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Pope Exonerates Jews of Jesus' Death
Pope Exonerates Jews of Deicide The Washington Post reports: In "Jesus of Nazareth-Part II" excerpts released Wednesday, Benedict explains biblically and theologically why there is no basis in Scripture for the argument that the Jewish people as a whole were responsible for Jesus' …
"The American Dream Is For Suckers"
So I listened to my parents, to my teachers, and to my elders and I studied hard. What was the point? With new employment numbers due Friday, March 4th, we at Frum Forum decided that it was time to listen to the voices of the young as they face the challenges of this economic crisis. Over the …WI Dems Launch State Recall Effort
WI Dems Push State Recall Effort Sam Stein at Huffington Post reports: The Wisconsin Democratic Party has launched a fundraising campaign to recall state Senate Republicans who have supported the budget bill by Gov. Scott Walker (R) that would strip collective bargaining rights …
Poll: Voters Back Union Bargaining Rights
Poll: Most Voters Back Union Bargaining Rights The Wall Street Journal reports: Americans strongly oppose efforts to strip unionized government workers of their rights to collectively bargain, even as they want public employees to contribute more money to their retirement and …
Ryan Won't Defend Romney's Healthcare Law
Ryan Won't Defend Romney's Healthcare Law The Weekly Standard reports : This morning at a breakfast meeting sponsored by the American Spectator , Wisconsin congressman Paul Ryan talked about what he's looking for in a Republican presidential candidate, reiterated he won't seek …
Daniels: State Issues Might Keep Me From Running
Daniels: State Issues Might Keep Me From Running Politico reports : Mitch Daniels said Wednesday that intractable legislative gridlock in Indiana could ultimately keep him out of the presidential race. The Hoosier State governor said he plans to focus on state issues, even …
Newt's Old Allies Warn Against Shutdown
Former Speaker Newt Gingrich continues to defend the 1995 government shutdown. But many of his closest allies from that era see the episode as a mistake. Former Speaker Newt Gingrich is expected to announce a run for president soon, but if he is to continue to defend the government shutdown that …I Was "Too Qualified" to Work
Some accuse my generation of disdaining jobs "beneath" us. In reality, employers won't hire overqualified applicants. With new employment numbers due Friday, March 4th, we at Frum Forum decided that it was time to listen to the voices of the young as they face the challenges of this …
Fox's 2012 Presidential Bracket
Today, Fox News decided to suspend Newt Gingrich and Rick Santorum until they decide on presidential bids. But why only single out these two contributors? It would be fascinating to know the process by which Fox News decided that Newt Gingrich and Rick Santorum are running for president, and …Budget Fight: GOP & Dems Dig in For Round Two
While the media is focused on the House GOP CR and the coming debt ceiling fight, there's another battle that's been forgotten: the 2012 fiscal year budget. The Monongahela, Allegheny and Ohio Rivers converge in Pittsburgh. Most readers will find that fact neither new nor particularly insightfu…Biden to Lead Budget Talks
Biden to Head Budget Talks Politico reports: With a stopgap measure in place, Senate Democrats said Wednesday that they will forestall any spending debate on the floor in favor of what they hope will be immediate budget negotiations between themselves, Republicans and a …
Fox Suspends Gingrich, Santorum
Fox Suspends Gingrich, Santorum Politico reports: Fox News has suspended contributors Newt Gingrich and Rick Santorum effective immediately until they decide whether to run for president. Anchor Bret Baier announced on air late Wednesday morning that the network “has suspended …
Bernanke: Budget Cuts Could Cost 200K Jobs
Bernanke: Budget Cuts Will Cost Jobs Reuters reports: Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke said on Wednesday a Republican spending cut plan would not cause a big dent to U.S. economic growth, but could cost around 200,000 jobs. Bernanke said that a $60 billion cut along the lines …
Senate Passes Two Week Spending Bill
Senate Passes Two Week Spending Bill Washington Post reports: The Senate on Wednesday approved a stopgap measure that would keep the federal government funded through March 18, sending the bill on to President Obama for his signature. The bill, which would cut $4 billion in …
Pakistan's Only Christian Minister Assassinated
Shahbaz Bhatti, Pakistan's minister for minorities, had bravely opposed Pakistan's blasphemy laws. Today he was assassinated in Islamabad. Shahbaz Bhatti, Pakistan's minister for minorities, has apparently been assassinated in Islamabad. Bhatti, a Roman Catholic, had publicly opposed Pakistan's …American Soldiers Killed at Frankfurt Airport
Two American Soldiers Killed at Frankfurt Airport The AP reports: Frankfurt airport says shots were fired "near or on" a bus carrying U.S. soldiers. An airport spokesman Wednesday's shooting took place in front of Terminal 2 of what is continental Europe's second-biggest hub. He …
Christian Pakistani Minister Killed
Christian Pakistani Minister Killed BBC reports: Pakistani Minorities Minister Shahbaz Bhatti has been shot dead by gunmen who ambushed his car in broad daylight in the capital, Islamabad. He was travelling to work through a residential district when his vehicle was sprayed with …