The Hill Articles: February 24, 2009

Obama agenda is a starter pistol for K Street Democrats arrive early, cheer on president Jindal Elicits ‘Oh God’ Gasp from Matthews Sullenberger Steals the Show on the Hill Obama lays out the crises and the costs in speech Pelosi: Obama Speech ‘a Moment of History’ Obama: Health Reform This Year Ginsburg, Celebrities Get in Place for Speech Open Obama White House GOP tires of having Sen. Bunning on team Blue Dogs seek Senate cover on card-check Burris defies leader’s call to step down Gun-control advocates buoyed by Supreme Court ruling on firearms Pence unveils measure on Fairness Doctrine Weyant’s World: Feb. 25, 2009 Some Dems balk at controversial budget maneuver LIVEBLOGGING: President Obama’s Address to Congress Obama: ‘Day of Reckoning’ Is Upon the Country Pelosi Skips the Red Attire for Obama’s Big Speech Dodd’s pay rules linked to tough reelection prospects Group lobbies Congress to bolster relationship between U.S., Ukraine Cooper noticeably absent from summit D.C. Voting Rights Act passes procedural test Rep. Flake targets earmarks amidst PMA controversy K Street rebounds as many firms sign clients at fast pace Defense budget under tighter scrutiny Fighting ‘cramdown’ A taxing issue Lobbying World Just like you A BlackBerry is handy, but don’t forget the human touch Kentucky politics Identity-theft hazards loom in electronic medical records Dems Maneuver for Prime Seats at Speech Republican strategy didn’t work DAY’S END ROUNDUP Obama’s focus failure Ukraine Looks for Economic Growth D.C. and the 51st state of confusion Crist looms over little-known crop of Democrats in Florida Clearing through the fog of addiction A spot on the couch went a long way for Kilroy aide Survey: John Wyatt Obama to vow: ‘We will recover’ Neighborhood Series: Capitol Hill Musicians ask radio bigwigs for change Obama Speech Preview Smoking Coming from Kyl’s Office Burris: ‘No Reaction’ to Durbin’s Call for Resignation Dems rip into hard-partying bailed-out bank Holder Won’t Attend Obama Speech Dems’ Seating Plans for Obama Speech Disheveled Excerpts from Jindal’s Response Obama speech to map rocky economic road Dems Issue New Seating Rules for Obama Speech Pelosi security adviser leaves for lobby shop Talking Points for Obama Speech Focus on Economy Bunning Threatens to Sue NRSC Chamber applauds Dems’ stimulus votes The Necessity of Fiscal Responsibility (Sen. John Cornyn) Stimulus bad, money good Steele: RNC Open To Supporting Primary Challengers Durbin urges unbending Burris to resign “Poll Finds Continuing Support for Offshore Drilling.” Jindal carries GOP mantle tonight Durbin Urged Burris to Resign “Clean Elections” No Barrier to “Special Interest Burris Has ‘Great Discussion’ With Durbin Rove on O’Reilly Tonight Attractive people come here often Coleman Strategizing with RNC on Recount Announcements – February 24, 2009 Eastern Market: Popular destination thrives as only survivor of citywide commerce system GOP senator threatens to sue his own party Rep. Schauer’s State Campaign Hit With Record Fine The Suddenly Blunt Secretary Pair extraordinaire No “Other Gitmos” An evolution, guided by denizens Here’s a place to find small corner stores and boutiques Finding religion Locanda truly local, but Italian, too It’s Obama spreading panic Stimulus bad, money good Hot on The Hill right now Expectations for Tonight’s Speech House OK’s Bill to Stem Primate Ownership Coleman Shows Contentment With Election Challenge Talk-show lawmaker seeks to block Fairness Doctrine THE BIG QUESTION for Feb. 24: Obama’s Speech to Congress Court upholds gun restrictions for abusers ‘Nationalization’ vs. ‘Taking Over’ Banks Scandal-plagued Republican says Burris should resign Next Up – Healthcare Reform (Rep. Michele Bachmann) Flake targets earmarks in wake of scandal ‘By the People of the Several States’ Senate calls up DC Voting Rights Act Sullenberger on the Hill Today Sean Connery to Scotish Caucus Reception Tues. Bill Clinton: Economy Will be OK, Even if Banks Nat’lized MIDDAY ROUNDUP Supreme Court: Keep the Cross Feigenholtz Nabs Another Union Nod in Illinois 5th It’s Not Government’s Job To Display Religious Symbols Mika, Joe Tour West Wing No Hard Feelings as Burris Returns to Senate Bernanke sees possible recovery in 2010 No Pork in the Stimulus? The GOP’s Fine Line on the Economy Fiscal Responsibility Summit Bank Draws Heat for Parties After Taking Feds’ Money Immigration Without Representation Waiting for Bobby Jindal: Obama Advances Red State/Blue State Contention Obama Riding High on New Polls Voters have faith in Obama to fix economy After spending spree, lobbyists start getting ready for leaner times ahead Schumer to GOP Govs: Report: Burris to Meet With Durbin to Discuss Future Politicizing Banks Would be a Step in the Wrong Direction (Rep. J. Gresham Barrett) Kyl to Host Controversial Anti-Islamic Dutch Politician MORNING READ Legalize It! 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