The Hill Articles: December 2, 2008

Chambliss win proves sizeable Obama effect Saxby Chambliss Win is a Ray of GOP Hope Sen. Chambliss wins, denies Dems 60 seats Big 3 bailout in neutral CVC opens, can’t shake controversy Anxiety among Democrats as Pelosi tightens her grip Sen. Martinez exit ominous for the GOP D.C. Extends Last Call for Obama Inauguration GOP tax lobbyist defends Rep. Rangel, takes issue with accounts of meetings Dems in awkward position over Citigroup bailout plan Weyant’s World: December 3, 2008 Waxman-less committee likely to play lesser role in economy rescue oversight Fannie Mae, Fed Reserve ax holiday parties Gates not to act as ‘caretaker’ secretary; views his Pentagon duty as open-ended Many House candidates battling the urge to repeat Three groups to watch Getting a running start For GOPers, inauguration is time to flee Washington Franken camp claims vote margin now at 50 as new ballots found Stimulating the Economy, One Potty at a Time After 18 Congresses, slew of architects, companies, vast underground tourist venue finally opens doo City Council petitions Obama on license plates Museum veteran rouses 580,000-square-foot giant Specter in tough position on card check Pummeled by Wall Street crisis, ethanol producers turn to Washington for help NAM cuts staff in anticipation of ‘tough year’ Lobbying World Bottom Line Ensign Predicts 5-6 Point Win for Chambliss Gates does not view himself as DoD caretaker DAY’S END ROUNDUP Abercrombie Presses Obama for NCAA Playoff Deputy Defense secretary won’t stay on with Obama Americans Like Clinton and Gates in Cabinet Auto sales increase pressure on CEOs, Congress GOP settles in to play a difficult D.C. board game From climate data to climate knowledge A new idea for creating jobs for Americans Kevin McCarthy’s rise Joint Strike Fighter program is trillion-dollar boondoggle Center-right wrong Obama-Hillary coalition Emanuel says infrastructure money a priority for Obama Build a patriot car Help not wanted The Culinary Inquisition with Rep. Zoe Lofgren (D-Calif.) Sen. Feinstein won’t see new gay rights film, ‘Milk’ Richardson to head Commerce Hispanic leaders pitch Obama on Cabinet choices Salazar, Ritter get set for reelection bids Paterson Wants Sen. to See ‘Crises as Opportunities’ Woman Withdraws Assault Claim Against Rep. Green Wamp ‘Conflicted’ on Run for Tenn. Governor The Beginning of an Executive Headache Baucus Decries Hold on Bailout Inspector Confirmation Franken camp claims margin at 50; new ballots found Mel Martinez DeMint: Capitol Visitor Center Fails to Honor Faith McCollum ponders run for Fla. Senate seat White House Plugs Faith-Based Initiatives McCollum Mulling Run to Replace Martinez in 2010 White House holding fast on proposed auto bailout Obama Meets His New Press Corps Obama Cuts Ad for Carmouche Rangel Seeing the Writing on the Wall Capitol Visitor Center opens Obama Seeks Governors’ Help in Designing Stimulus MIDDAY ROUNDUP Rice Plays Piano for the Queen Obama and Biden Greet, Joke With Palin Ford submits recovery bid, will sell jets White House Tree Ornament Supports Impeachment Bush: ‘Hard to See’ How McCain Could’ve Won Sen. Martinez won’t run for re-election in 2010 The Insurgent Governors: Mark Sanford, Rick Perry, Sarah Palin, Mitt Romney Clinton for Senate?! WMD panel says major terrorist attack likely by 2013 Obama, Biden meet Palin at governors meeting Report: Gregory to Host ‘Meet the Press’ Bill Clinton: Not Interested in Hillary’s Seat Cantor Promises Better-Prepared GOP in 2010 The Huffington Post Townhall.com Daily Kos RedState MyDD Power Line Firedoglake Drudge Report AMERICAblog The Corner MORNING READ Protecting the Right Flank