Fwd: U.S. Can?t Continue As Engine That Drives the Global Economy, Obama and Geithner Say

Today's Headlines Tuesday, June 29, 2010

Advertisement - Vote Now: Elena Kagan and the Supreme Court - Should Supreme Court justices base decisions on sympathy, or personal preference rather than facts and laws? The Heritage Foundation, America's leading conservative think tank, wants to know what you think. Take the poll on the Kagan nomination today. U.S. Can't Continue As Engine That Drives the Global Economy, Obama and Geithner Say Washington (CNSNews.com) – Citing the country's trade deficit, President Barack Obama and Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner each asserted last week that the United States cannot continue to lead the world economy. Kagan's Office Delays FOIA Response Because It Doesn't Know What the Meaning of 'The Administration's Health-Care Reform Plan' Is (CNSNews.com) - The office of Solicitor General Elena Kagan has delayed responding to a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request submitted by CNSNews.com that seeks records that might shed light on whether Kagan would need to recuse herself from certain cases if she is confirmed as a Supreme Court justice. Under 28 U.S.C. § 455, a former government employee who becomes a Supreme Court justice is required to recuse himself or herself from any case he or she expressed an opinion about while in government service. High Court's Gun Ruling Cites Intent of 14th Amendment (CNSNews.com) – In 1868, Republican Representative Thaddeus Stevens, who was directly involved in ratifying the Fourteenth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution, was not ambiguous about whether the right to keep and bear arms applied to the states. And in Monday's Supreme Court ruling, Associate Justice Samuel Alito cited the Fourteenth Amendment, legal precedent, the framers, and the intent of Congress in writing the majority opinion that extends the individual right to keep and bear arms to the states. Gun Rights Group Challenges N.C. Law Allowing Gun Bans During States of Emergency (CNSNews.com) - The Second Amendment Foundation, the same group that successfully challenged Chicago's handgun ban at the U.S. Supreme Court, has now filed a federal lawsuit challenging a North Carolina law that bars private citizens from carrying firearms during declared states of emergency. Conservative Groups Blast Supreme Court's Erosion of Religious Liberty (CNSNews.com) – Conservative activists say the U.S. Supreme Court put political correctness above religious liberty in allowing nondiscrimination policies at state-funded schools to trump both freedom of religious speech and freedom of association. The court said state schools may deny funding to religious groups that require their officers and voting members to agree with certain religious beliefs. U.S. Has Paid $1.44 Million for Study on 'Social Milieu' of Male Prostitutes in Ho Chi Minh City and Hanoi (CNSNews.com) - The National Institute on Drug Abuse, a component of the National Institutes of Health, has so far awarded $1.44 million in federal funds to a project that is examining the "social milieu" of male prostitutes in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. "This study seeks to address an important public health question: what is the impact of male sex work on the growing HIV epidemics in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam?" says the NIH abstract. It notes that "HIV rates in Vietnam are rapidly increasing." Arming of Terrorists, Attempt to Kill Defector Cited as Reasons to Return North Korea to Terror List (CNSNews.com) – The Obama administration says the sinking of a South Korean warship does not justify returning North Korea to the U.S. list of terror-sponsoring states, but experts believe there are other good reasons for the administration to do so, including shipments of weapons allegedly destined for terrorists in the Middle East. State Department spokesman Philip Crowley said the process of reviewing North Korea's status was continuing and "never-ending." CNSNEWS.COM VIDEO Dr. Phil Backs Federal Funding to Combat Cyber Bullies (CNSNews.com) – Talk show host Dr. Phil McGraw, best known as "Dr. Phil," told CNSNews.com that the federal government must enact legislation to combat cyber bullying and fund "training protocols" for the people who work with students and children to educate them about Internet safety. OTHER CNSNEWS.COM HEADLINES Kagan Embraces Notion of Enduring Constitution; 'We Are All Originalists' Supreme Court Reaffirms 'Soft Money' Ban Consumer Confidence Tumbles in June Obama, Meeting Tuesday With Hispanic Lawmakers, Will Push for Immigration Reform Gen. Petraeus Vows Long-Term Commitment in Afghan War Robert Byrd to Lie in Repose in Senate Chamber Democrats Face New Obstacles in Passing Financial Regulations Despite Supreme Court Ruling, Chicago Mayor Says He'll Fight to Preserve City's Gun Ban Mexico Going Ahead with Election Despite Murder of Leading Candidate No Fall Election in West Virginia for Byrd's Senate Seat Petraeus Faces Questions From War-Weary Lawmakers Russian Spy Ring Ordered to Infiltrate U.S. Policy-Making Circles U.N. Vehicle Attacked in Afghan Capital U.S. Missile Strikes Target Militants in Pakistan Tuesday Donate Today! Please help CNSNews.com keep bringing you 'The Right News - Right Now!' Make a contribution to CNSNews.com today. It's fast, simple and secure. Help CNSNews.com and Donate Today!  NEWSPAPER ROUNDUP Departure of illegal immigrants affecting Arizona's businesses Supreme Court to review Arizona law penalizing those who hire illegals Pain doctors want prescription drug tracking to curb abuse Thank Congress for new checking account fees House GOP threatens 'no' on war bill if spending projects are added U.S., Afghan forces launch major offensive along Pakistan border Joint Chiefs Chairman Mullen: Taliban leader could be part of Afghan settlement Report: U.S. overestimated ability of Afghans Governors criticize Obama's border security plan President Obama's political director failed to disclose $40K payout from union Cellphone industry attacks San Francisco's ruling on radiation labeling COMMENTARY Obama Makes Himself the Prisoner of Gen. Petraeus By Patrick J. Buchanan President Obama is being hailed for toughness in his firing of Gen. McChrystal and brilliance in his replacing him as Afghan field commander with Gen. David Petraeus. Herewith, a dissent. Obama should have left McChrystal to succeed or fail with the McChrystal Plan. Had he succeeded, Obama also would have succeeded. Had McChrystal failed, Obama would have been free to relieve him and bring the troops home. But now, McChrystal is off the hook. More critically, Obama just made himself hostage to the savvy Gen. David Petraeus, who is said to dream of one day holding Obama's office. Welfare That Works By Ed Feulner For decades, liberals have promoted welfare as a "hand up, not a hand out." Now, with the cost of American welfare programs pushing toward $1 trillion per year, it's time to make that slogan a reality.