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Obama Regrets His Debt Ceiling Vote

The AP reports : The White House says President Barack Obama regrets his vote as a senator in 2006 against raising the debt limit. A fight over raising the debt limit is looming, and the White House is trying to explain away the apparent contradiction between Obama's previous opposition, …

Written by FrumForum News on Monday April 11, 2011

Warren: GOP Out to Kill Consumer Protection Agency

The Hill reports : Elizabeth Warren, the architect of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), on Friday dismissed Republican bills to alter the new agency as attempts to kill it. House Republicans are pushing a handful of bills that would tweak the consumer agency authorized by …

Written by FrumForum News on Monday April 11, 2011

Dems Mark 5 Years of Romneycare

The Hill reports : Democrats, not Mitt Romney, took the lead Monday in celebrating the fifth anniversary of the Massachusetts healthcare reforms that the former governor signed into law. Democrats on the national and state level giddily took the opportunity to remind voters, especially …

Written by FrumForum News on Monday April 11, 2011

Big Banks Want a Favor -- At Your Expense

Banks are again asking Congress for another special favor. This time, they want to prevent a limit on the fees you pay every time you swipe a debit or credit card. You might think the big banks would be too embarrassed to ask Congress for more special favors. You think wrong. The big banks …

Written by David Frum on Monday April 11, 2011

Iranians Attack Saudi Embassy

The AP report: Scores of Iranian students have attacked the Saudi Arabian embassy with firebombs to protest the Gulf country's role in cracking down on anti-government protesters in Bahrain. The official IRNA news agency says protesters tried to attach a flag of the Lebanese group …

Written by FrumForum News on Monday April 11, 2011

Rebels Wary of African Union Talks

Washington Post reports : An African Union delegation arrived in the de facto capital of the Libyan opposition Monday hoping to convince wary rebel leaders to accept a proposed ceasefire. But the delegation received a lukewarm welcome. Rebel leaders say they do not believe that Libyan …

Written by FrumForum News on Monday April 11, 2011

Boehner: GOP Won't 'Roll Over' in Debt Ceiling Fight

Fox News reports : House Speaker John Boehner (R-OH) sat down with Bill Hemmer in studio this morning, only 48 hours after leading the GOP in narrowly averting a government shutdown. Hear what the speaker had to say about what went on behind closed doors during the intense spending …

Written by FrumForum News on Monday April 11, 2011

French Troops Arrest Gbagbo

BBC reports : Besieged Ivorian leader Laurent Gbagbo has been detained in the main city Abidjan and delivered to the headquarters of his elected successor. He reportedly surrendered to Alassane Ouattara's forces after French tanks advanced on his residence. Mr Gbagbo had been refusing …

Written by FrumForum News on Monday April 11, 2011

Poll: Romney, Huckabee Lead Obama in Florida

The Hill reports : President Obama's reelection effort could fall short in Florida, if he ends up facing former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney or former Arkansas Gov. Mike Huckabee in the general election, according to a new poll. Both Romney and Huckabee would beat Obama in the key …

Written by FrumForum News on Monday April 11, 2011

French Cops Arrest Two Veiled Women

The Daily Telegraph reports : The women were arrested along with several other people protesting in front of Notre Dame cathedral in Paris against the new law. Referring to two Paris suburbs where riots regularly break out because of alleged discrimination against Muslims, Mr …

Written by FrumForum News on Monday April 11, 2011

New Rules Keeping Terror Suspects Off Flights

The AP reports : The U.S. government has prevented more than 350 people suspected of ties to al-Qaida and other terrorist groups from boarding U.S.-bound commercial flights since the end of 2009, The Associated Press has learned. The tighter security rules — imposed after the attempted …

Written by FrumForum News on Monday April 11, 2011

Bombs in Iraq Kill 10

The AP reports : Bombings in two central Iraqi cities killed at least 10 people on Monday, with twin blasts near a school and market in a former insurgent stronghold leaving six dead, officials said. In the city of Fallujah, police chief Brig. Gen. Mahmoud al-Issawi said a parked car …

Written by FrumForum News on Monday April 11, 2011

House GOP Targets New Regs

The Washington Times reports : House Republicans waged a two-fronted attack on President Obama’s agenda last week by passing measures to repeal rules regarding Internet “neutrality” and the regulation of greenhouse gases. And while the bills have little if any hope of becoming law, …

Written by FrumForum News on Monday April 11, 2011

Pawlenty Picks Campaign Chief

The Hill reports : Former Minnesota Gov. Tim Pawlenty (R) has chosen Nick Ayers as his presidential campaign manager, his exploratory committee said Monday. Ayers, 28, formerly worked as executive director of the Republican Governors Association (RGA). He will start at his new position on …

Written by FrumForum News on Monday April 11, 2011

WH Deficit Plan Includes Tax Hike

Wall Street Journal reports : President Barack Obama will lay out his plan for reducing the nation's deficit Wednesday, belatedly entering a fight over the nation's long-term financial future. But in addition to suggesting cuts—the current focus of debate—the White House looks set to aim its …

Written by FrumForum News on Monday April 11, 2011

Japan to Evacuate More Towns

CNN reports : Japan's government Monday called for evacuations for several towns beyond the danger zone already declared around the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant, warning that residents could receive high doses of radiation over the coming months. Chief Cabinet Secretary Yukio …

Written by FrumForum News on Monday April 11, 2011

Plouffe: No Chance Trump Wins in '12

Politico reports : White House senior adviser David Plouffe slammed Donald Trump’s birther beliefs on Sunday, saying that the recent publicity he has garnered has been a “side show” and indicated that Trump’s rise in Republican polls could be good for President Barack Obama in 2012. …

Written by FrumForum News on Monday April 11, 2011

Mubarak Summoned For Questioning

BBC News reports: Former Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak has been summoned by the state prosecutor for questioning over alleged corruption and killings of protesters. The announcement came shortly after Mr Mubarak made his first statement since he was ousted two months ago, denying …

Written by FrumForum News on Monday April 11, 2011

Japan Suffers Another Quake

BBC News reports: A powerful earthquake has hit north-east Japan, exactly a month after the devastating earthquake and tsunami. The 7.1-magnitude tremor triggered a tsunami warning, and forced the evacuation of workers from the crippled Fukushima nuclear plant. The epicentre of the quake …

Written by FrumForum News on Monday April 11, 2011

GOP Hopefuls Weigh In On Budget Deal

Politico reports: GREENVILLE, S.C. — The Republican presidential hopefuls have quickly split in their reactions to the budget compromise that averted a government shutdown, with sentiment ranging from "disappointment" to "a good first step." Addressing Republican activists at the county …

Written by FrumForum News on Monday April 11, 2011