The Hill Articles: November 18, 2008

Sen. Ted Stevens loses his reelection race A ‘yes’ on bailout doesn’t mean a ‘no’ Obama exerts his power Democrats: It’s about the homes, stupid At critical hour, Big Three plead for $25 billion rescue Chair fight sparks fear on seniority Weyant’s World: November 19, 2008 Little-known committee may decide Energy and Commerce chairmanship New year, but same Republican leadership Hawaii stands ready to become the Big Kahuna in Washington Leadership races take backseat as GOP members eye panel openings Stevens leaves door open on pardon after saying he would not seek one Hoyer: Fiscal rules waived for health reform Court hears arguments in case of Marine vs. Murtha Hard fall, hard recovery Bush’s legacy: European socialism Inouye expected to lead powerful panel quietly Nuclear carrier rift expected to spark battle between Dems Paulson and Bernanke speak in defense of bailout actions Healthcare lobbying vets form bipartisan team Lobbying World Food and fuel debate starts anew despite falling commodity prices DAY’S END ROUNDUP Political groups look to lessons of 2008 for assistance in 2010 Toward a more diverse GOP This is an opportunity to perform Romney to campaign for Chambliss Cheney to campaign in Bayou State Poll: Sen. Martinez vulnerable in 2010 Male bonding over politics Renowned pearl dealer pays visit to Washington Beer: It’s what’s for lunch Freshmen go house-hunting Mock Swearing-In for Fudge Tomorrow House Democrats elect Becerra vice chairman After Lieberman Vote, Kos Says He’s ‘Done With Reid’ Don’t let the auto industry die Oversimplification of capitalism has role in crisis Departing members Arrange auction of new cars, financing by bailed-out banks A mini-depression Open letter to new members of the 111th Congress Confidentiality and Separation of Powers Obama’s Video Message to Climate Summit The Obamas’ Lesson from 1954 Report: Holder to Serve as Attorney General Controversial Convicts Ask Bush for Pardons Kennedy taps Clinton for big health reform job Ensign Becomes Republican Policy Committee Chairman Hillary for Secretary of State? Senate Dems Indicate Rove in U.S. Attorneys’ Firings Clinton as Secretary of State Lieberman Regrets Obama Attacks While You Debate, We Lose Paulson, Bernanke defend bailout actions Republicans Must Adapt GOP Names Largely Stable Senate Leadership Boehner, Lungren to face off in forum Obama talks climate change with governors Voter Fatigue and the Georgia Senate Race Romney to Campaign for Chambliss Cornyn Tapped to Head GOP’s 2010 Senate Races Wanna Work for Obama? Then Answer Him This … MIDDAY ROUNDUP Transition Lieberman Thanks Obama, Reid for Support Lieberman gets slap, keeps gavel Stevens will not seek presidential pardon Cheney to Aid Louisiana House Candidate Lieberman to Remain Chairman of Committee Don’t Let the Auto Industry Die Text of U.S.-Iraq Agreement Calling for 2011 Troop Pullout Hoyer says December session ‘possible’ Liberal Blog Declares ‘Laugh at Lieberman Day’ Paulson Defends Bailout Management Parties meet to decide Lieberman’s, Stevens’s fate Poll: Sen. Martinez Vulnerable to 2010 Challenge MyDD TalkingPointsMemo The Weekly Standard Firedoglake The Corner Is Obama Incompetent? — Anybody but Hillary for Secretary of State; the Return of the Clinton Cult The Huffington Post Drudge Report Power Line RedState Open Left MORNING READ Democratic leader says party won’t turn left