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York: IRS Dithers on Phony Tax Returns

York: IRS Dithers on Phony Tax Returns Byron York writes : The number of prisoners who file false tax returns with the Internal Revenue Service has more than doubled in the last five years, according to a new Treasury Department report , and the amount of money the IRS has mistakenly …

Written by FrumForum News on Wednesday January 5, 2011

The Secret History of the Republican Party

The news that Marco Rubio's staff will be led by former Romney policy director Sally Canfield, brings up some forgotten GOP history. Ben Smith posted yesterday a document that turns the spade on a lot of hastily buried Republican history. It has to be read in full to be appreciated: Marco …

Written by David Frum on Wednesday January 5, 2011

Steele's RNC Race Gets Personal

Incumbent RNC chairman Michael Steele's close ties with challengers Reince Priebus and Saul Anuzis could have a major impact on the race. Incumbent RNC chairman Michael Steele and Wisconsin state chair Reince Priebus used to be close allies, but as they sat beside one another on stage at the RNC …

Written by Tim Mak on Wednesday January 5, 2011

Who Speaks for American Workers?

In the debate over immigration reform, the interests of one important group seem to be missing from the discussion. The Wall Street Journal editorial page explains why it believes Republicans and Democrats can agree on an immigration deal: Immigration reform should in theory be possible as …

Written by David Frum on Tuesday January 4, 2011

Why the GOP's Repeal Vote Is a Political Win

As voters are exposed to Obamacare's worst features, the repeal vote will be a reminder that the Dems own political responsibility for the disastrous bill. The House has scheduled a vote to repeal Obamacare for January 12, 2011. This is a wise move. First, Republicans promised that they …

Written by John Vecchione on Tuesday January 4, 2011

Prop 8 Case Sent to California Supreme Court

Prop 8 Case Sent to California Supreme Court The Wall Street Journal reports : Well, a funny thing happened while the Proposition 8 case was on its way to the U.S. Supreme Court. On Tuesday, a three-judge panel of the Ninth Circuit kicked the case sideways, over to the …

Written by FrumForum News on Tuesday January 4, 2011

Ex-Romney Staffers Join Rubio's Office

Ex-Romney Staffers Join Rubio's Office Erin McPike at RealClearPolitics writes : Large GOP gains in Congress may carry some downsides for the Republicans who hope to challenge President Obama next year. For one thing, with Republicans in charge of a piece of the government, it …

Written by FrumForum News on Tuesday January 4, 2011

Obama's Approval Rating Up to 50%

Obama's Approval Rating Up to 50% According to the latest Gallup poll : Barack Obama's job approval rating reached the symbolic 50% mark in the latest three-day average from Gallup Daily tracking . Obama's approval rating has been in the mid-40% range for much of the latter half …

Written by FrumForum News on Tuesday January 4, 2011

What's at Stake in the Filibuster Fight

Having experienced a setback in 2010, "progressives" are trying to reach for more power and at the top of their to-do list is weakening the filibuster. Frustrated by the fact that Republicans were able to use the filibuster to block or temper numerous "progressive" power grabs during the first two …

Written by Fred Bauer on Tuesday January 4, 2011

Ex-RNC Head: Steele Can't Win

Ex-RNC Head: Steele Can't Win The Hill reports : Michael Steele's bid for a second term as chairman of the Republican National Committee (RNC) is doomed, according to a former head of the party. Mike Duncan, who held the top RNC post from 2007 to 2009, told cn|2 Politics's …

Written by FrumForum News on Tuesday January 4, 2011

GOP to Cut House Office Expenses

GOP to Cut House Office Expenses The Hill reports : The House will vote Thursday on a resolution cutting House office expenses by 5 percent, one day after Republicans take over the chamber. The GOP estimates that the budget cuts will save $35.2 million in 2011, according to …

Written by FrumForum News on Tuesday January 4, 2011

Time's Running Out to Fix Obamacare's Flaws

Republicans seem to have calculated that it's better to have "Obamacare" as an issue in 2012 than to tinker with improvements in 2011. What happened to repeal and replace? The GOP has advanced a 2-page bill to repeal the Democratic health reform of 2010. That bill will likely pass the House and …

Written by David Frum on Tuesday January 4, 2011

Palin Retweets Anti-DADT Comment

Palin Retweets Anti-DADT Comment CNN reports : Normally, it’s what Sarah Palin tweets that makes news. This time it’s what she has re-tweeted . The former Alaska governor Monday relayed a comment from gay conservative pundit Tammy Bruce, who was expressing her criticism over …

Written by FrumForum News on Tuesday January 4, 2011

Tucker: 'Don't Think Vick Should Be Executed'

Tucker: 'Don't Think Vick Should Be Executed' Huffington Post reports : Tucker Carlson returned to "Hannity" on Monday and walked back his statement that footballer Michael Vick "should've been executed" for his abuse of dogs. He had made the statement on last Tuesday's show …

Written by FrumForum News on Tuesday January 4, 2011

The Coming State Budget Crunch

With the House focused on repealing health reform, another problem is going unnoticed: the large number of states having trouble paying their bills. The House of Representatives under its new leadership is going to charge into 2011 looking to undo much of the Obama administration’s legislative …

Written by Hank Adler on Tuesday January 4, 2011

Canada's Forgotten Warriors

Soldiers of aboriginal blood have served valiantly for Canada in all of her wars. Yet their contributions have often been overlooked or forgotten. As a new year begins, what better time to recall soldiers of aboriginal blood, who have served valiantly for Canada in all of our wars and campaigns. …

Written by Peter Worthington on Tuesday January 4, 2011

Navy Suspends Captain Over Raunchy Videos

Navy Suspends Captain Over Raunchy Videos ABC News reports : The U.S. Navy will temporarily relieve Capt. Owen Honors of his post pending investigation of the series of explicit videos he is said to have produced when he was second in command of the aircraft carrier USS Enterprise, …

Written by FrumForum News on Tuesday January 4, 2011

Issa Plans Six Obama Investigations

Issa Plans Six Investigations of Obama White House The Washington Post reports : House Republican leaders announced plans Monday for congressional investigations into a wide range of issues, from corruption in Afghanistan to Washington's regulation of private industries, using the …

Written by FrumForum News on Tuesday January 4, 2011

Iran Invites EU to Tour Nuke Sites

Iran Invites EU to Tour Nuke Sites The AP reports : Iran has invited Russia, China, the European Union and its allies among the Arab and developing world to tour its nuclear sites, in an apparent move to gain support ahead of a new round of talks with six world powers. In a …

Written by FrumForum News on Tuesday January 4, 2011

Health Bill Repeal Vote Set for Jan 12

Health Bill Repeal Vote Set for Jan 12 The Washington Post reports : House Republicans have set Jan. 12 as their day to vote on a repeal of President Obama's health-care law, after a midterm election in which they campaigned against the landmark legislation as a government …

Written by FrumForum News on Tuesday January 4, 2011