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Huntsman Distances Himself from Obama

RealClearPolitics reports : In interviews and speaking publicly, the former Utah governor eschews red meat in favor of understated eloquence -- not unlike his would-be rival, Mitch Daniels. Winning a Republican primary from that moderate perch would seem a tall order, but to those who think …

Written by FrumForum News on Tuesday May 31, 2011

House GOP, Obama to Meet Wednesday

The Hill reports : One day after House Republicans will likely reject a bill to raise the debt ceiling in line with the Obama administration's FY 2012 budget request, they will meet with President Obama in a wide-ranging discussion that will likely touch on fiscal issues and several …

Written by FrumForum News on Tuesday May 31, 2011

Assad Issues National Amnesty

The AP reports : Syrian President Bashar Assad issued a general amnesty Tuesday that includes all political prisoners, Syrian State TV reported Tuesday, in a gesture aimed at calming protests that have rocked the country for weeks. The TV said the amnesty covers all crimes committed before …

Written by FrumForum News on Tuesday May 31, 2011

Panel: Cell Phones May Cause Cancer

The AP reports : An international panel of experts says cellphones are possibly carcinogenic to humans after reviewing details from dozens of published studies. The statement was issued in Lyon, France, on Tuesday by the International Agency for Research on Cancer after a weeklong …

Written by FrumForum News on Tuesday May 31, 2011

Budget Ahead for Disaster Relief

Eric Cantor is right that Missouri's disaster relief should be offset by other cuts. But a one-time offset isn’t enough: we need a permanent fund to pay for disaster relief. Eric Cantor is right to insist that disaster relief payments to Missouri and other tornado-damaged locales be offset with …

Written by Eli Lehrer on Tuesday May 31, 2011

Want Big Budget Cuts? Weaken the Dollar

Republicans promise that rapid action to cut government spending will return us to prosperity. But their approach may not work if they also call for a strong dollar. Republicans promise that rapid action to cut government spending will lead to a quick return to prosperity. They have some …

Written by Tessa Berenson on Tuesday May 31, 2011

WH: Bryson to Head Commerce Dept

The AP reports : President Barack Obama will nominate businessman John Bryson to lead the Commerce Department, a White House official said Tuesday. Bryson's appointment brings another private sector player into an administration that has been making a concerted effort to improve its …

Written by FrumForum News on Tuesday May 31, 2011

Who Really Wins with Ryan's Budget?

Sarah Palin speaks to a radical mood: a mood of victimization and resentment. But Paul Ryan speaks to another radical mood: the radicalism felt by many affluent Americans. This is part two in a series. Click here for part 1 . Palin speaks to a radical mood in the country: a mood of …

Written by David Frum on Tuesday May 31, 2011

Obama Announces Joint Chiefs Picks

Politico reports : President Barack Obama said Monday that he is nominating Army Gen. Martin Dempsey as chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, calling him “one of our nation’s most respected and combat-tested generals.” “Having trained Iraqi forces, he knows nations must take …

Written by FrumForum News on Tuesday May 31, 2011

Palin Tours Gettysburg

Politico reports : Sarah Palin spent the morning touring the Civil War battlefield here with her family. “It was absolutely amazing – this being my second time, it’s even more impactful. Every American needs to get here too,” Palin said afterward, while posing for photographs and …

Written by FrumForum News on Tuesday May 31, 2011

Feds Stock Up on Limos

iWatch News reports : Limousines, the very symbol of wealth and excess, are usually the domain of corporate executives and the rich. But the number of limos owned by Uncle Sam increased by 73 percent during the first two years of the Obama administration, according to an analysis of records …

Written by FrumForum News on Tuesday May 31, 2011

Obama's Job Rating on the Rise

Politico reports : President Obama enjoys a 54 percent approval rating, according to a poll published Monday. In the CNN/Opinion Research Corporation survey conducted while Obama was in Europe last week, 45 percent of people said they don’t approve of Obama’s job. The difference is …

Written by FrumForum News on Tuesday May 31, 2011

Bachmann: Palin Not a 'Competitor'

The Hill reports : Rep. Michele Bachmann (R-Minn.) said she doesn't consider Sarah Palin a political "competitor" as both consider bids for the Republican presidential nomination. Bachmann, a Tea Party darling who appears likely to enter the 2012 race, said she considers the former …

Written by FrumForum News on Tuesday May 31, 2011

Romney: Obama an 'Ineffective' Prez

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Written by FrumForum News on Tuesday May 31, 2011

Romney: The Candidate the Media Forgot

The media is following Sarah Palin's every move while they also ignore the GOP's clear front-runner: Mitt Romney. The media is following Sarah Palin's every move, but as I write in my CNN column today, they also ignoring the GOP's clear front-runner: Mitt Romney. Sarah Palin has mesmerized the …

Written by David Frum on Tuesday May 31, 2011

House Prepares for Clean Debt Ceiling Vote

The Washington Post reports : Setting the stage for a long summer of heated negotiations, the House is expected to reject a proposal Tuesday that would increase the nation’s ability to borrow money without also making major cuts in federal spending. A day before they huddle with …

Written by FrumForum News on Tuesday May 31, 2011

Bartlett: The US is a Low Tax Country

Bruce Bartlett writes : Historically, the term “tax rate” has meant the average or effective tax rate — that is, taxes as a share of income. The broadest measure of the tax rate is total federal revenues divided by the gross domestic product . By this measure, federal taxes are at …

Written by FrumForum News on Tuesday May 31, 2011

Hospitals: The New Teachers' Unions?

In the 80s and 90s, teachers’ unions resisted measuring education progress with student testing. Now hospitals are opposing similar efficiency tests. Are hospitals the new public-school teachers' unions? From the New York Times today : More generally, [hospitals] are apprehensive about …

Written by David Frum on Tuesday May 31, 2011

Arrest Warrant Won't Make Qaddafi Budge

By issuing an arrest warrant for his war crimes, the chief prosecutor for the International Criminal Court will guarantee Qaddafi won’t go quietly. By issuing an arrest warrant for his war crimes, the chief prosecutor for the International Criminal Court is guaranteeing that Libya’s Muammar …

Written by Peter Worthington on Tuesday May 31, 2011

Yemen Truce Deal Falls Apart

Al Jazeera reports : A tenuous truce declared a few days ago to end street fighting in the Yemeni capital between tribal groups and forces loyal to President Ali Abdullah Saleh has broken down, sending the country closer to the brink of civil war. "The ceasefire agreement has ended, " …

Written by FrumForum News on Tuesday May 31, 2011