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Kyl Floats Short Term Debt Hike

The Hill reports : Republicans want a short-term increase to the debt ceiling if the talks led by Vice President Biden do not produce sufficient spending cuts, Senate Minority Whip Jon Kyl (R-Ariz.) said Tuesday. Kyl, who is representing Senate Republicans in the high-level talks, said …

Written by FrumForum News on Wednesday June 8, 2011

Defiant Weiner Stands Firm

"Politico" reports: Rep. Anthony Weiner is insisting that he won’t resign, even as a handful of Republican colleagues call for him to step down, while Democrats steer clear of offering him support and eye a candidate to make a possible run for his seat. Caught by a news crew outside his …

Written by FrumForum Editors on Wednesday June 8, 2011

Syrians Fleeing Into Turkey

The BBC reports: Hundreds of Syrians are crossing the northern border into Turkey in an attempt to escape growing violence in their own country. Many say they are fleeing the town of Jisr al-Shughour ahead of an expected military assault after dozens of soldiers were reportedly killed there. …

Written by Frum Forum Editors on Wednesday June 8, 2011

Hatch: Chaffetz is a Publicity Hound

The Hill reports : Sen. Orrin Hatch (R-Utah) took a shot at a likely primary foe, accusing Rep. Jason Chaffetz (R-Utah) on Tuedsay night of being exceedingly interested in publicity. Hatch, who's been girding himself for a primary challenge to his right as he seeks renomination to run …

Written by FrumForum News on Wednesday June 8, 2011

Dems Harden Stance on Medicare After NY-26

The Hill reports : Democrats have hardened their stance on Medicare since the program helped propel them to an upset victory in a New York special election. Party leaders suggested as recently as last month they were open to changes in the entitlement program. Now the leadership, …

Written by FrumForum News on Wednesday June 8, 2011

Pawlenty: Romney is the Frontrunner

Politico reports : Tim Pawlenty’s been reading the polls, too. He knows Mitt Romney’s far ahead of him and the rest of the 2012 GOP field. “I’ll acknowledge Mitt is going to be the front-runner to start because of his name ID, legacy, financial infrastructure from last time and his …

Written by FrumForum News on Wednesday June 8, 2011

Pawlenty: No Third Term For Bernanke

"The Hill" reports: Former Minnesota Gov. Tim Pawlenty (R) said Tuesday that if he were president, he would not nominate Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke to a third term. The GOP presidential candidate has been critical of the Fed's efforts to pump money into the economy and said …

Written by Frum Forum Editors on Wednesday June 8, 2011

Weiner Explains Himself to Clinton

Politico reports : Rep. Anthony Weiner explained himself and apologized for his conduct to Bill Clinton, who officiated his wedding to wife Huma Abedin, sources familiar with the call said. Weiner made the call within the past 48 hours. It took place following his emotional press …

Written by FrumForum News on Wednesday June 8, 2011

Baldwin Mulls NYC Mayoral Run

"The Daily" reports: Alec Baldwin is mulling a run for mayor of New York City now that kinky Congressman Anthony Weiner appears to have sexted himself out of the 2013 race. The “30 Rock” star, who has long talked about running for political office, believes Weinergate has …

Written by Frum Forum Editors on Wednesday June 8, 2011

Osama 'Revenge Attacks Foiled'

The "Daily Telegraph" reports: Al-Qaeda's chief military commander was plotting a new terrorist group called Lashkar-e-Osama to launch a wave of revenge suicide attacks when he was reportedly killed in a drone strike last week, Pakistani officials have claimed. lyas Kashmiri had …

Written by Frum Forum Editors on Wednesday June 8, 2011

Qadhafi Vows To Fight To Death

The "Daily Telegraph" reports: "We have only one choice: we will stay in our land dead or alive," the Libyan leader said in a televised audio broadcast made in immediate response to a wave of attacks by low-flying jets on Tripoli. Jets could be overheard overhead as he spoke. …

Written by Frum Forum Editors on Wednesday June 8, 2011

T-Paw Needs More Than Google to Cut Deficit

Tim Pawlenty’s “google test” is a pretty good idea. But it’s not likely to save lots of taxpayer money or significantly cut the size and scope of government. I like Tim Pawlenty’s economic plan a little better than David Frum . Although they aren’t revolutionary, I’m happy to cheer for most of …

Written by Eli Lehrer on Wednesday June 8, 2011

WH Engages Bahrain On Reform

The "Wall Street Journal" reports: President Barack Obama met quietly with the crown prince of Bahrain on Tuesday to press the royal family to investigate alleged human-rights abuses by its security forces, said senior U.S. officials. By meeting Crown Prince Salman bin Hamad bin Isa …

Written by FrumForum Editors on Wednesday June 8, 2011

Pawlenty's Blue-Collar Blues

Pawlenty supporters cite his blue-collar origins as reason to hope he can reach more voters. After his economic speech Tuesday those hopes are unlikely to be realized. Tim Pawlenty supporters cite their man's blue-collar origins as reason to hope that he can reach voters unreachable by say Mitt …

Written by David Frum on Wednesday June 8, 2011

Obama, Merkel Toast Liberty

The "Washington Post" reports: Elegant and uber-low-key, the state dinner for German Chancellor Angela Merkel was remarkably unremarkable, without a hint of intrigue or jubilant abandon, devoid of any Hollywood names. No David Hasselhoff, no Heidi Klum, no one who might steal the …

Written by Frum Forum Editors on Wednesday June 8, 2011

Yemen's Saleh 'Severely' Injured

The "Washington Post" reports: The drive to oust Yemeni President Ali Abdullah Saleh took on a new sense of urgency amid reports Tuesday that the injuries he sustained in an attack on his palace last week were more severe than previously stated. In the streets of this tense capital, …

Written by Frum Forum Editors on Wednesday June 8, 2011

Santorum On Board Of Hospitals Sued By DOJ

The "Huffington Post" reports: Former Pennsylvania Sen. Rick Santorum, who announced his bid for president Monday, has spent the past four years serving on the board of Universal Health Services Inc. (UHS), one of the country's largest and most troubled hospital chains. It turns out …

Written by Frum Forum Editors on Wednesday June 8, 2011

Apple's Spaceship Headquarters

When Malaysia and Dubai erected the world's tallest buildings, it didn't prove that the U.S. had been overtaken. It proved that skyscrapers had gone out of style. When Malaysia and Dubai erected the world's tallest buildings, it didn't prove that the U.S. had been overtaken. It proved that …

Written by David Frum on Wednesday June 8, 2011

Obama Dismisses Double-Dip Fears

The AFP news agency reports: U.S. President Barack Obama Tuesday dismissed fears of a plunge into a "double-dip" recession and warned against "panic" over dismal economic data that is beginning to cloud his reelection hopes. In a news conference with German Chancellor Angela Merkel, Obama …

Written by Frum Forum Editors on Wednesday June 8, 2011

Study: Afghan Nation-Building 'Unsustainable'

The "Washington Post" reports: The hugely expensive U.S. attempt at nation-building in Afghanistan has had only limited success and may not survive an American withdrawal, according to the findings of a two-year congressional investigation to be released Wednesday. The report …

Written by Frum Forum Editors on Wednesday June 8, 2011