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WH: Afghan Policy 'Unchanged'

Sam Stein at Huffington Post reports : White House Press Secretary Jay Carney reiterated on Thursday that the killing of Osama bin Laden would not alter the president’s policy with respect to the war in Afghanistan. Speaking to reporters en route to the president’s Ground Zero visit, …

Written by FrumForum News on Thursday May 5, 2011

Assad Keeps Up Crackdown

Reuters reports : Syria said on Thursday army units have begun to leave Deraa, the heart of an uprising against President Bashar al-Assad, but residents described a city still under siege. Soldiers also raided homes across the country as President Bashar al-Assad grappled with the most …

Written by FrumForum News on Thursday May 5, 2011

Laura: Dubya Wants Low Profile

The AP reports : Former President George W. Bush's decision not to appear at ground zero with President Barack Obama after the death of Osama bin Laden is consistent with his desire keep a low public profile, former first lady Laura Bush said Thursday. "He's made the real decision not …

Written by FrumForum News on Thursday May 5, 2011

Libertarian Author Richard Cornuelle Dies at 84

The New York Times reports : Richard Cornuelle, a libertarian writer whose best-known book, “ Reclaiming the American Dream , ” championed volunteerism as a means of addressing social problems like poverty, unemployment, delinquency and urban blight, died on April 26 at his home in …

Written by FrumForum News on Thursday May 5, 2011

Worst Week Ever for Birthers

The birther libel has taken a bad beating this week according to a new poll. The birther libel has taken a bad beating this week, according to a new Washington Post poll . The number of Americans saying President Obama was born in another country has been sliced in half, according to a new …

Written by David Frum on Thursday May 5, 2011

Obama: 'We Will Never Forget'

The AP reports : On a mission to bury the memory of Osama bin Laden by honoring those who died in the fiery Sept. 11, 2001, attacks, President Barack Obama on Thursday visited firefighters and police who lost colleagues at New York's Ground Zero and then laid a wreath at the site. "When …

Written by FrumForum News on Thursday May 5, 2011

Daniels' School Reforms: Too Smart for Tea Party?

In Indiana, Gov. Mitch Daniels has instituted a broad set of education reforms. Unlike many on the right, he’s not out to destroy public education but to save it. Mitch Daniels is regularly held up as one of the best examples of a “serious” and policy-minded conservative. Wednesday in Washington, …

Written by Noah Kristula-Green on Thursday May 5, 2011

Obama Meets NYC Firefighters

Washington Post reports : President Obama, in New York City Thursday following the death of Sept. 11 mastermind Osama Bin Laden, told a group of firefighters that, “when we say we will never forget, we mean what we say.”. “This is a symbolic site of the extraordinary sacrifice that …

Written by FrumForum News on Thursday May 5, 2011

Rep Pushes Frosh to Focus on Illegal Immigration

Rep. Lou Barletta, who as a mayor was known for his tough stance on illegal immigration, is forming a new freshman-only caucus to propose new ideas to tackle the issue. Rep. Lou Barletta, known in his district as a mayor who passed controversial illegal immigration measures, has taken his interest …

Written by Tim Mak on Thursday May 5, 2011

Selling Green Tech to Wall Street

Green tech ideas often face unique challenges trying to win financial backing. But a new proposal could give the feds a role in helping them attract private capital. Tuesday's hearing of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee saw remarkable harmony regarding legislation to give the …

Written by Jim DiPeso on Thursday May 5, 2011

Camp: Healthcare Repeal is Dead

The Huffington Post reports : WASHINGTON -- Rep. Dave Camp (R-Mich.), chairman of the powerful House Ways and Means Committee, acknowledged Thursday that Republican plans to repeal President Barack Obama’s signature health care law were “dead.” Instead, Camp predicted, the GOP would …

Written by FrumForum News on Thursday May 5, 2011

Ryan Benefits from Union Friendly Law

Suzy Khimm reports : Republican golden boy Paul Ryan is hardly known for his sympathies to organized labor. With his drastic budget proposal to privatize Medicare and unabashed support for Governor Scott Walker's anti-union bill, the Wisconsin congressman has become the new face of the GOP's …

Written by FrumForum News on Thursday May 5, 2011

T-Paw Rips Rivals for Skipping Debate

Politico reports : Tim Pawlenty on Thursday chided some of his GOP rivals for not taking part in tonight’s South Carolina debate, arguing that “it’s the first step towards getting America back on track.” “Some candidates are skipping tonight’s Republican debate in South Carolina …

Written by FrumForum News on Thursday May 5, 2011

Poll: Birtherism Losing Steam

The Washington Post reports : The number of Americans saying President Obama was born in another country has been sliced in half, according to a new Washington Post poll . In interviews following the public release the president’s “long-form” birth certificate last week, fully 70 …

Written by FrumForum News on Thursday May 5, 2011

Ryan: Spending Caps Aren't Enough

The Hill reports : The administration must agree to actual spending cuts to win GOP support for raising the debt ceiling, a key Republican said Thursday. Speaking before the first round of deficit talks between Vice President Biden and lawmakers, House Budget Committee Chairman Paul …

Written by FrumForum News on Thursday May 5, 2011

Poll: Most Oppose Debt Limit Rise

CNN reports : Americans are increasingly taking President Barack Obama's side in the battle over the federal budget, according to a new national poll. Full results (pdf) But the CNN/Opinion Research Corporation survey also indicates that fewer than four in 10 agree with the …

Written by FrumForum News on Thursday May 5, 2011

GOP Intel Chair: Let Congress See Pics

The Hill reports : The chairman of the House Intelligence Committee said his fellow panel members will see pictures of a dead Osama bin Laden on Thursday, an opportunity he thinks should be extended to all lawmakers. Rep. Mike Rogers (R-Mich.) said he asked that the photos of the dead …

Written by FrumForum News on Thursday May 5, 2011

Pence to Run for Indiana Gov

USA Today reports : Rep. Mike Pence, a former House GOP leader and favorite of conservatives, said today he'll run for governor of Indiana. Pence told his political supporters today by conference call, making official what has been anticipated since he announced in January that he would …

Written by FrumForum News on Thursday May 5, 2011

Workers Enter Nuke Reactor

The AP reports : Workers entered one of the damaged reactor buildings at Japan's stricken nuclear power plant Thursday for the first time since it was rocked by an explosion in the days after a devastating earthquake, the plant's operator said. Tokyo Electric Power Co. said workers …

Written by FrumForum News on Thursday May 5, 2011

CIA: Video Blacked Out During Raid

The Daily Telegraph reports : Leon Panetta, director of the CIA, revealed there was a 25 minute blackout during which the live feed from cameras mounted on the helmets of the US special forces was cut off. The President only knew the mission was successful after the Navy Seals …

Written by FrumForum News on Thursday May 5, 2011