The Hill Articles: December 24, 2009

GOP resolves to keep after Dem agenda As deadline looms, Iran nuclear program poses challenge to Obama, Congress Senate confirms FERC member CHRISTMAS EVE ROUNDUP Dem lawmaker: Public option still viable ‘if we get loud’ Dem lawmaker: Public option still viable ‘if we get loud’ Senator credits congressional action for ending high-profile custody battle The lie of the year: Sarah Palin and the death panels Lawmaker, candidate tweet off-beat holiday activities White House: Despite call for probe, Emanuel’s job is ‘very safe’ White House will ‘take a look at’ more federal aid to ailing states Spokesman: Bunning missed health vote because of ‘family commitments’ Report: Ohio could lose two seats in Congress Dodd chastises Senate’s ‘newest members’ for their behavior Special interests offer mixed reactions to Senate healthcare vote Fiesta Bowl finds no wrongdoing after allegations of illegal political donations In wake of Copenhagen, we must all step up Getting back to the majority Obama calls Vicki Kennedy, senators after health vote Obama, top Dems merry after Senate health bill passage Sen. Vitter: Healthcare fight not over Steele, Boehner say Dems’ health bill violates the Christmas spirit Obama: U.S. ‘incredibly close’ to completing healthcare reform Congress’s holiday babies lament Christmas overshadowing birthdays Congress’s ‘Lost Weekend’: Rick Perry and Reagan lawyers — More state sovereignty initiatives on the way Sen. Barrasso: Bunning left D.C. before healthcare votes Senate approves $290B increase in debt limit Historic healthcare vote marked with colorful moments Senate votes to temporarily boost debt ceiling Senate Dems tweet triumphant messages after health bill passes Senate passes historic healthcare reform legislation in 60-39 vote Obama calls disappointment with Copenhagen ‘justified’ GAO: Agencies need better cooperation to prevent nuke site disclosures