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Lake: How Bush Dealt with Mubarak's Last Crisis

Lake: How Bush Dealt with Mubarak Eli Lake writes in The New Republic : Everyone now understands that President Obama faces a set of difficult choices in Egypt. Cut Mubarak loose, and risk a revolt from the other American clients in the region while potentially empowering the …

Written by FrumForum News on Tuesday February 1, 2011

Barbour Heading to Israel

Barbour Heading to Israel Hotline On Call reports: Add Mississippi Gov. Haley Barbour (R) to the list of potential 2012 White House contenders visiting Israel. The Republican Jewish Coalition announced Tuesday that it is sponsoring Barbour's trip Israel starting this weekend. …

Written by FrumForum News on Tuesday February 1, 2011

Coleman Rules Out 2012 Senate Run

Coleman Rules Out 2012 Senate Run Politico reports: Former Sen. Norm Coleman said Tuesday that he won’t be running for Senate again in 2012 but did not rule out a return to office at some point in the future. The Minnesota Republican lost a tight reelection bid to Al Franken …

Written by FrumForum News on Tuesday February 1, 2011

Opposition to Mubarak: Leave by Friday

Opposition Wants Mubarak Out by Fri BBC News reports: Egyptian protesters are holding huge rallies in Cairo and other cities as they step up their efforts to force President Hosni Mubarak from power. Organisers have been hoping to bring one million people on to the streets of …

Written by FrumForum News on Tuesday February 1, 2011

U.S. Ambassador Speaks with Elbaradei

U.S. Ambassador Speaks with Elbaradei AFP reports: The US ambassador to Egypt spoke to the country's top dissident Mohamed ElBaradei Tuesday as mass protests built in Cairo, in another apparent sign Washington is looking to the post-Mubarak era. Ambassador Margaret Scobey spoke …

Written by FrumForum News on Tuesday February 1, 2011

Graham Bill Creates Health Reform Opt Out

Graham Bill Creates Health Reform Opt Out Sam Stein at Huffington Post reports: A bill introduced by two Republican senators on Tuesday would allow states to opt out of the requirements enacted by last year's health care overhaul without instituting any additional reforms or …

Written by FrumForum News on Tuesday February 1, 2011

Ethics Panel Launches Ensign Probe

Ethics Panel Begins Ensign Probe The Hill reports: The Senate ethics committee announced Tuesday that it has begun an investigation of Sen. John Ensign (R-Nev.), who has been accused of using his position to improperly help a former aide. Sen. Barbara Boxer (D-Calif.), …

Written by FrumForum News on Tuesday February 1, 2011

Loughner Hearings Move to Tucson

Loughner Hearings Moved to Tucson Politico reports: Federal proceedings in the criminal case against alleged gunman Jared Lee Loughner will take place in Tucson, where the mass shooting that injured Rep. Gabrielle Giffords happened, and not in Phoenix, where the first two …

Written by FrumForum News on Tuesday February 1, 2011

Jeb: 'Proud' to Run on Bush Legacy

Jeb: 'Proud' to Run on Bush Legacy Politico reports: If Jeb Bush were to run for president, he says he would be “proud” to run on his family name and the legacies of his father and brother. Speaking in Las Vegas Monday night, the former Florida governor - who stressed he’s …

Written by FrumForum News on Tuesday February 1, 2011

Charlotte to Host Dem Convention

Charlotte Gets 2012 Dem Convention ABC News reports: The 2012 Democratic National Convention will be held in Charlotte, North Carolina, the DNC announced today. During the week of September 3 rd the party’s convention will take place at the Time Warner Cable Arena, better …

Written by FrumForum News on Tuesday February 1, 2011

Romney Tops GOP Fundraising

Romney Tops GOP Fundraising The Hill reports: Former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney raised a total of $6.3 million between his federal and state-based political action committees in 2010, ending the year with $1.4 million cash on hand. That's the largest 2010 total of any …

Written by FrumForum News on Tuesday February 1, 2011

Jordan's King Dismisses Cabinet

Jordan's King Dismisses Cabinet The New York Times reports: Jordan's Royal Palace says the king has sacked his government in the wake of street protests and has asked an ex-army general to form a new Cabinet. King Abdullah's move comes after thousands of Jordanians took to the …

Written by FrumForum News on Tuesday February 1, 2011

Egyptians Gather for Mass Protest

Egyptians Gather for Mass Protest The New York Times reports: In a test of wills that seemed to be approaching a critical juncture, more than 100, 000 people crammed into Cairo’s vast Tahrir Square on Tuesday, seeking to muster a million protesters demanding the ouster of …

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Obama Seeks to End Oil Subsidies

Obama Seeks to End Oil Subsidies The New York Times reports : WASHINGTON — When he releases his new budget in two weeks, President Obama will propose doing away with roughly $4 billion a year in subsidies and tax breaks for oil companies, in his third effort to eliminate …

Written by FrumForum News on Tuesday February 1, 2011

Watch: Barbara Bush Supports Gay Marriage

Watch: Barbara Bush Supports Gay Marriage Courtesy of Politico : Barbara Bush is coming out in support of gay marriage. The 29-year-old daughter of President George W. Bush announces in a web video posted late Monday that she supports same-sex marriage. “I’m Barbara Bush …

Written by FrumForum News on Tuesday February 1, 2011

GOP Works to Defeat Scott Brown in Primary

GOP Works to Defeat Scott Brown in Primary NationalJournal reports : A Republican organization that backed Sen. Scott Brown (R-Mass.) with independent expenditures and fundraising assistance says it will work to defeat Brown in a Republican primary next year in order to …

Written by FrumForum News on Tuesday February 1, 2011

Former NY Schools Chancellor Slams Tenure

Former NY Schools Chancellor Slams Teacher Tenure The New York Post reports : It's easier to execute a killer than fire an incompetent teacher, former schools Chancellor Joel Klein said yesterday in an explosive interview. "Five to 10 percent are not remotely capable," Klein …

Written by FrumForum News on Tuesday February 1, 2011

GOP Takes on Teacher Tenure

GOP Takes on Teacher Tenure The New York Times reports : Seizing on a national anxiety over poor student performance, many governors are taking aim at a bedrock tradition of public schools: teacher tenure. The momentum began over a year ago with President Obama ’s call to …

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Egyptian Army Promises not to Use Force

Egyptian Army Promises not to Use Force The AP reports : CAIRO (AP) -- Egypt's military pledged not to fire on protesters in a sign that army support for President Hosni Mubarak may be unraveling on the eve of a major escalation - a push for a million people to take to the …

Written by FrumForum News on Tuesday February 1, 2011

California Governor Calls for Special Election

CA Gov Calls for Special Election SFGate.com reports : (01-31) 20:27 PST Sacramento, Calif. (AP) -- In the first State of the State speech of his new administration, Gov. Jerry Brown on Monday urged lawmakers to let voters decide the direction of the state as leaders cope …

Written by FrumForum News on Tuesday February 1, 2011