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Watch Trump: 'Right to Privacy' in Constitution

NBC News reports : In his lengthy interview with NBC’s Savannah Guthrie, Donald Trump appeared stumped when asked about the legal principle that served as the cornerstone for the Roe v. Wade decision that legalized abortion. Here’s the key part of the interview: Guthrie: “Is there a …

Written by FrumForum News on Tuesday April 19, 2011

Washington Moves Slowly After Debt Warning

S&P's debt outlook announcement shocked Washington. But with Congress out of session and members focused on jobs and gas prices, we're still no closer to a long-term debt deal. Standard and Poor’s unexpected announcement yesterday that it had put United States sovereign debt on watch with …

Written by Steve Bell on Tuesday April 19, 2011

Obama 'Optimistic' About Deficit Deal

Politico reports : President Barack Obama dialed back his criticism of Republicans Tuesday on the first leg of a three-day tour to sell his deficit-cutting plan, saying a “big philosophical divide” separates the parties but that a deal was possible. Obama panned Republicans for their …

Written by FrumForum News on Tuesday April 19, 2011

Debt Debate: What Would Hamilton Do?

To get a fresh perspective, I attempted to contact the spirit of Alexander Hamilton for his take on the current political and economic debates in Washington. To get some perspective on current political and economic debates, I attempted to contact the spirit of Alexander Hamilton by resetting …

Written by Kenneth Silber on Tuesday April 19, 2011

Cameron Blocks Brown IMF Bid

The Telegraph reports : In a direct attack on the former Prime Minister, Mr Cameron said his predecessor was not the "most appropriate person" to lead the IMF because he would not admit the UK had a "debt problem". In his first clear admission of some responsibility for the …

Written by FrumForum News on Tuesday April 19, 2011

Geithner: 'No Risk' U.S. Will Lose Top Credit Rating

The New York Times reports : The Treasury secretary, Timothy F. Geithner, said Tuesday that there was “no risk” that the United States would lose its AAA credit rating and that investors were still confident in government bonds, strongly disagreeing with the negative assessment of the …

Written by FrumForum News on Tuesday April 19, 2011

Assad Lifts State of Emergency

BBC reports : Syria's government has lifted the country's decades-old state of emergency as protests against the rule of President Bashar al-Assad continue. The state security court, which handled the trials of political prisoners, has been abolished while a new law allowing peaceful …

Written by FrumForum News on Tuesday April 19, 2011

FroshUpdate: April 19, 2011

Recess Update: With many freshmen back in their districts, their news hit numbers are simmering down a bit compared to last week’s frenzy. Here’s what freshmen are telling their constituents. This is FroshUpdate for April 19, 2011. VIDEO: Rep. Bob Gibbs: “" Raising taxes is not the answer …

Written by Tim Mak on Tuesday April 19, 2011

Confessions of a Climate Change Convert

I used to join the right in dismissing concerns about climate change. But then I was defeated by the facts. I was defeated by facts. It wasn’t all that long ago when I joined others on the right in dismissing concerns about climate change. It was my firm belief that the science was unsettled, …

Written by D.R. Tucker on Tuesday April 19, 2011

Bachmann May Get Book Deal

Politico reports : A book deal could be in the works for Michele Bachmann. Following a rally at the South Carolina statehouse Monday, the Minnesota congresswoman said she is "in the early talking stages" of doing a book. Bachmann, who told The Associated Press she's received several …

Written by FrumForum News on Tuesday April 19, 2011

Obama to Host Prayer Breakfast

Politico reports : President Barack Obama Tuesday morning continues a Holy Week tradition that has helped him develop relationships with some of America’s most high-profile Christian leaders — an Easter Prayer Breakfast at the White House. More than 100 Christian leaders of different …

Written by FrumForum News on Tuesday April 19, 2011

NY GOP Not Buying Trump Bid

The Hill reports : New York-area Republicans aren't sold on Donald Trump's nascent presidential campaign, dismissing him as more of a self-interested publicity hound than a serious contender for the GOP nomination. Trump, a real estate mogul who's spent a considerable amount of his …

Written by FrumForum News on Tuesday April 19, 2011

Obama Gets Snippy with Reporter

The Los Angeles Times reports : Texas, it appears, is messing with President Obama. The White House has been making a concentrated effort to reach out to local media in key states in a bid to deliver its message more directly to the American people—and evade the hand-me-down coverage of …

Written by FrumForum News on Tuesday April 19, 2011

DNC Chief: Screen All Gun Sales

The Hill reports : The new head of the Democratic National Committee (DNC) is pushing for screenings of all gun purchases. Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz said the current law, which allows private firearm sales without background checks, is "outrageous." The Florida Democrat is …

Written by FrumForum News on Tuesday April 19, 2011

Durbin: Gang of Six May Cut Social Security Benefits

The Hill reports : Lawmakers shouldn't be so quick to rule out changes or cuts to Social Security, a top Senate Democrat participating in bipartisan Gang of Six talks says in a new interview. Sen. Dick Durbin (D-Ill.), the majority whip who's negotiating with two other Democrats and …

Written by FrumForum News on Tuesday April 19, 2011

Obama Launches Debt Plan Tour

Bloomberg reports : President Barack Obama begins a tour promoting his proposal to cut long-term budget deficits with a new urgency after Standard & Poor’s warned that the nation’s AAA credit rating is in peril. While the trip that begins today with a town-hall meeting in Virginia is …

Written by FrumForum News on Tuesday April 19, 2011

Poll: Obama Has Edge on GOP Rivals

Washington Post reports : Deepening economic pessimism has pushed down President Obama’s approval rating to a near record low, but he holds an early advantage over prospective 2012 rivals in part because of widespread dissatisfaction with Republican candidates, according to a new …

Written by FrumForum News on Tuesday April 19, 2011

Paul Files for 2016 Run

The AP reports : U.S. Sen. Rand Paul has already filed to seek re-election to the U.S. Senate in 2016. The Kentucky Republican who has been talking about possibly running for president next year filed a statement of candidacy to run for a second term in the Senate on March 21, some …

Written by FrumForum News on Tuesday April 19, 2011

NATO: Qaddafi Firing on Civilians

Reuters reports : The head of NATO's military operations in Libya Monday accused forces loyal to leader Muammar Gaddafi of hiding in hospitals and firing on civilians from the roofs of mosques in the rebel-held city of Misrata. Misrata, Libya's third largest city, has been under siege for …

Written by FrumForum News on Tuesday April 19, 2011

Japan: Meltdown 'Unlikely'

UPI reports : Spent fuel rods in a reactor in Japan's quake-hit nuclear plant may be damaged but an official Tuesday ruled out a meltdown with the ongoing cooling effort. Tokyo Electric Power, operator of the crippled Fukushima nuclear plant, has for the first time since the March 11 …

Written by FrumForum News on Tuesday April 19, 2011