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Japan PM Survives No-Confidence Vote

The Wall Street Journal reports : Japanese Prime Minister Naoto Kan survived a no-confidence motion against him Thursday, but only after indicating he was ready to step down in the future and appeasing critics in the ruling party who had threatened to support the move submitted by the …

Written by FrumForum News on Thursday June 2, 2011

Trump: Palin Wants Me To Run

The Daily Caller reports : While catching up over pizza slices in Times Square, former vice presidential candidate Sarah Palin advised billionaire Donald span style="color: green;"> Trump brought up

Written by FrumForum News on Wednesday June 1, 2011

FL Senate Candidate Booted From Talk Show

The Daily Caller reports : Florida Senate candidate and current state Senate president Mike Haridopolos issued a statement Wednesday afternoon clarifying his stance on Wisconsin Republican Rep. Paul Ryan’s span style="color: green;"> budget plan Health Care

Written by FrumForum News on Wednesday June 1, 2011

Huck Opens Door To VP Run

POLITICO reports : Donald Trump isn't the only GOP 2012er leaving his options open. Former Arkansas Gov. Mike Huckabee, who said last month that he had reached the decision not to enter the 2012 race after intense prayer, says that doesn’t take him out of the veepstakes. "Everything is …

Written by FrumForum News on Wednesday June 1, 2011

Twisters Slam Massachusetts

The Daily Beast reports : At least four people died and dozens more were injured in a rare Northeast tornado on Tuesday in Springfield, Massachusetts. See photos and video of the severe storm. Plus, Newsweek's Sharon Begley says extreme weather is the new normal—and we're hopelessly …

Written by FrumForum News on Wednesday June 1, 2011

Google Hit By Chinese Hackers

Reuters reports : (Reuters) - Hackers likely based in China tried to break into hundreds of Google mail accounts, including those of senior U.S. government officials, Chinese activists and journalists, the Internet company said on Wednesday. The unknown perpetrators, who appeared to …

Written by FrumForum News on Wednesday June 1, 2011

IN Warned About Barring Planned Parenthood Funds

POLITICO reports : Indiana plans to defy an Obama administration letter and continue barring Planned Parenthood from receiving federal funding — a move that, if continued, could cost the state more than $4 billion in Medicaid funds. CMS Administrator Don Berwick notified Indiana Wednesday …

Written by FrumForum News on Wednesday June 1, 2011

Palin Meets with Fox News Execs

The Hill reports : Former Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin (R) met with executives from Fox News during her bus tour's stop in New York, and she remains under contract as a contributor with the network. "Right now there is no change in her status with Fox News," said Bill Shine, the network's …

Written by FrumForum News on Wednesday June 1, 2011

Stocks Plunge on Bad Economic News

Wall Street Journal reports : Stocks plunged Wednesday, suffering their biggest drop in almost a year, as a slew of downbeat reports prompted fears the economic recovery was running out of steam. The Dow Jones Industrial Average closed down 279.65 points, or 2.2%, to 12290.14, the …

Written by FrumForum News on Wednesday June 1, 2011

Bachmann Staff Moves Fuel Prez Bid Talk

The Hill reports : Rep. Michele Bachmann's chief of staff is taking a leave of absence to accept an "exciting new position" working with the congresswoman, fueling speculation she will launch a presidential bid. Andy Parrish, Bachmann's (R-Minn.) top aide, wrote an email to co-workers …

Written by FrumForum News on Wednesday June 1, 2011

Weiner 'Can't Say' Photo Isn't Him

Politico reports : Rep. Anthony Weiner says he “can’t say with certitude” that the lewd photo of a man’s crotch sent using his Twitter account to one of his followers isn’t of him. “I didn’t send that picture out, ” Weiner said in a Wednesday afternoon interview with NBC News. …

Written by FrumForum News on Wednesday June 1, 2011

How Abbas Derailed the Peace Process

The Weekly Standard reports : The week of dueling speeches by President Obama and Prime Minister Netanyahu was great political drama, but a key character was missing from the scene: Palestinian Authority president Mahmoud Abbas. While Abbas was absent, it was in fact his creation on April …

Written by FrumForum News on Wednesday June 1, 2011

Iowa Poll: Romney Leads, Cain Surges

Public Policy Polling reports : Mitt Romney has the lead in PPP's first Iowa poll since Mike Huckabee and Donald Trump exited the race, but with six different candidates polling in double digits it's clear this thing is wide open. Romney polls at 21%. Sarah Palin and Herman Cain are …

Written by FrumForum News on Wednesday June 1, 2011

Private Sector Hiring Slumps

The Wall Street Journal reports : Employment slowed drastically in May, according to the latest National Employment Report released Wednesday. In total, the private sector added only 38, 000 jobs, down from the 177,000 increase a month earlier. The lingering effect of the Japanese …

Written by FrumForum News on Wednesday June 1, 2011

DeMint Considers White House Bid

The Hill reports : Sen. Jim DeMint (R-S.C.) says he is considering running for president after frustrated conservative activists have pleaded with him to run. DeMint told The Hill that he has discussed a White House bid with his wife and will pray on the question out of respect for his …

Written by FrumForum News on Wednesday June 1, 2011

Weinergate Won't Die

Ben Smith at Politico reports : Trying to put last weekend’s ambiguous online mini-scandal behind him, Rep. Anthony Weiner told reporters outside his office Tuesday that he’s “not going to talk about this anymore.” But Weiner, a veteran and champion of New York City’s media scrum, …

Written by FrumForum News on Wednesday June 1, 2011

Ryan Confronts Obama on Medicare

Politico reports : Rep. Paul Ryan directly confronted President Barack Obama over Democratic ridicule of Ryan’s controversial Medicare overhaul plan – while other GOP leaders accused the president for “demagoguery” during a chilly bipartisan White House meeting. Ryan, a Wisconsin …

Written by FrumForum News on Wednesday June 1, 2011

Palin Heads to Boston

Politico reports : Sarah Palin told reporters gathered at the hotel where the former governor and her family spent the night that Boston will be the next stop of the One Nation tour . After that, Palin said, “we’ll take a break and then we’ll be back.” Palin was mobbed by roughly …

Written by FrumForum News on Wednesday June 1, 2011

Debt Talks: House GOP Won't Budge on Taxes

The Hill reports : House Republicans and President Obama had a “frank” but “productive” discussion at the White House Wednesday, according to Speaker John Boehner (R-Ohio). Boehner and other GOP leaders greeting the media after the one-hour meeting said they pushed Obama to agree to …

Written by FrumForum News on Wednesday June 1, 2011

FEMA to Katrina Victims: Repay $22M

The AP reports : Nearly six years have passed since Hurricane Katrina drowned New Orleans in misery, but many residents haven't forgiven the Federal Emergency Management Agency for its sluggish response to the storm. Now another delayed reaction by FEMA – a stop-and-start push to recoup …

Written by FrumForum News on Wednesday June 1, 2011