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Senate Passes Tax Cut Deal

Senate Passes Tax Cut Deal The AP reports: The Senate Wednesday overwhelmingly passed a sweeping tax package that would save millions of Americans thousands of dollars in higher taxes while also reducing their Social Security taxes and extending jobless benefits. The $858 …

Written by FrumForum News on Wednesday December 15, 2010

Iran Mosque Attacks Kills 39

Iran Mosque Attacks Kills 39 The AP reports: Two suicide bombers blew themselves up near a mosque in southeastern Iran on Wednesday, killing at least 39 people, including a newborn baby, at a Shiite mourning ceremony, state media reported. The attack, which also wounded 90 …

Written by FrumForum News on Wednesday December 15, 2010

Lame Duck Senate Goes on an Earmark Spree

After looking at the Senate's new $1.1 trillion omnibus bill, one could forget that in November, Americans voted for smaller government and fiscal restraint. Did the November elections really happen? Did Americans, in fact, vote for smaller deficits, smaller government, and fiscal restraint? …

Written by Steve Bell on Wednesday December 15, 2010

Rahm Ahead in Chicago Mayoral Race

Rahm Leads Chicago Mayor's Race The Hill reports: Rahm Emanuel has a commanding lead in the Chicago mayor's race, but many voters remain undecided, according to a new poll. The former White House chief of staff has the support of 32 percent of voters, with 30 percent undecided, …

Written by FrumForum News on Wednesday December 15, 2010

Kids Asking Santa for Basics Not Toys

Kids Asking Santa for Basics Not Toys USA Today reports : Santa Claus and his elves are seeing more heartbreaking letters this year as children cite their parents' economic troubles in their wish lists. U.S. Postal Service workers who handle letters addressed to Santa at the …

Written by FrumForum News on Wednesday December 15, 2010

Congress' Approval Numbers Hit New Low

Congress' Approval Rating Hits New Low The Hill reports: Congress suffers from its worst approval rating in the history of the Gallup poll, the polling organization said Wednesday. Just 13 percent of U.S. adults said they approve of the way Congress is handling its job, the …

Written by FrumForum News on Wednesday December 15, 2010

DeMint Will Force Reading of Omnibus

DeMint Will Force Reading of Omnibus The Hill reports: Sen. Jim DeMint (R-S.C.) will force readings of both a nuclear arms treaty and $1.1 trillion spending bill that could eat up hours of the remaining lame-duck Congress. DeMint will invoke a senatorial privilege to ask …

Written by FrumForum News on Wednesday December 15, 2010

Terror: The UK's New Export

Terror: The UK's New Export Douglas Murray writes in The Wall Street Journal : It's that time of the year again. And alongside the familiar traditions of carols, tinsel and unwanted gifts, comes a new tradition: Somewhere in the world a Muslim radicalized in Britain will try to …

Written by FrumForum News on Wednesday December 15, 2010

House Dems to Amend Estate Tax Plan

House Dems Plan to Amend Estate Tax The Washington Post reports: As the Senate prepared Tuesday to push through a sweeping tax package negotiated by the White House and congressional Republicans, House leaders were looking to amend the measure to satisfy the concerns of angry …

Written by FrumForum News on Wednesday December 15, 2010

Obama Plans White House Shakeup

Obama Plans White House Shakeup Politico reports: President Barack Obama has delayed the most significant staff shuffle of his presidency until after New Year’s — but the changes may be more sweeping than anticipated and could include the hiring of high-profile Democrats defeated …

Written by FrumForum News on Wednesday December 15, 2010

Afghan Report: U.S. Needs More Help from Pakistan

Afghan Report: U.S. Needs More Help from Pakistan The New York Times reports: As President Obama prepares to release a review of American strategy in Afghanistan that will claim progress in the nine-year-old war there, two new classified intelligence reports offer a more …

Written by FrumForum News on Wednesday December 15, 2010

Why We Need More Terrorist Rehab

Why We Need More Terrorist Rehab Daniel Freedman writes at Forbes : President Obama didn’t stop by Detachment 88 Headquarters during his recent visit to Indonesia, but if he had he would have gained valuable insights into strategies to defeat terrorists before they reach the …

Written by FrumForum News on Wednesday December 15, 2010

Stuxnet Sets Iran Nuke Program Back Two Years

Stuxnet Sets Iran Nuke Program Back Two Years The Jerusalem Post reports : The Stuxnet virus, which has attacked Iran’s nuclear facilities and which Israel is suspected of creating, has set back the Islamic Republic’s nuclear program by two years, a top German computer consultan…

Written by FrumForum News on Wednesday December 15, 2010

Omnibus Bill Includes Earmarks from McConnell

Omnibus Bill Includes Earmarks from McConnell Politico reports : Three hundred fifty thousand dollars for cool-season legume research in Idaho, North Dakota and Washington. A half million dollars for road roundabouts in Mississippi. And $1 million for arthropod damage in Nevada. …

Written by FrumForum News on Wednesday December 15, 2010

Liberals Give Up on Tax Fight

Liberals Give Up on Tax Fight The Hill reports : A House liberal who has led the effort to stop President Obama’s tax compromise with the GOP says efforts to change the package are futile. Rep. Peter Welch (D-Vt.), who just a week ago circulated a letter signed by 54 Democrats …

Written by FrumForum News on Wednesday December 15, 2010

GOP Donors Skeptical of Steele Bid

GOP Donors Skeptical of Steele Bid Politico reports : Some of the Republican Party’s most prominent donors reacted Tuesday with shock — and then fury — to Michael Steele’s decision to seek re-election, bluntly warning that they would not raise money for the party if the …

Written by FrumForum News on Wednesday December 15, 2010

McMahon to Meet with NRSC

McMahon to Meet with NRSC Roll Call reports : In case there was any doubt, Linda McMahon’s political career may not be over. The former wrestling executive turned Connecticut GOP Senate candidate has scheduled a personal meeting with National Republican Senatorial …

Written by FrumForum News on Wednesday December 15, 2010

Tea Party Fails to Unite Against Snowe

Tea Party Fails to Unite Against Snowe Roll Call reports : The conservative push to oust moderate Republican Sen. Olympia Snowe may be over before it ever really began. Developments in recent weeks have exposed a fractured and disappointed tea party movement, even as one …

Written by FrumForum News on Wednesday December 15, 2010

Pence to Vote Against Tax Deal

Pence to Vote Against Tax Deal The Hill reports : A top Republican said Tuesday he would vote against President Obama's tax deal when it comes to the House floor. Rep. Mike Pence (R-Ind.), the outgoing chairman of the House Republican Conference and a possible candidate for …

Written by FrumForum News on Wednesday December 15, 2010

Scientist Claim First Person "Cured" of HIV

Scientist Claim First Person "Cured" of HIV CNN reports : (CNN) -- Researchers in Germany are reporting that they may have cured a man of HIV infection. If true, that would represent a scientific advance, but not necessarily a treatment advance, said researchers familiar with …

Written by FrumForum News on Wednesday December 15, 2010