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Senators Hatch and Murkowski to Oppose Kagan
Hatch and Murkowski to Oppose Kagan Senatros Orrin Hatch and Lisa Murkowski have stated their intention to oppose Elena Kagan's nomination to the Supreme Court: WASHINGTON — GOP Sens. Orrin Hatch of Utah and Lisa Murkowski of Alaska said Friday they'll oppose Elena Kagan's nomination …
Court: CA Workers Can be Paid Minimum Wage
Court: CA State Workers Can be Paid Minimum Wage The California appellate court has ruled that state employees can be paid the minimum wage: SACRAMENTO, Calif. — A state appellate court on Friday sided with the Schwarzenegger administration in its attempt to temporarily impose the …
Why Canada Loves the Queen
Having a Queen as head of state seems ludicrous, but for Canadians it makes us different from the U.S., which has long exhibited royal envy. The Queen has made over 20 visits to Canada during her reign of nearly 60 years (in 2012), but this is only the third time she’s been in Canada during …The Fat Diaries: D.C.'s War on Chocolate Milk
Washington D.C.’s public schools have announced that they will no longer serve flavored milk or sugary cereals. Washington D.C.’s public schools have announced that this coming fall they will no longer be serving flavored milk or sugary cereals. Now, I live in Loudon County Virginia and as of …
Israel's Hamas Spy Wins Asylum
Mosab Hassan Youself spent a decade spying on Hamas for Israel. Yet, when he sought political asylum, the U.S. government tried to deport him as a terror threat. Until Wednesday, Obama’s Department of Homeland Security had tried to deport a former Hamas member who it claimed had been involved …Hayworth Defends Legitimacy of "Free" Grants
Hayworth Defends Legitimacy of "Free" Grants J.D. has defended the content of a series of "infomercials" he participated in, despite their dubious legitimacy: "Oh yeah, it's the one where the, they call it an infomercial -- a video presentation. I recorded it back in 19 -- I beg your …
Rand Paul: U.S. is Like Roman Empire
Rand Paul: US is Like Roman Empire In a recent speech, Rand Paul has compared the current state of the U.S. economy to the decline of the Roman Empire: SHEPHERDSVILLE, Ky. -- Republican U.S. Senate nominee Rand Paulimg src="http://images.intellitxt.com/ast/adTypes/mag-glass_10x10.gif" …
Economic Recovery Slows Down
Economic Recovery Slows Down The latest Labor Department report on employment suggests that the economic recovery is slowing down: The U.S. economy created a modest 83,000 private sector jobs in June, adding to concern that the economic recovery is tepid at best and highlighting the …
Did Steele Go Wobbly?
Michael Steele's Afghanistan-skeptical comments seem to have been unscripted, but who knows. So I feel like an idiot. About a week ago, one of the young staffers here proposed an article: "What happens if Republicans bug out on Afghanistan?" I nixed it. "Let's not deal with hypotheticals." …Kristol: Steele Must Resign
Kristol: Steele Must Resign Weekly Standard editor Bill Kristol has called for Michael Steele's resignation: Dear Michael, You are, I know, a patriot. So I ask you to consider, over this July 4 weekend, doing an act of service for the country you love: Resign as chairman of the …
Obama Reels in Immigration Reform
One may wonder why, with a long and painful economic recovery still ahead, Obama is trying to push the issue of immigration reform. On the surface, the President’s speech on immigration Thursday was simply a restatement of existing policy goals. Delving deeper, however, one may be able to …Celebrating the Fourth
We're inviting friends of Frum Forum and all our readers to tell us: what was your most memorable July 4th? We're inviting friends of Frum Forum and all our readers to tell us: what was your most memorable July 4? Happy or solemn? At this difficult moment in American history, our …Graham: Tea Party has "No Coherent Vision"
Graham: Tea Party has "No Coherent Vision" In a wide ranging interview with The New York Times, Lindsey Graham talks about the limitations of the Tea Party movement: In years past, Graham's deal-making forays typically featured his close friend, Senator John McCain of Arizona, as …
Europe Fights Crucifix Ban
Eight European countries have joined a petition by Italy to overturn a European court ban on Christian crosses in classrooms. Yesterday, Armenia, Bulgaria, Cyprus, Greece, Malta, San Marino, Romania, and Russia joined Italy in arguing against the European Court of Human Rights, claiming …NRA Might Endorse Harry Reid
NRA MIGHT ENDORSE Harry REID RedState.com has been tipped off that the NRA may decide to endorse Harry Reid over Republican challenger Sharron Angle: Multiple sources tell me the National Rifle Association is planning to endorse liberal Harry Reid against pro-gun champion Sharron …
Kagan Pressed on Commerce Clause and Vegetables
Kagan Pressed on Commerce Clause & Vegetables During her confirmation hearing yesterday, Elena Kagan was pressed to give her view of the commerce clause by Senator Coburn, who used an extended metaphor about the government forcing individuals to purchase vegetables: Republicans are …