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Bahrain Protesters Get Death Sentence

The New York Times reports: MANAMA, Bahrain (AP) — A military court in Bahrain on Thursday convicted four Shiite protesters and sentenced them to death for the killing two policemen during anti-government demonstrations last month in the Gulf kingdom, the state media said. Three other …

Written by FrumForum News on Thursday April 28, 2011

Frum: Labor Law Takes Radical Turn in Boeing Case

On NPR's Marketplace , David Frum discusses the implications of the National Labor Relations Board's complaint against Boeing: Let's go to the bottom line: the National Labor Relations Board's headline-making complaint against Boeing for investing in South Carolina is almost certainly going …

Written by FrumForum News on Thursday April 28, 2011

Atlas Canned?

The producer of Atlas Shrugged is threatening to drop plans for sequels. But every Rand fan knows you can't let criticism get in the way of genius. Because of poor box office performance and very negative reviews, the producer of the movie version of Atlas Shrugged , John Aglialoro, has decided …

Written by Noah Kristula-Green on Wednesday April 27, 2011

Birthers Try Out a New Line of Attack

Some birthers are falling back on a second line of defense: even if Obama was born in this country, his father wasn't, making Obama "native born" but not "natural born". A historical curiosity: Some birthers are falling back on a second line of defense: even if President Obama was born in this …

Written by David Frum on Wednesday April 27, 2011

Rice: Rumsfeld's a 'Grumpy Guy'

Politico reports : After months of silence, former Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice finally has her review ready of the charges in former Secretary of Defense Donald Rumsfeld’s memoir that she was never critical of George W. Bush’s positions and was ill-equipped for a senior …

Written by FrumForum News on Wednesday April 27, 2011

Reid: Senate Will Vote on Ryan Plan

Sam Stein at Huffington Post reports : Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-Nev.) announced on Wednesday that he would host a vote on Rep. Paul Ryan’s (R-Wis.) budget as a means of forcing moderate GOP senators to weigh in on the legislation’s controversial proposals. He did not provide a …

Written by FrumForum News on Wednesday April 27, 2011

Birther Queen Not Convinced

TPM reports : In a development that will surprise no one, it turns out that President Barack Obama's decision to release his long-form birth certificate hasn't quieted members of the "birther" movement who promote the conspiracy theory that he wasn't born in the United States. "Look, I …

Written by FrumForum News on Wednesday April 27, 2011

Obama Demanded Certificate Release

The Washington Post reports : After his major address on the deficit two weeks ago, President Obama sat down for an interview with ABC News anchor George Stephanopoulos expecting a conversation about fiscal issues. Instead, Obama faced repeated questions about the controversy …

Written by FrumForum News on Wednesday April 27, 2011

Sargent: Will GOP Now Drop the Birther Talk?

Greg Sargent writes at The Plum Line blog: Now that President Obama has released his long-form birth certificate, here’s the question: Will leading conservatives and Republicans step up, place the blame for birtherism where it belongs, and call on the birthers among them to stop the …

Written by FrumForum News on Wednesday April 27, 2011

Giffords Leaves for Shuttle Launch

CNN reports : A plane carrying U.S. Rep. Gabrielle Giffords departed Houston on Wednesday headed for Florida, where she is scheduled to attend the Friday launch of the space shuttle Endeavour, commanded by her husband, Mark Kelly.

Written by FrumForum News on Wednesday April 27, 2011

Watch Bush: Drill More to Cut Prices

Politico reports : Former President George W. Bush wants to see more oil drilling to combat prices at the gas pump that are nearing $4 a gallon, he said Wednesday. “I would suggest Americans understand how supply and demand works. And if you restrict supplies of crude, the price of …

Written by FrumForum News on Wednesday April 27, 2011

Holder Defends DOMA Attorney

The AP reports : The former Bush administration lawyer under fire for defending the federal ban on gay marriage is getting support from an unexpected source — Attorney General Eric Holder. Former solicitor general Paul Clement quit his law firm after it announced Monday that it was …

Written by FrumForum News on Wednesday April 27, 2011

Palin: White House Distracting Media from Bernanke

The Hill reports : Former Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin (R) called on the media to concede that real estate mogul Donald Trump forced President Obama to release his birth certificate. She then urged them to move on to more substantive topics. "Media: admit it, Trump forced the issue. Now, …

Written by FrumForum News on Wednesday April 27, 2011

Obama Condemns Media Birther Coverage

Huffington Post reports: At his press conference on Wednesday, President Obama scolded the media for focusing on his birth certificate instead of more important issues. He started the conference by calling out NBC's Chuck Todd directly. "I can't get the networks to break in on all kinds …

Written by FrumForum News on Wednesday April 27, 2011

Fox Wants Decision on Huckabee's 2012 Prez Bid Plans

Howard Kurtz at The Daily Beast writes : The network wants a yes or no on whether the governor-turned-TV host is running for the White House. But Huckabee tells Howard Kurtz he feels no pressure at all. Mike Huckabee may be running out of time to make a decision on running for …

Written by FrumForum News on Wednesday April 27, 2011

Watch: Trump Takes Credit for Release

ABC News reports : Donald Trump touched down in New Hampshire today in a helicopter bearing his name, immediately taking credit for forcing President Obama to release his birth certificate. "I am really honored, frankly, to have played such a big role in hopefully, hopefully, getting rid …

Written by FrumForum News on Wednesday April 27, 2011

WH Releases Birth Certificate

The Hill reports : White House officials released photocopies of President Obama's long-form birth certificate to reporters Wednesday that show Obama was born in Hawaii. The White House said the debate over whether Obama was born in the U.S. and is eligible to serve in the Oval Office …

Written by FrumForum News on Wednesday April 27, 2011

Wall Street Pushes GOP on Debt Vote

Politico reports : Wall Street executives and their Washington lobbyists have been meeting quietly with members of Congress — particularly reluctant House GOP freshman — to urge that they vote in favor of raising the $14.29 trillion debt limit as quickly as possible, sources close to …

Written by FrumForum News on Wednesday April 27, 2011

Palin Takes Parting Shot at Couric

The Hill reports : Former Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin (R) made it clear Tuesday night there is no love lost between her and soon-to-be-former "CBS Evening News" anchor Katie Couric. The 2008 GOP vice presidential nominee scoffed when asked about the anchor's departure from the position she …

Written by FrumForum News on Wednesday April 27, 2011

Watch: Frum on Time 100 List's Republicans

Tuesday night on The Last Word with Lawrence O'Donnell , David Frum looked at the Republicans who cracked Time magazine's 2011 Top 100 list. Did Time get the list right? Visit msnbc.com for breaking news , world news , and news about the economy Click here for more.

Written by FrumForum News on Wednesday April 27, 2011