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Brown Vetoes His Own Party's Budget

Mercury News reports : Gov. Jerry Brown on Thursday vetoed the budget sent to him by his own party, criticizing it for containing the very gimmicks he said he wanted to avoid. "We can -- and must -- do better, " Brown said in a YouTube message he posted Thursday morning. The budget …

Written by FrumForum News on Thursday June 16, 2011

Gingrich Slams Ex-Staffers

POLITICO reports : Newt Gingrich told a Gainesville radio station this morning that staffers in his Georgia office had been neglecting their responsibilities for "at least a month" before resigning, in one instance disrupting cash flow to his campaign. Jim Galloway reports: Said …

Written by FrumForum News on Thursday June 16, 2011

Unemployment Apps Drop But Remain Stubbornly High

The Associated Press reports : WASHINGTON (AP) -- Fewer Americans applied for unemployment benefits last week, though applications remain above levels consistent with a healthy economy. Unemployment benefit applications fell 16,000 to a seasonally adjusted 414,000, the second drop in three …

Written by FrumForum News on Thursday June 16, 2011

Obama Eats With $5 Donors

CNS News reports : (CNSNews.com) – In return for a $5 donation to his reelection campaign, President Barack Obama is offering supporters a chance to participate in a raffle to win a “casual” dinner with him at an unstated location. In an e-mail to supporters, the president says his …

Written by FrumForum News on Thursday June 16, 2011

Weiner Gives in to Pressure, Resigns

The New York Times reports Representative Anthony D. Weiner has told friends that he plans to resign his seat after coming under growing pressure from his Democratic colleagues to leave the House, said a person told of Mr. Weiner’s plans. His decision follows of revelations of his …

Written by FrumForum News on Thursday June 16, 2011

Qaddafi Razes Rebel City

The Daily Telegraph reports: To Libya’s rebels the destroyed city of Zawiyah is the symbol of a brave but doomed fight; one that was ruthlessly crushed in March, then flared up again six days ago when a new attempt was made to launch a rebellion there. To the government of Muammar …

Written by Frum Forum Editors on Thursday June 16, 2011

Debt Talks Spur Business Optimism

The Hill led by Vice President Biden, that could boost hiring and business spending this year and beyond. " target="_blank"> reports: The debt-reduction talks in Washington are boosting optimism in corporate America about the economy. Chief executive officers of some of the nation’s …

Written by FrumForum Contributors on Thursday June 16, 2011

Iran Steps Up Space Program

News.com.au reports: Iran plans to send a live monkey into space in the summer, the country's top space official said after the launch of the Rassad-1 (Observation-1) satellite, state television reported today. "The Kavoshgar-5 rocket will be launched during the month of Mordad [July 23 …

Written by Frum Forum Editors on Thursday June 16, 2011

Afghan Militants In Cross-Border Raid

Reuter reports: About 250 militants staged a cross-border raid from Afghanistan into a pro-government Pakistani village on Thursday, security officials and residents said, apparently part of a new Pakistani Taliban campaign of large-scale attacks. An intelligence official said six …

Written by Frum Forum Editors on Thursday June 16, 2011

Romney Barnstorms South

Politico reports: Mitt Romney is rolling through Florida and Georgia Thursday, collecting a string of formal endorsements from prominent Republican officials as he goes. He starts the day in Tampa, where his campaign has lined up statements of support from four Florida Republicans: Reps. …

Written by Frum Forum Editors on Thursday June 16, 2011

China Fears U.S. Cyber Warfare

Reuter reports: China must boost its cyber-warfare strength to counter a Pentagon push, the country's top military newspaper said on Thursday after weeks of friction over accusations that Beijing may have launched a string of Internet hacking attacks. The accusations against China have …

Written by Frum Forum Editors on Thursday June 16, 2011

UK 'Spying' On Assange

The Daily Telegraph reports: Supporters of WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange are claiming that the Government has erected CCTV cameras to spy on the house where he is staying in East Anglia. In a video, titled “House Arrest”, and released by WikiLeaks, they claim that three …

Written by FrumForum Editors on Thursday June 16, 2011

GOP Rows Snarl Debt Deal

The Hill reports: A series of policy battles that have broken out among House Republicans poses a significant challenge to Speaker John Boehner’s (R-Ohio) effort to unify his troops on a bill raising the nation’s debt ceiling. In recent weeks, intra-party skirmishes have emerged on a …

Written by Frum Forum Editors on Thursday June 16, 2011

Terrorist Plotted Ritz Atrocity

The Sun reports: ETON College and The Ritz hotel are on a hit-list of bomb targets drawn up by a ruthless al-Qaeda commander, The Sun can reveal. The plot details were found on the body of Fazul Abdullah Mohammed, the terror group's chief in East Africa, after he was shot dead. …

Written by FrumForum Editors on Thursday June 16, 2011

Al-Qaeda Appoints New Leader

The Associated Press reports: Veteran militant Ayman al-Zawahri has taken command of al Qaeda after the killing of Osama bin Laden, an Islamist website said on Thursday, a move widely expected following his long years as second-in-command. Bin Laden's lieutenant and the brains behind much …

Written by Frum Forum Editors on Thursday June 16, 2011

Pakistani General Fights To Keep Job

The New York Times r eports: Gen. Ashfaq Parvez Kayani, who has led the army since 2007, faces such intense discontent over what is seen as his cozy relationship with the United States that a colonels’ coup, while unlikely, was not out of the question, said a well-informed Pakistani who …

Written by Frum Forum Editors on Thursday June 16, 2011

NY Passes Gay Marriage Bill

Reuter reports: The New York state Assembly approved same-sex marriage on Wednesday and the bill is likely to face a vote in the Senate on Friday, where it only needs support from one more senator to pass. The Democrat-dominated Assembly voted 80 to 63 in favor of the marriage equality …

Written by Frum Forum Editors on Thursday June 16, 2011

Greek Coalition Talks Founder

The New York Times reports: Prime Minister George Papandreou of Greece said on Wednesday that he would reshuffle his cabinet and request a vote of confidence in Parliament after talks with the opposition about a unity government foundered. Earlier in the day, as thousands took to the …

Written by FrumForum Editors on Thursday June 16, 2011

Newt Demands NBC Apology

POLITICO reports : Newt Gingrich lashed out at NBC News Wednesday night, demanding the network apologize to his wife Callista for a report that put the blame largely on her for prompting the mass resignation of his campaign staff last week. “I believe NBC owes Callista an apology, …

Written by FrumForum News on Wednesday June 15, 2011

Issa: DoJ Should Be 'Ashamed'

The Hill reports : Rep. Darrell Issa (R-Calif.) on Wednesday escalated his standoff with the Department of Justice over a gun-tracking program that might have contributed to the death of federal agent. As the family of slain ATF agent Brian Terry pleaded for justice, Issa said officials …

Written by FrumForum News on Wednesday June 15, 2011