The Hill Articles: April 22, 2009

Wiretap: The plot thickens in Harman drama Colleagues fear Inouye may get rolled by Obey Earmark scofflaws get pass Then and now: Dems, Republicans sing different tunes on the budget Pelosi hits back at Jon Stewart: You’re wrong, I’m no hypocrite Take back the money Sen. Kay Hagan (D-N.C.) Install checks and balances in the credit rating industry House fundraising arms increase the pressure for donations from members As ‘Outrage’ documentary debuts, outing is deflating As primaries build, here’s who’s next in line Healthcare reform’s fate lies in the hands of parliamentarian Lobbyist hired to combat more Somali pirates Mr.Quigley goes to Washington GOP leaders pressured to ask for Napolitano’s resignation Capitol radio system could cost $100M Hoyer says health reform on track Sparring over Waxman’s climate proposal Blue Dog Rep. Boyd on budget conference Special Report: Dining DAY’S END ROUNDUP Kennedy writes healthcare op-ed Obama administration works with headhunters to fill out key positions Brabo offers comfortable, cozy elegance for patrons Groups urge GOP to maintain front against Sebelius Conrad: White House wants reconciliation for health care The Future of FFELP Deserves a Full Debate Barton thinks he stumped Energy Sec. Mary Katharine Ham catches Twitterphrenia Tax Code Can Green Our Country (Rep. Mike Thompson) Shadegg: Global warming cause still up in air Upgrading the campaign McCain MIA White House: Obama not proposing truth commission VIDEO: Top Republican says GOP not sold on man-made global warming Weyant’s World: April 23, 2009 VIDEO: MoveOn urges torture investigation GOP leaders asked to call for Napolitano resignation Al fresco by Metro Tabard Inn — The perfect first-date restaurant The First Step is Admitting You Have a Problem (Rep. Nita Lowey) American City Diner: The perfect place for nostalgia Sweet treats in D.C. War on Christmas vs. War on Independence Day Going out on a budget VIDEO: Banks risk ‘stigma’ if they can’t repay TARP, senator warns Maloney hires statewide finance director Fidel Castro calls Obama ‘conceited’ TOP TWEETS Trade associations at odds over ‘cramdown’ MIT Professor Sets the Record Straight on Cap-and-Trade (Rep. Michele Bachmann) Chavez’s good faith gesture to U.S.: Here, have an island SEC was investigating Freddie Mac’s books As primaries build, here’s who’s next On Earth Day, Obama pushes carbon cap Democrats introduce ban on donations from earmark recipients Reid, Rockefeller want interrogation decisions delayed Plouffe to give remarks available to ‘pencil press’ only Admin. rejects antitrust changes for newspapers Potenza is affordable taste of Italy Simmons tweets: Watch me call donors Family, Friends and Colleagues Appeal to Iran for Journalist Roxana Saberi’s Release Issa’s playground analogy Ahmadinejad raps Obama, but wants ‘logical’ talks MIDDAY ROUNDUP My Hopes and Dreams for the People of Cuba (Rep. Bobby Rush) Socialist Successes (Sen. Bernie Sanders) Thune named co-chairman of Internet Caucus Credit union association opposes ‘cramdown’ Clinton: Tougher Sanctions on Iran Boehner focused on ‘Debt Day’ Dems to brand GOP as party of Gingrich, Cheney Geithner: No decision yet on request for more TARP funds Former Rep. Bradley wins state Senate seat Bush Officials Tried to Shift Blame for Detainee Abuse (Sen. Carl Levin) Clinton: interrogation officials should be reviewed A ‘Checked-Out’ Hilton No more troops needed for Afghanistan, Mullen signals Al Gore emails DCCC supporters for funds on Earth Day McAuliffe tweets: Clinton to hit campaign trail Monday DeMint says Obama voters have ‘buyer’s remorse’ Carbon Cap and Tax: Environmental Oppression You Can Count On (Rep. George Radanovich) Sestak tweets Harry Kalas memorial Garamendi drops gov. bid to run for House Obama Flip-Flops — In the Right Direction! Poll: On Earth Day, Obama gets high marks on the environment McAuliffe tweets: Clinton to hit campaign trail Monday Freddie Mac Exec commits suicide Right-leaning blog polling best House GOP Twitter user More polls show Corzine at risk MORNING READ Drudge Report Huffington Post The Daily Beast Weekly Standard Open Left Power Line The Plank Burn After Reading Redux The Corner Looking the Other Way Daily Kos Red State Pelosi knew about Harman wiretap Dems downplay Obama-Chavez handshake McCaskill strikes a nerve