The Hill Articles: March 12, 2008

Special Reports: Finance & Taxes Weyant’s World: March 13, 2008 Eyeing Obama coattails The next generation of earmarkers is lining up Reid, White House to discuss deal on nominations Liberal talk radio hires ex-con Ney Coburn plans counterpunch on pet projects Reid defends Nevada caucus House Democrats table motion against Obey Still seething over prolonged ethics vote, Boehner mulls stonewalling appointments Ferraro out at Clinton camp Blue Dogs back Dem budget Democrats maneuver on new Fla., Mich. primaries Bush prepares for Colombia fight with Congress Dems say Illinois win shows SCHIP election potency War protesters briefly shut down debate over Sen. budget resolution Abramoff prompts reforms in European Union, too Ugly ethics Plane over Capitol prompts second Orange alert in week Secret ballot solution Messages from Planet Clinton State by State Religious right leader says McCain has ‘work to do’ to win evangelicals Bill targets foreclosure lawsuits Members dodge criticism for no-earmark pledges 20 questions: Dr. Richard Carmona In the Know Cheating hearts, not bleeding hearts Affordable Housing Investment Act is cost-efficient means to avert crisis What’s good for investors is even better for taxpayers Cure the pork addiction, expose the pandering America deserves the Credit Cardholders’ Bill of Rights Insurance bill gives choice, protection to consumers Ensure tax certainty in clean-energy economy With stimulus package OK’d, Congress should turn its attention to AMT patch The Great Abdication: The House Outsources Itself Via Creation of New Ethics Office Barack Obama: The Musical Will You Be Wealthy Tomorrow? Protesters halt Senate business Plane over Capitol prompts second Orange alert Channeling George Washington Majority’s Latest Flawed FISA Bill is Dead on Arrival (House Minority Leader John Boehner) We’ve Come A Long Way (Reps. Lois Capps and Cathy McMorris Rodgers) Spitzer quits, apologizes to New York Spitzer Resigns Clinton: Count Fla., Mich., or hold new primaries Organized Fakery Reform H-1B Visa Program to Benefit American Workers (Sen. Chuck Grassley) Ten Steps, Ten Stops: Tour to Discuss Plan to Transform Health Care in America Caring For Families of Wounded Warriors (Sen. Daniel Akaka) Progress Must Continue to Ensure Farm Bill Policy Meets Future Challenges