The Hill Articles: December 16, 2008

Obama charm offensive sways Republicans Trips to Caribbean appear to have broken House rules Larson: I’m not afraid of Speaker Rep. Becerra turns down Obama job GOP probes Holder role in Elian saga Vilsack Reported to be Agriculture Secretary Salazar’s exit brings new life to national, Colorado GOP Nine members had perfect voting records $700 billion for financial system may not be enough Experts: ‘Pay to play’ is the SOP on Capitol Hill Voinovich feels heat on big labor priority White House wants concessions from auto companies for bailout Rep. Van Hollen shakes up Speaker’s assistant position Top challengers filing for second time around Dems high on 2010 recruits for Senate; GOP sees hope Blago impact likely slight Holiday blues First female chief is attracted to adventure Q: What is your New Year’s resolution? Tis the season for Congressional eating Organic wine is in, minus the tomato Rep. Frank asks to bring beau on House floor Wary of card-check bill, tech lobbying against it ‘Smart growth’ group lobbies against new road construction Bottom Line Lobbying World We’ve Been Had! Weyant’s World: December 17, 2008 DAY’S END ROUNDUP Blackwell, Benkiser team up for RNC bid Obama plan may corrupt program on accountability Get tough on emissions without hurting economy Not-so-pleasant goodbyes Public works spending wise; for awhile, little else may be Herseth Sandlin Has a Son Reid is GOP’s best friend U.S.-Israel collision course In Rod we trust — Illinois governor saves the day Bailout backlash GOP Probes Holder’s Tenure in Clinton Administration Ex-Sen. Kerrey Launches Blog, Is Flamed Slaughter Backs Kennedy, Likes Her Stature Franken sues to have more votes counted Tancredo Wants Obama to Overthrow Iran’s Gov’t GOP probes Holder’s role in Elian Gonzalez case A Key Element to Meaningful Healthcare Reform Nine Members Had Perfect Voting Records Grijalva Declines Ways & Means Post Former Rove Aide Mulls Race Against Blanche Lincoln Obama Talks Iraq, Education And Dog Cleanup W/ Kids THE BIG QUESTION — Monday, Dec. 16 Lautenberg foundation hit by Madoff scheme Conservative Group Slams Obama’s ‘Bucket Plan’ Obama taps Chicago schools chief to head Education Zero Percent Sounds Better Than It Is Bush, With A Month Left, Looks For Peace in Mideast Obama: Best Basketball-Playing Cabinet Ever MIDDAY ROUNDUP Perino: White House won’t be rushed into auto bailout Caroline Kennedy for President in 2016 Cheney says waterboarding was appropriate 13th-Century Illiterates Clinton Doesn’t Delve Into Race For Her Seat Detroit Paper: Shelby is a ‘Robocop-out’ on Auto Bailout Coleman hires defense attorney NRCC Builds Team for 2010 Races Bush Boosts Jeb For Senate Sen. Coleman Hires Lawyer in FBI Investigation MORNING READ Firedoglake Townhall.com Daily Kos RedState TalkLeft Power Line No Divine Right to Senate Seat Open Left Drudge Report The Huffington Post Hot Air From the Chicago Sun-Times — Originally published Tuesday, Dec. 16 From the Raleigh, N.C. News & Observer — Originally published Tuesday, Dec. 16 More Than a Touch of Hubris Washington rumor mill triggers phantom Obama pick Rove Blasts Obama On Senate Seat Scandal