The Hill Articles: September 30, 2008

September 30
Soros floats alternative bailout plan with Dems Sheehan Attacks Pelosi for the Bailout Former Rep. Schwarz Backs Schauer Against Onetime Foe Senate to vote on bailout Wednesday Picking up the pieces Dodd: ‘It’s no fun asking for $700 billion’ Trade Groups Urge Congress to Pass Bailout Star witness, Stevens in court confrontation GOP backs away from Pelosi blame Social plans take back seat to reigning bailout frenzy DAY’S END ROUNDUP In New Hampshire, Sen. Sununu makes up for lost polling ground Newly registered non-voters Debating the debates South Korea likely to win approval to buy American weapons faster, cheaper Retiring lawmakers want their earmarks to be saved Lobbying World Senate leaders aim to calm Wall Street after vote fails Dems raise stakes on Social Security ‘gamble’ The death-taxed, bailed-out economic bridge to nowhere Weyant’s World: October 1, 2008 Obama Supporters Launch Viral, Grassroots Dinners Oops! Freshmen share their gaffes Israel’s new flack runs with Angelina, Cokie, Charlie and George Special Reports: Telecommunications Intern follows Snowe through thick and thin Taking the lead OFC’s opponents today will be its advocates in the future Making the switch from analog TV Democrat Martin Virtually Tied With Chambliss Access to broadband will fuel American innovation A SAFER digital TV transition Low Power FM boosts communities’ power Avoiding the albatross Not Enough Known About Obama There’s still time, John McCain Laughter in The Courtroom at Stevens Trial Kaptur: Media Should ‘Calm’ in Bailout Coverage for Sake of U.S. Senate leaders reassure Wall Street on bailout Palin Explains Comment on Biden’s Age to Couric After Failed Bailout Vote, Senate Republicans Quit Making Predictions Mayor Bloomberg to Run for Third Term Kerry gives DSCC $1 million Knollenberg Camp Hits DCCC Poll Showing Peters Ahead Reid, Pelosi to Bush: We Have to Keep Working Ifill Breaks Ankle But Still Plans to Moderate Veep Debate McCain’s Spinning Smokescreen Obama Favored by Online Futures Exchange Government could rest in Stevens case by Thursday House limits constituent e-mails to prevent crash Boehner Welcomes FDIC Cap Increase, Says House GOP Proposed It Earlier Debate Viewers Responded to Obama on Energy, McCain on Iraq Sen. Biden’s Great Debate Remarks Justice defends handling of witness in Stevens case MIDDAY ROUNDUP Shadegg says blaming Pelosi speech is ‘stupid claim’ House GOP Bailout Dissenters Stake Out Ground McCain presses administration to do more Latest McCain Ad Claims Senator Worked to ‘Rein In’ Fannie & Freddie What Message Will this Year’s Election Send? McCain, Palin Decry ‘Gotcha Journalism’ over Palin’s Pakistan Remark McCain Willing to put Campaign on ‘Back Burner’ Again Obama and McCain Call for Increase in FDIC Cap Voters Expect Biden to Win Debate Moran: We had Votes Before White House Meeting Dueling Ads Seek to Define Obama on the Economy The Huffington Post Drudge Report Obama pitches plan to amend bailout bill RedState The Corner TalkingPointsMemo MyDD Daily Kos Townhall.com Bush reassures the world that bailout will pass Alenia North America wins Afghanistan contract MORNING READ The Sarah Palin Farce The Cost of Business as Usual on the Hill