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Police Battle Protesters in Egypt
Police in Egypt Battle Protesters The New York Times reports: As night fell and the government announced a curfew, protesters showed no signs of letting up in Cairo and other Egyptian cities on Friday as tens of thousands intensified their campaign to oust President Hosni …
US Official in Pakistan Charged with Murder
Pakistan Charges U.S. Official with Murder BBC reports: A US consular employee has appeared in court charged with the murder of two motorcyclists who were shot dead in the Pakistani city of Lahore. Raymond Davis told the court he had fired his gun in self-defence. Another …
How Wall Street Fueled the Housing Binge
The Financial Crisis Inquiry Commission report deals harshly with those fabulously compensated financial executives who never saw the crisis coming. Let’s face it: You won't read every page of the Financial Crisis Inquiry Commission report. But Frum Forum will, over the next days. So let’s …Biden: Wouldn't Call Mubarak a 'Dictator'
Biden: Wouldn't Call Mubarak a 'Dictator' ABC News reports: In an interview with the Newshour’s Jim Lehrer today, Vice President Biden said he would not refer to Egyptian President Mubarak as a dictator and instead called him an “ally” on a number of key foreign policy issues. …
Mandela Out of Hospital
Mandela Out of Hospital The AP reports: Former South African President Nelson Mandela went home from the hospital Friday after suffering an acute respiratory infection. Officials said the 92-year-old was joking with his wife and nurses, and handling the difficulties of old age …
FBI Hunts for Wiki-Hackers
FBI Hunts for Wiki-Hackers The New York Times reports: The Federal Bureau of Investigation said it had executed more than 40 search warrants in the United States on Thursday as part of an investigation into an international group of computer hackers who attacked corporate Web …
Water Cannons Used on ElBaradei
Water Cannons Used on ElBaradei NBC News reports: Tens of thousands of Egyptian anti-government protesters clashed Friday with police in Cairo, who fired rubber bullets into the crowds and used tear gas and water cannons to disperse them. It was a major escalation in what was …
Moody's: U.S. Credit Rating at Risk
Moody's: U.S. Credit Rating at Risk Reuters reports: Moody's Investors Service warned on Thursday that lack of U.S. government action on the budget deficit increases the likelihood of a negative outlook on the country's top AAA credit rating. The Moody's report, which came …
GOP Rep: Bachmann "Out of Line"
GOP Rep: Bachmann "Out of Line" Politico reports : When Minnesota Rep. strong> Michele Bachmann Sarah Palin Jason Chaffetz State of the Union address Paul Ryan Tea Party Express Joe Walsh
Gates Calls on Congress to Pass Budget
Gates Calls on Congress to Pass Budget The New York Times reports : OTTAWA — Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates , escalating his budget battle with Congress, has issued an unusually passionate warning that the impasse over this year’s federal spending package threatens the …
Hawaii Might Charge $100 for Obama's Birth Certificate
Hawaii Might Charge $100 for Birth Certificate The New York Times reports : The state would charge $100 for a copy of President Obama ’s birth records under a bill introduced in the Legislature by five Democrats. It would change a privacy law barring the release of birth records …
Arizona Targets Birthright Citizenship
Arizona Targets Birthright Citizenship Reuters reports : (Reuters) - Arizona Republicans introduced legislation on Thursday seeking to challenge the right to U.S. citizenship for children born in the state whose parents are illegal immigrants or other non-citizens. The move by …
Huntsman Building Team of Staffers
Huntsman Building Team of Staffers The Washington Post reports : U.S. Ambassador to China Jon Huntsman (R) appears to be leaning toward a run for president in 2012 and a team of political operatives and fundraisers have begun informal talks and outreach to ensure he could …
Senate to End Secret Holds, Keep Filibuster
Senate to End Secret Holds, Keep Filibuster msnbc.com reports : In an agreement reached between Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid and Republican Leader Mitch McConnell, the world's most deliberative body will not change its rules on the filibuster after all. A group of mostly …
Wall Street’s Meltdown: Who’s to Blame?
The financial crisis panel makes it clear that while many were responsible for the mortgage meltdown, the Fed was the one entity that could have stopped it. Let's face it: You will not read every page of the Financial Crisis Inquiry Commission report. But Frum Forum will, over the next days. So …Pence Won't Run for Prez
Pence Won't Run for Prez Louisville Courier-Journal reports: U.S. Rep. Mike Pence shut the door Thursday on a run for the presidency but left wide open the likelihood that he’ll seek a different office: Governor of Indiana. “In the choice between seeking national office and …
Illinois Supreme Court: Keep Rahm on Ballot
Rahm Back on Mayoral Ballot Chicago Tribune reports: The Illinois Supreme Court ruled today that Rahm Emanuel can stay on the ballot for mayor of Chicago. The decision comes without a moment to spare; early voting for the Feb. 22 city election begins Monday, Jan. 31. A cheer …
Ron & Rand Intro Fed Audit Bills
Ron & Rand Intro Fed Audit Bills Wall Street Journal reports: Sen. Rand Paul (R., Ky.) introduced U.S. Senate legislation Wednesday to audit the Federal Reserve while his father, long-time Fed critic Rep. Ron Paul (R., Texas), re-introduced similar legislation in the U.S. …
Rand Paul: End Aid to Israel
Rand Paul: End Aid to Israel JTA reports: U.S. Sen. Rand Paul wants to end all foreign assistance, including aid to Israel. Paul, a Republican newly elected in Kentucky, was on CNN Wednesday outlining where he would cut the $500 billion in government spending he says is critical …