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York: GOP to Tie Immigration to Jobs

York: GOP to Tie Immigration to Jobs Byron York writes : With Republicans now in control of the House Judiciary Committee, Attorney General Eric Holder and other Justice Department officials are going to be answering a lot of questions in the next two years. "We're going to start …

Written by FrumForum News on Friday January 7, 2011

Ryan: Debt Ceiling Will be Raised

Ryan: Debt Ceiling Will be Raised MSNBC.com reports : Even as it exposes fault lines in the new Republican caucus, a looming clash over the federal government’s borrowing power could serve as a major bargaining chip for Republicans hoping to force President Barack Obama to green …

Written by FrumForum News on Friday January 7, 2011

Bernanke Cites Economic Improvements

Bernanke Cites Economic Improvements Reuters reports : (Reuters) - The U.S. economy may finally be hitting its stride even if growth remains too weak to put a real dent in the nation's jobless rate, Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke said on Friday. Offering no real clues …

Written by FrumForum News on Friday January 7, 2011

The Fat Diaries: The Theme Park Diet

Visiting a theme park for the holidays possess a tough challenge for parents. Who after all wants to feed their kids junk food and fries for days on end? Well I’m back from vacation, and I’m “all funned out.” I think I could use a week of monotony– at least until my brain functions …

Written by Monica Marier on Friday January 7, 2011

When Athletes Can't Say Goodbye

Barring a miracle, the end has finally come for Brett Favre. Why is it so difficult for athletes like him to walk away at the end of their careers? Barring a miracle, the end has finally come for Brett Favre. If his multiple retirements and comebacks over the last few years haven’t tarnished …

Written by Alan Hirsch on Friday January 7, 2011

Can I Kick Out My Brother-in-Law?

David Eddie hears from a reader who's brother-in-law is always crashing at her home. Can she remove the welcome mat? Writing in the Globe and Mail , David Eddie hears from a reader who's brother-in-law is always crashing at her home. Does she have to let him stay? The reader asks: My …

Written by David Eddie on Friday January 7, 2011

Package Ignites at Post Office

Package Ignites at Post Office The Washington Post reports: At least one and possibly two packages or envelopes "ignited" Friday afternoon in a U.S. postal facility in the District near the Maryland border, D.C. police said. The incendiary package was addressed to Homeland …

Written by FrumForum News on Friday January 7, 2011

Can the GOP Stop Gates' Pentagon Downsizing?

Secretary Gates' latest Pentagon budget will slash the size of the Army and Marine Corps. But does the GOP have the will to fight the cuts? FrumForum readers, of course, should not be surprised by Secretary Gates’ latest round of defense budget cuts. This is a story that we’ve been tracking for …

Written by John Guardiano on Friday January 7, 2011

Editing Slavery Out of the Constitution

Originalists must be careful not to overlook the fact that the Constitution had as one of its primary intentions the protection of slave property? Charles Krauthammer this morning praises Republicans for upholding "constitutionalism," which Krauthammer defines as the intellectual counterpart …

Written by David Frum on Friday January 7, 2011

Rudy Thinking About 2012 Run

Rudy Thinking About 2012 Run The NY Post reports : Confident that he'd have a chance to win, Rudy Giuliani is rounding up his top political advisers for a possible 2012 presidential run, sources tell Page Six. Sources say the tough-talking former mayor "thinks the Republican …

Written by FrumForum News on Friday January 7, 2011

Southern Sudan Votes on Independence

Southern Sudan Votes on Independence The Globe and Mail reports: When the people of southern Sudan begin voting on independence on Sunday, there won’t be any Quebec-style ambiguity over “sovereignty-association” or shared passports. The choice on the ballot papers is stark and …

Written by FrumForum News on Friday January 7, 2011

Geithner Pushes Congress to Raise Debt Ceiling

Geithner Pushes Congress to Raise Debt Ceiling Reuters reports: Republicans acknowledged on Thursday they will have to sign off on more deficit spending to avoid a debt default that would roil financial markets and bring the government to a grinding halt. Treasury Secretary Timothy …

Written by FrumForum News on Friday January 7, 2011

Afghan Suicide Bomber Kills 17

Afghan Suicide Bomber Kills 17 BBC reports: At least 17 people have been killed in a suicide attack in a crowded public bath house in Afghanistan's southern Kandahar province, officials say. They say 23 others were injured in the attack, which took place in the town of Spin Boldak, …

Written by FrumForum News on Friday January 7, 2011

Jobless Rate Drops to 9.4%

Jobless Rate Drops to 9.4% The AP reports: The nation's added 103,000 jobs in December and the unemployment rate dropped to 9.4 percent last month, its lowest level in 19 months. But the job growth fell short of expectations based on a strengthening economy. And the drop in …

Written by FrumForum News on Friday January 7, 2011

I Like Bill Daley, You Will Too

Thursday’s announcement that William Daley will be the new Chief of Staff was hardly unexpected. But, surprise or not, it's a superb choice. Thursday’s announcement that President Obama has picked longtime business executive and Democratic leader William Daley as his new White House Chief of …

Written by Les Francis on Friday January 7, 2011

CIA Agent Charged with Leaking

CIA Agent Charged with Leaking The AP reports: A former CIA officer has been indicted on charges of disclosing national security secrets after being accused of leaking classified information about Iran to a New York Times reporter. Federal prosecutors charged Jeffrey Sterling …

Written by FrumForum News on Thursday January 6, 2011

RNC Member Pushes "Anyone But Steele" Strategy

Oregon National Committeeman Solomon Yue has an interesting strategy to promote his 'anyone-but-Steele' approach in the vote for RNC chair. Oregon National Committeeman Solomon Yue has an interesting strategy to promote his 'anyone-but-Steele' approach to the vote for RNC chairman next week: vote …

Written by Tim Mak on Thursday January 6, 2011

Sperling to Head National Economic Council

Sperling Chosen to Head National Economic Council Bloomberg reports: President Barack Obama will name Gene Sperling, a counselor to Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner, as head of the National Economic Council, according to a person familiar with the matter. Sperling, 52, is …

Written by FrumForum News on Thursday January 6, 2011

NPR Exec Resigns Over Juan Williams Firing

NPR Exec Quits Over Williams Firing The Los Angeles Times reports: The top news official at National Public Radio announced Thursday that she would leave her post, as the news outlet concluded an investigation into last year's firing of news analyst Juan Williams. Ellen Weiss …

Written by FrumForum News on Thursday January 6, 2011

The Future of U.S.-Canada Relations

I'll be speaking on a panel about US-Canada relations sponsored by Maclean's magazine in Washington DC on January 20, 7-9 pm at the Newseum. I'll be speaking on a panel about US-Canada relations sponsored by Maclean 's magazine in Washington DC on January 20, 7-9 pm at the Newseum. Andrew …

Written by David Frum on Thursday January 6, 2011