The Hill Articles: February 11, 2009

February 11
Pelosi, Reid reach $789B stimulus deal Rahm’s fingerprints all over package, tactics LaHood back to pressure skeptical GOP colleagues Behind Closed Doors Solis affidavit moves Labor bid forward ‘There is No Agreement,’ Dem Lawmaker Says Committees request more money, citing staffers’ heavy workloads GOP senators in no hurry for Minn. seat to be filled Tejada pleads guilty to lying to investigators Weyant’s World: February 12, 2009 Not Howard Dean Obama wise not to let Gregg oversee the decennial census GOP trio in the Senate could help Obama pass much of his agenda Ayers brings military discipline to job Israeli elections unlikely to threaten peace process Obama hails stimulus agreement Some Questions on McCain Republicans are wagering heavily on stimulus as major 2010 issue Slamming the stimulus What is the Price of Change? White House defends Geithner’s bailout plan Obama on the march Science projects would boost ailing economy now House members grill bank execs on TARP Forest group cuts staff Bill would mandate rest periods between deployments Unions warn Wall Street to back off Lawson Confirms He Will Primary Boyd Florida Senate poll shows Crist annihilating field Stimulus a Mixed Bag for Cancer Patients DAY’S END ROUNDUP Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act Is Good Law, Allows for Commonsense Guidelines Peanut Execs Withdraw into Shells in Testimony Consumers Urge a Quick Plan: A Moratorium During the Interim New York Reps: Don’t Kill Citi Stadium Deal Rep. Skelton: Engaged, full of wisdom on love Liberals in love: It’s the Democrats’ year for finding mates, too A defining moment in world history What gift would you like for Valentine’s Day? Contest goes to the dogs, some charge Early Field Cloudy in N.H. 2010 Senate Race Solis committee vote moves ahead We must make good on the promise of access to broadband for everyone The DTV Delay Act: Necessary step for protecting consumers The costs of postponing the digital TV transition Wyden Coy on Vetting for Vacant HHS Cabinet Post Fulfilling our responsibility to the country’s emergency first-responders: Yield airwaves Unemployment Hits Small Businesses A blueprint for reforming the FCC Murphy Up with NY-20’s First Ad Nuclear group taps new CEO Health Funding Is Stimulus, Infectious Diseases Experts Say Senate confirms Pentagon nominee Lynn Tejada pleads guilty to lying to investigators Legalization Groups Warm to Reported Drug Czar Pick DC Voting Rights Bill Advances Why Healthcare Can’t Wait (Rep. John Dingell) Reid Plugs Vegas, Defends Obama on Senate Floor Geithner offers senators few bailout details Boehner Maxes Out to Coleman, Joining GOP-ers Conant Survives RNC Purge Jindal will respond to Obama’s joint address Bredesen Out of the Running for HHS? DCCC sees challenges in 2010 Barton Ticked About Stimulus Deliberations N.Y. special election likely to be March 31 2012 Watch: Jindal Hits Primetime Stabenow not interested in HHS post Sen. Baucus: Stimulus deal close More Of The Same Bailed-out bankers in the House hot seat MIDDAY ROUNDUP Press pressure Maine members to support stimulus Terry: Televise House/Senate Stimulus Conference Dems’ challenge in 2010: holding the line CNN Nabs Jaconi from Barney Frank Tells Banks: Pay Up, or Shut Up Inclusion A Must for GOP Revitalization Congress Reportedly Near Deal on Stimulus Poll: Jury still out on Burris Televise the House-Senate Negotiations (Rep. Tom Price) McCain Seeks Support for Reelection Bid Plurality of Pennsylvanians Say Specter Should Go DCCC: House Dems Face Historic Challenges in 2010 The Heart of the Matter: Keynes vs. Hayek GOP Has a Stimulus Plan, Cantor Maintains Transparency In Legislation through 72 Hours of Online Availability Changing the Ill-Gotten Gain Game FAA Needs Its Funds To Operate (Rep. Jerry Costello) GOP senators to raise funds for Coleman New Ad Targets Stimulus Opponents, Using Cantor Healthcare Coalition Names Influential New CEO Talent won’t run for Missouri Senate seat Hope and President Obama MORNING READ Ads target House, Senate GOP on stimulus Timothy Geithner vs. Mark Sanford, Meg Whitman and Carly Fiorina — Arnold’s Last chance Help Wanted: Wall Street Execs for Michael Moore Film From The Detroit News — Originally published Wednesday, Feb. 11 From The Charlotte (N.C.) Observer — Originally published Wednesday, Feb. 11 Open Left The Corner Daily Kos Townhall.com The ‘Just Say No’ Party MyDD RedState The Huffington Post Drudge Report Hot Air TalkLeft Obama Denounces D.C. Bubble