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Report: Petraeus to CIA, Panetta to Head Defense

NBC News reports : CIA director Leon Panetta is to take over at the Pentagon and Gen. David Petraeus is to be nominated to head the CIA, NBC News confirmed Wednesday. Petraeus, who took over as Afghanistan war commander in June, was expected to leave that post before the end of this year. …

Written by FrumForum News on Wednesday April 27, 2011

Afghan Officer Kills NATO Troops

The AP reports : Eight NATO service members and a contractor are dead after an Afghan military pilot opened fire on the foreign troops following a dispute at the airport in Kabul. Wednesday's shooting was the deadliest incident in which a member of the Afghan security forces turned …

Written by FrumForum News on Wednesday April 27, 2011

Egypt-Israel Pipeline Attacked

BBC reports : A pipeline carrying gas from Egypt to Israel and Jordan has exploded after an attack by an armed gang in the north Sinai area of Egypt. A tower of flames shot into the air and forced the pipeline to be shut down, Egyptian security officials say. It is the second such …

Written by FrumForum News on Wednesday April 27, 2011

Qaddafi's Daughter Rips Obama, Hillary

The New York Times reports : Ms. Qaddafi has appeared in public twice since the bombings began, before cheering crowds at the colonel’s compound, but she seldom speaks in public. During the interview, she wore close-fitting jeans, Gucci shoes and a pale scarf that did not cover her long …

Written by FrumForum News on Wednesday April 27, 2011

Trump Gave More to Dems Than GOP

Washington Post reports : Billionaire Donald J. Trump, an early presidential favorite among tea party activists, has a highly unusual history of political contributions for a prospective Republican candidate: He has given most of his money to the other side. The real estate mogul and …

Written by FrumForum News on Wednesday April 27, 2011

Treasury Prepares For Debt Bust

The Washington Post reports: The White House is warning that catastrophe will strike if Congress fails to raise the limit on the national debt: With too little cash to pay creditors, the U.S. government would default. Interest rates would skyrocket. And the economic recovery would …

Written by FrumForum News on Wednesday April 27, 2011

Boehner "Not Wedded" To Ryan Budget

Politico reports: So maybe it wasn’t the best timing in the world: Even as House Republicans face tough questions at their town hall meetings about Rep. Paul Ryan’s budget plan, Speaker John Boehner has given an interview in which he said Ryan’s plan was an idea “worthy of consideration” and …

Written by FrumForum News on Wednesday April 27, 2011

Syria To Join UN Human Rights Panel

Fox News reports: The brutal crackdown by Syrian President Bashar Assad may finally be getting the attention of world leaders -- but apparently not enough to stop Syria from becoming the newest member of the U.N. Human Rights Council. And despite calling for an independent investigation …

Written by FrumForum News on Wednesday April 27, 2011

Italian Company Sold Gas To Libya

MSNBC reports: LONDON — Libya imported gasoline from Italian refiner Saras in early April, taking advantage of a loophole in United Nations sanctions that permits purchases by companies not on a U.N. list of banned entities. Three shipping sources with direct knowledge of the transaction …

Written by FrumForum News on Wednesday April 27, 2011

Atheist Soldiers Seek Chaplaincy

The New York Times reports: FAYETTEVILLE, N.C. — In the military, there are more than 3,000 chaplains who minister to the spiritual and emotional needs of active duty troops, regardless of their faiths. The vast majority are Christians, a few are Jews or Muslims, one is a Buddhist. A …

Written by FrumForum News on Wednesday April 27, 2011

Ryan Plan Risks GOP Elderly Vote

Politico reports: Democrats still smarting from their 2010 mid-term defeat see Republican Rep. Paul Ryan’s controversial plan to overhaul Medicare as political aspirin, a cure for just about everything that ails them. But for Barack Obama it’s more like Geritol — a targeted treatment …

Written by FrumForum News on Wednesday April 27, 2011

Couric Leaving CBS Evening News

Politico reports: Well, you can’t say you weren’t warned. Katie Couric reveals the worst-kept secret in the news business in an interview with People magazine . "I have decided to step down from the 'CBS Evening News,'" Couric told People. "I'm really proud of the talented team on the …

Written by FrumForum News on Wednesday April 27, 2011

S&P Lowers Japan's Credit Outlook

The Washington Post reports: TOKYO — Standard & Poor’s lowered its outlook for Japan’s credit rating to negative amid concern the country’s finances will deteriorate further as it rebuilds after last month’s earthquake and tsunami. The change announced Wednesday from a stable outlook …

Written by FrumForum News on Wednesday April 27, 2011

Steuerle: We Need Health Budget Caps

Gene Steuerle writes at The American Square : President Barack Obama and House Budget Committee Chairman Paul Ryan (R) have laid out different approaches for curbing growth in health care costs. One would empower government-appointed officials to constrain health prices and services by, …

Written by FrumForum News on Wednesday April 27, 2011

Norquist Moves to Nix Bipartisan Debt Plan

A new proposal by the Bipartisan Policy Center could make it easier to cut the debt. But some conservatives are already dismissing the plan for leaving revenue raising on the table. Can the debt be brought down if the Congress sets targets for how it wants to do it in dollar amounts? That is the …

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

Giuliani: 'Door Open' to Prez Bid

The Washington Times reports : Former New York Mayor Rudolph W. Giuliani told The Washington Times on Tuesday that he is keeping “the door open” to a 2012 presidential bid, saying he might jump into the race if he believes the other candidates are unelectable. Mr. Giuliani is …

Written by FrumForum News on Tuesday April 26, 2011

Geithner: Debt Debate 'Ridiculous'

The Hill reports : Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner on Tuesday slammed the debate over raising the debt ceiling as “ridiculous” and said it is “irresponsible” for policymakers to leave the impression that the U.S. might not pay its bills. Geithner also said he was confident that …

Written by FrumForum News on Tuesday April 26, 2011

Romney: Jobless Rate Will Lead to 2012 GOP Win

CNN reports : Former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney is predicting continued high unemployment will result in a Republican 2012 victory over President Obama. The 2008 Republican presidential candidate and former businessman, who is likely to put his economic credentials front and center …

Written by FrumForum News on Tuesday April 26, 2011

Carney: Birther Talk a 'Distraction'

Los Angeles Times reports : The White House on Tuesday castigated those who continue to express doubt about President Obama's birthplace, a rare public comment on what a spokesman called a "settled issue." "I just think it's a distraction and it's an unfortunate distraction from the …

Written by FrumForum News on Tuesday April 26, 2011

Obama: Daniels is a 'Serious Person'

Politico reports : President Obama thinks Mitch Daniels is a “serious person, ” but he’s not going to make any predictions about the Indiana governor’s place in the 2012 presidential field. “You know, it’s a little early to start prognosticating. I’m going to let the Republicans sort …

Written by FrumForum News on Tuesday April 26, 2011