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Feds May Crack Down on Food Ads

The New York Times reports : Will Toucan Sam go the way of Joe Camel? The federal government proposed sweeping new guidelines on Thursday that could push the food industry to overhaul how it advertises cereal, soda pop, snacks, restaurant meals and other foods to children. Citing …

Written by FrumForum News on Friday April 29, 2011

Are Radicals Winning in the New Middle East?

Khaled Abu Toameh writes : In the new Middle East, the radicals seem to be winning. In this new Middle East, Egypt also seems to be moving closer to Iran, raising serious fears in most Gulf countries. For now, it looks as if the new Middle East, which is taking shape in front of everyone'…

Written by FrumForum News on Friday April 29, 2011

Manning Out of Solitary

USA Today reports : Army Pfc. Bradley Manning, suspected of downloading classified data and passing it to WikiLeaks, will be housed with other medium-security military prisoners at Fort Leavenworth, where he was transferred last week, the Army said today. The announcement came as the …

Written by FrumForum News on Friday April 29, 2011

Obama, Giffords to Attend Shuttle Launch

Wall Street Journal reports : Space shuttle Endeavour's scheduled launch Friday recalls sunny spectacles that marked NASA's former glory. But the sense of excitement surrounding the event masks the uncertain future of America's manned exploration program. The launch is expected to …

Written by FrumForum News on Friday April 29, 2011

William and Kate Get Married

The Daily Beast reports : It’s official: Prince William and Kate Middleton are man and wife. The Archbishop of Canterbury pronounced them married at 11:20 am BST. In their vows, Kate followed in Diana’s footsteps and took out the line of promising to “obey” her husband, promising to …

Written by FrumForum News on Friday April 29, 2011

The Liberal Party's Real Israel Policy

When they speak about the Middle East, Canada's Liberals double-message: professing friendship for Israel while signaling to anti-Israel voters. Bob Rae’s letter to the editor of the National Post about the Liberal Party’s Israel record is a shabby document. When I say the letter is shabby, …

Written by David Frum on Friday April 29, 2011

Markets Won't Indulge GOP Debt Threats

The GOP’s debt ceiling threat has been tried before and last time the markets were quick to shoot it down. The GOP’s debt ceiling threat has been tried before and last time the markets were quick to shoot it down. Way back in antediluvian times—about l995—a very successful investor and Soros …

Written by Steve Bell on Friday April 29, 2011

Panetta Promises More Defense Cuts

The Hill reports: President Obama's pick to lead the Pentagon made clear Thursday that he intends to continue cost-cutting efforts begun last year by Defense Secretary Robert Gates. CIA Director Leon Panetta, whom Obama plans to shift to the Pentagon, vowed to maintain the strongest …

Written by FrumForum News on Thursday April 28, 2011

McConnell: I'll Force Vote on Obama Budget

The Hill reports : Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) on Thursday pledged that the upper chamber would hold a vote on President Obama's budget proposal in an effort to divide Democrats. The move came in response to Majority Leader Harry Reid's (D-Nev.) announcement Wednesday …

Written by FrumForum News on Thursday April 28, 2011

WH: Request for Academic Records is 'Nonsense'

CNN reports : Senior White House adviser Valerie Jarrett referred to calls for the president to release his academic records as "nonsense" Thursday. The suggested disclosure came Wednesday from real estate mogul Donald Trump after the so-called "birther" debate caused the president to …

Written by FrumForum News on Thursday April 28, 2011

Labor Fight Moves to Massachusetts

Rachel Weiner writes at The Fix : Earlier this week, the Democratic-controlled House in Massachusetts passed a bill limiting collective bargaining rights on health care for municipal employees. Unions are outraged; conservatives are cheering, but they agree: like Wisconsin, this blue …

Written by FrumForum News on Thursday April 28, 2011

Obama To Head To Alabama

CBS News reports: President Obama is traveling to Alabama on Friday following severe storms and tornadoes that ripped through the South, killing at least 248 people in six states, including 162 in Alabama. Mr. Obama will meet with Gov. Robert Bentley, state and local officials and …

Written by FrumForum News on Thursday April 28, 2011

Boehner Defends Oil Subsidies

The Hill reports: As the country's largest oil companies report near-record profits, the office of House Speaker John Boehner (R-Ohio) rejected on Thursday Democratic calls to consider legislation eliminating billions of dollars in tax breaks for the same corporations. “The Speaker wants to …

Written by FrumForum News on Thursday April 28, 2011

Most Americans Think Recession Ongoing

Reuters reports: (Reuters) - More than half of Americans say the U.S. economy is in a recession or a depression despite official data that show a moderate recovery, according to a poll released on Thursday. The April 20-23 Gallup survey of 1, 013 U.S. adults found that only 27 percent …

Written by FrumForum News on Thursday April 28, 2011

McCain Approves Of Defense Shakeup

The Hill reports: John McCain, the top Republican on the Senate Armed Services Committee, on Thursday indicated that he supports President Obama's new picks to head the Pentagon and CIA. The Arizona senator appeared to be satisfied with Obama's decision to strong> move France24-TV

Written by FrumForum News on Thursday April 28, 2011

Obama Economic Approval Hits 40 Percent

The Hill reports: Four in 10 registered voters approve of President Obama's handling of the economy, a new poll found. According to the McClatchy-Marist Poll, released Thursday, 57 percent disapprove and the remaining 3 percent are unsure. The 40 percent approval rating marks a record …

Written by FrumForum News on Thursday April 28, 2011

Senators Pressure Obama On Syria

Politico reports: Three Senate hawks called on President Barack Obama on Thursday to demand the resignation of Syria’s leader , just as he did with Libyan dictator Muammar Qadhafi . Sens. John McCain (R-Ariz.), Joe Lieberman (I-Conn.) and Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) said in a …

Written by FrumForum News on Thursday April 28, 2011

Charity Done Right

In the Spectator , Charles Moore draws attention to an act of philanthropy of a very unusual kind. This short piece by Charles Moore in the Spectator contains a great quote about money: He has thought about his own wealth, and he sees it as neither good nor bad in itself: ‘I earn in a …

Written by David Frum on Thursday April 28, 2011

Town Hall Rage: Hype or Reality?

It's easy to get lost in the 'Town Hall Descends into Mayhem' narrative but at many events, citizens and their representatives have managed to keep their cool. It's easy to get lost in the 'Town Hall Descends into Mayhem' narrative - after all, it's one of the few interesting stories that can be …

Written by Tim Mak on Thursday April 28, 2011

Rebels Pushed Back at Tunisian Border

Reuters reports : Forces loyal to Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi overran a western rebel outpost on the Tunisian border on Thursday, with fighting spilling onto Tunisian territory, witnesses said. The attack appeared to be part of a broader government move to root out rebel outposts …

Written by FrumForum News on Thursday April 28, 2011