections and a "free democratic state." …

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Written by FrumForum News on Sunday February 13, 2011

Shirley Sherrod Sues Breitbart

Shirley Sherrod Sues Breitbart Media Matters reports : Blogger Andrew Breitbart has been sued by former U.S. Agriculture Department official Shirley Sherrod who contends her reputation was damaged by Breitbart's posting last year of an edited video. The New York Times …

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Written by FrumForum News on Sunday February 13, 2011

Wisconsin Gov. Targets Union Bargaining

Wisconsin Gov. Targets Union Bargaining The AP reports : MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker said Friday he wants to end collective bargaining for nearly all public employees because the state is broke and there’s no point negotiating with the unions when there is …

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Written by FrumForum News on Sunday February 13, 2011

China Worried About Fannie and Freddie Debt

China Worried About Fannie and Freddie Debt The Wall Street Journal reports : BEIJING—China's government, one of the biggest holders of debt from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, voiced confidence that Washington would continue to stand behind the obligations of the U.S. mortgage …

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Written by FrumForum News on Sunday February 13, 2011

Thomas Silent for Five Years on SCOTUS

Thomas Silent for Five Years on SCOTUS The New York Times reports : WASHINGTON — The anniversary will probably be observed in silence. A week from Tuesday, when the Supreme Court returns from its midwinter break and hears arguments in two criminal cases, it will have …

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Written by FrumForum News on Sunday February 13, 2011

Ron Paul Booted from Conservative Group

Ron Paul Booted from Conservative Group Politico reports : A prominent conservative activist group has given Ron Paul the boot. The Young Americans for Freedom has voted the Texas congressman off its national advisory board in the aftermath of his straw poll win at CPAC over his …

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Written by FrumForum News on Sunday February 13, 2011

Palestinian Leaders Call for Elections

Palestinian Leaders Call for Elections The New York Times reports : JERUSALEM — The Palestinian leadership announced Saturday that it planned to hold presidential and parliamentary elections by September, apparently a response to the revolts in Tunisia and Egypt calling for …

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Written by FrumForum News on Sunday February 13, 2011

Snowe Gets Tea Party Challenger

Snowe Gets Tea Party Challenger Washington Post reports: Tea Party activist Andrew Ian Dodge just announced his candidacy against Sen. Olympia Snowe (R-Maine) in the 2012 primary. Dodge leads the Maine Tea Party Patriots and has been weighing a campaign in recent months. At a …

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Written by FrumForum News on Sunday February 13, 2011

Obama to Unveil Budget Cut Proposals

Obama Proposes New Spending Cuts The Washington Post reports: President Obama will respond to a Republican push for a drastic reduction in government spending by proposing sharp cuts of his own in a fiscal 2012 budget blueprint that aims to trim record federal deficits by $1.1 …

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Written by FrumForum News on Sunday February 13, 2011

Egypt's Military Dissolves Parliament

Egypt's Military Dissolves Parliament The AP reports: Egypt's military leaders dissolved parliament and suspended the constitution Sunday, meeting two key demands of protesters who have been keeping up pressure for immediate steps to transition to democratic, civilian rule after …

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Written by FrumForum News on Sunday February 13, 2011

Bomber Attacks Iraqi Shiite Pilgrims

Bomber Attacks Iraqi Shiite Pilgrims NBC News reports: A suicide bomber targeting Shiite pilgrims killed at least 28 people and wounded at least 24 near the Iraqi city of Samarra on Saturday, officials said. Authorities said the bomber blew himself up in a crowd of pilgrims …

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Written by FrumForum News on Saturday February 12, 2011

Protesters Won't Leave Tahrir Square

Protesters Won't Leave Tahrir Sq The Washington Post reports: Even as they celebrated their triumph over a dictator, many of Egypt's revolutionaries vowed Saturday to continue their peaceful occupation of Tahrir Square, saying their demands for democracy and accountability were …

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Written by FrumForum News on Saturday February 12, 2011

Military Pledges 'Free and Fair' Election

Military Pledges Free Elections The Washington Post reports: A statement from Egypt's Supreme Council of the Armed Forces to the nation (transcribed from Arabic by the Associated Press): "In view of the ongoing events that will determine the future of the country, and in line …

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Written by FrumForum News on Saturday February 12, 2011

Arrest Warrant Issued for Musharraf

Court Issues Arrest Warrant for Musharraf CNN reports: A court in Pakistan issued an arrest warrant Saturday for former Pakistani President Pervez Musharraf in connection with the assassination of former Prime Minister Benazir Bhutto, a public prosecutor told CNN. Chaudhry …

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Written by FrumForum News on Saturday February 12, 2011

Energy Budget Cuts Fossil Fuel Subsidies

Budget Cuts Fossil Fuel Subsidies The AP reports: The Obama administration will propose significantly cutting fossil fuel research and closing two facilities, Energy Secretary Steven Chu said Friday. "Fiscal responsibility demands shared sacrifice - it means cutting programs we …

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Written by FrumForum News on Saturday February 12, 2011