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Weekly Jobless Claims At 2-Yr Low

Weekly Jobless Claims At 2-Yr Low The Hill reports: Last week, 34,000 less workers filed for unemployment benefits, bringing the total number to 407,000 — the lowest level in more than two years, according to the Department of Labor. The numbers are better than expected: …

Written by FrumForum News on Wednesday November 24, 2010

Bloomberg's Numbers Hit 5-Yr Low

Bloomberg Poll Numbers Slide Politico reports: New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg is experiencing his lowest approval ratings in five years, according to a new Quinnipiac poll. Only 55 percent of New Yorkers approve of the job Bloomberg is doing . The dip comes after Bloomberg's …

Written by FrumForum News on Wednesday November 24, 2010

Jindal: Make Congress Part-Time

Jindal: Make Congress Part-Time Politico reports: Louisiana Republican Gov. Bobby Jindal wants members of Congress to stay home more often. “We used to pay farmers not to grow crops, let's pay congressmen to stay out of Washington, D.C.,” Jindal said in an interview with Human …

Written by FrumForum News on Wednesday November 24, 2010

UN: Greenhouse Gases at Record High

UN: Greenhouse Gases at New High The AP reports: A report by the U.N. weather agency has found that greenhouse gas levels in the atmosphere reached record levels in 2009. The World Meteorological Organization says efforts to reduce emissions of carbon dioxide, methane and nitrous …

Written by FrumForum News on Wednesday November 24, 2010

George H.W. Bush: Romney Would be Good Prez

George HW Bush: Romney Would be Good Prez The Los Angeles Times reports: If his son won't be on the ballot, former President George H. W. Bush says he could support Mitt Romney for his party's nomination for president in 2012. As for Barbara Bush -- put her in the "Anybody but …

Written by FrumForum News on Wednesday November 24, 2010

TSA: We'll Review Pat-Down Procedure

TSA: We'll Review Pat-Downs The AP reports: Transportation Security Administrator John Pistole says the agency is asking government security experts if there is a way to make the security pat-down less invasive but just as thorough. Pistole says there are no modifications planned …

Written by FrumForum News on Wednesday November 24, 2010

2 More Deaths from N. Korean Attack

2 More Deaths from N. Korean Attack The AP reports: Rescuers found the burned bodies Wednesday of two islanders killed in a North Korean artillery attack — the first civilian deaths from a skirmish that marked a dramatic escalation of tensions between the rival Koreas. The …

Written by FrumForum News on Wednesday November 24, 2010

How the Term 'Islamophobia' Silences Moderates

How the Term 'Islamophobia' Silences Moderates Claire Berlinski writes at Ricochet: Salim Mansur, about whom I've been meaning to write for some time, kindly sent me a link to his interview with the Investigative Project on Terror: Mansur, a Muslim born in India, made a powerful …

Written by FrumForum News on Wednesday November 24, 2010

Ground Zero Mosque to Feds: Keep Us in Business

During the the lower Manhattan mosque debate, I predicted it would never be built. Developers now want millions from a post-9/11 recovery fund. During the heat of the debate over the lower Manhattan mosque, I suggested that the whole scheme was a desperate stunt by a small-time property developer …

Written by David Frum on Wednesday November 24, 2010

Obama: N. Korea is 'Serious' Threat

Obama: N. Korea is 'Serious' Threat ABC News reports: President Obama today strongly condemned North Korea's attack on South Korea and, in an exclusive interview with ABC News' Barbara Walters, urged China to take a stand against aggression. "This is a -- just one more provocative …

Written by FrumForum News on Tuesday November 23, 2010

Huckabee: Obamas Should Experience Pat Down

Huckabee: Obamas Should Experience Pat Down National Journal reports: The first family should publicly submit to the new scanning device and "enhanced" pat-downs before requiring Americans to do the same, suggested rumored Republican presidential hopeful and ex-Arkansas Gov. …

Written by FrumForum News on Tuesday November 23, 2010

Obama Defends Auto Bailout in Midwest

Obama Defends Auto Bailout in Midwest Politico reports: In what could be a preview of their 2012 reelection campaign, President Barack Obama and Vice President Joe Biden toured a revived auto plant here, tweaking their critics and claiming vindication for the administration’s …

Written by FrumForum News on Tuesday November 23, 2010

TSA: Some Govt Officials Get to Skip Security

TSA: Some Govt Officials Get to Skip Security ABC News reports: Cabinet secretaries, top congressional leaders and an exclusive group of senior U.S. officials are exempt from toughened new airport screening procedures when they fly commercially with government-approved federal …

Written by FrumForum News on Tuesday November 23, 2010

Tea Party: Boycott Businesses That Backed Obama

Tea Party: Boycott Businesses That Backed Obama US News reports: Jesse Jackson isn't the only activist that can use corporate boycotts for political purposes. Starting next year, the huge Tea Party organizer FreedomWorks will urge supporters to punish huge corporations like General …

Written by FrumForum News on Tuesday November 23, 2010

Former Santorum Aide to Challenge Casey

Ex-Santorum Aide to Challenge Casey Politico reports: A former staffer to Sen. Rick Santorum has emerged as the first Republican to throw his hat into the ring against Pennsylvania Sen. Bob Casey. Marc Scaringi, a central Pennsylvania attorney who was a legislative aide to …

Written by FrumForum News on Tuesday November 23, 2010

Napolitano Thanks TSA for Their Hard Work

Napolitano Thanks TSA for Hard Work The Hill reports: Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano thanked TSA workers for their vigilance and hard work on Tuesday afternoon. Officials with the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) have come under fire recently for …

Written by FrumForum News on Tuesday November 23, 2010

Voters to GOP: Decline Govt Health Plan

Voters to GOP: Turn Down Govt Health Plan The Hill reports: Congressional Republicans who assailed the Democrats’ healthcare law in the run-up to the midterm elections are facing pressure to decline government-provided coverage when they take office. GOP Reps.-elect Bobby …

Written by FrumForum News on Tuesday November 23, 2010

Judge Orders Recount in Minn. Gov Race

Judge Orders Recount in Minn. Gov Race Politico reports: It’s another recount for Minnesota: The state’s Canvassing Board says it will begin hand-counting the 2.1 million ballots cast in this month’s gubernatorial election. Certified election results from the board have Democrat …

Written by FrumForum News on Tuesday November 23, 2010

Can Daniels Win Over Libertarian Wonks?

Mitch Daniels may have a reputation as the wonk candidate, but some libertarian and free market wonks have concerns with the potential GOP candidate. In my look at Mitch Daniels chances yesterday, user ProfNickD suggested that my contention that Daniels was the favored candidate of the conservat…

Written by Noah Kristula-Green on Tuesday November 23, 2010

Burris Considers Chicago Mayoral Bid

Burris May Run for Chicago Mayor Politico reports: Sen. Roland Burris (D-Ill.) is considering a run for Chicago mayor after his appointed term comes to an end next week with the swearing in of Republican Sen.-elect Mark Kirk. Though Burris has not launched an official campaign, …

Written by FrumForum News on Tuesday November 23, 2010