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Teachers' Union Denounces Obama

Teachers' Union Denounce Obama The Obama Administration has come under strong attack from a usual Democratic ally; the Teachers Union. The New York Times reports: But in a sign of the Obama administration’s strained relations with two of its most powerful political allies, no …

Written by FrumForum News on Monday July 5, 2010

Companies Avoid Earmark Bans

Companies Avoid Earmark Bans The New York Times investigates how companies are getting around the current ban on earmarks: TOLEDO, Ohio — Just one day after leaders of the House of Representatives announced a ban on earmarks to profit-making companies, Victoria Kurtz, the vice …

Written by FrumForum News on Monday July 5, 2010

Pakistan Fights Hard War Against Taliban

War Against Taliban Difficult for Pakistan The New York Times provides details on the current struggles that the Pakistani army is facing as it fights the Taliban: RAZMAK, Pakistan — On an operating table at a makeshift trauma center at this military base in North Waziristan, a …

Written by FrumForum News on Monday July 5, 2010

Biden Tries to Break Iraq Stalemate

Biden Tries to Break Iraq Stalemate Politico reports that Vice President Biden is attempting to end the current political impasse in Iraq: BAGHDAD – Vice President Joe Biden is using his political capital with Iraq’s leaders to urge them in starkly personal terms to break the …

Written by FrumForum News on Monday July 5, 2010

McCain Warns: "Voter Beware" With Hayworth

McCain Warns: "Voter Beware" With Hayworth In a new campaign ad, John McCain continues to press J.D. Hayworth for appearing in a dubious infomercial. The ad uses the saying "buyer beware" and changed it to "voter beware."

Written by FrumForum News on Monday July 5, 2010

Taking the Oath of Allegiance

I expected my swearing in ceremony to be a bureaucratic rubber-stamping of citizenship papers. But for all my patriotism, I had underestimated my new country. The U.S. immigration authority was bedecked with the usual array of leather-strap epaulettes and official badges. He sat atop a little …

Written by Danielle Crittenden on Sunday July 4, 2010

A White House Fourth

My most memorable Fourth? That's easy: 2001. White House staff were invited to bring their children to the South Lawn to watch the fireworks. My most memorable Fourth? That's easy: 2001. White House staff were as usual invited to bring their children to the South Lawn to watch the fireworks on the …

Written by David Frum on Sunday July 4, 2010

Life Under the Gaza "Siege"

Egyptians are beginning to notice that life in Gaza -- despite the blockade -- is often cheaper, more convenient and easier than in their country. In a recent article in the Egyptian weekly, Rooz Al-Yousuf , journalist Muhammad Hamadi, questions what ‘siege’ in Gaza people are talking about, …

Written by Arsen Ostrovsky on Sunday July 4, 2010

Neglecting Freedom Abroad

Three weeks ago, Egyptian police brutally beat a young political activist to death. Yet Obama refuses to raise the case with Egyptian authorities. Three weeks ago, Egyptian police brutally beat a young political activist to death outside of an Internet café in Alexandria, Egypt. The …

Written by Eric Trager on Sunday July 4, 2010

Al Gore Story Goes Mainstream

Al Gore Story Goes Mainstream Politico reports on how the story of Al Gore's latest controversy is going mainstream: The story of Al Gore’s alleged unwanted sexual advances toward a Portland, Ore., masseuse, which had been simmering since the National Enquirer first published the …

Written by FrumForum News on Saturday July 3, 2010

Liz Cheney: Steele Should Resign

Liz Cheney: Steele Should Resign Liz Cheney has given her voice to support Michael Steele's resignation: Liz Cheney joined conservative calls for Michael Steele to resign his post as Republican National Committee chairman because his remarks about the Afghanistan war. Steele's …

Written by FrumForum News on Saturday July 3, 2010

Biden Visits Iraq

Biden Visits Iraq Vice President Biden has made a surprise visit to Iraq: Vice President Joe Biden landed Saturday on what appeared to be a dual mission in Baghdad: to visit U.S. troops during the July Fourth weekend and coax Iraqi leaders into ending their government impasse. Top …

Written by FrumForum News on Saturday July 3, 2010

McConnell Opposes Elena Kagan

McConnell Opposes Elena Kagan Mitch McConnell has come out in opposition to Elena Kagan's nomination: WASHINGTON — Supreme Court nominee Elena Kagan drew opposition Friday from Republican leader Mitch McConnell and two other GOP senators, raising the prospect of a confirmation largely …

Written by FrumForum News on Saturday July 3, 2010

Gates Tightening Military Media Rules

Gates Tightening Military Media Rules In light of the McChrystal crises, Robert Gates has moved to make changes to the rules governing how the media interacts with the military: US Defense Secretary Robert Gates has ordered a tightening of the rules covering the US military's dealings …

Written by FrumForum News on Saturday July 3, 2010

Lindsey: Brooks' Book is "Wrongheaded"

Lindsey: Brooks' Book is "Wrongheaded" Brink Lindsey of the CATO institute has reviewed Arthur Brooks' new book at The American Prospect. He is not convinced of his arguments: Let me make it clear at the outset: When it comes to specific questions of economic policy, Brooks and I …

Written by FrumForum News on Saturday July 3, 2010

Getting Ready for Canada's 150th Birthday

Maybe it's a good time for Canada to think a little ahead and start planning for the 150th anniversary of Confederation. Canada Day 2010 finds Canadians in a rare mood of self-confidence. The country has suffered less from the global recession than any other major economy. No region is threatening …

Written by David Frum on Saturday July 3, 2010

Obama's Afghan Reality Check

Until the President can explain his goals in Afghanistan, the voices of critics like Michael Steele will only get louder. Barack Obama has an Afghanistan problem. Today, Michael Steele became the first major political figure to publicly criticize President Obama's Afghan policy. Steele called the …

Written by Jeb Golinkin on Friday July 2, 2010

Kirk Winning the Money Race

Despite a difficult month, Rep. Mark Kirk has continued to keep his fundraising advantage over challenger Alexi Giannoulias. Mark Kirk had an awful public relations month. It didn't do anything, however, to his fundraising operation. Kirk's campaign announced an enormous $2.3 million haul in the …

Written by Jeb Golinkin on Friday July 2, 2010

So What if He Did It?

The right-wing media should cut Al Gore some slack over massage-gate. I am no fan of Al Gore. With that said, I must now ask the right-wing media to cut the guy some slack about this massage-gate story that they are frothing at the mouth to turn into the greatest scandal since the Rosenbergs. …

Written by Brad Schaeffer on Friday July 2, 2010

Obama Signs New Iran Sanctions

OBAMA SIGNS NEW IRAN SANCTIONS President Obama has approved of a new set of sanctions on Iran: President Barack Obama signed a new sanctions bill against Iran aimed at “striking at the heart” of that country’s ability to develop nuclear weapons. It’s a move the President says he did …

Written by FrumForum News on Friday July 2, 2010