The Hill Articles: January 12, 2009

Obama ‘Looks Forward’ to Working with Burris Obama accepts invitation to speak to House GOP RNC Chairman Race: Experience? Or Results? Pelosi seeks changes to TARP DAY’S END ROUNDUP Clinton will continue raising money for Dems Bill-O’s Problem with Oakland N.Y. Gov. Paterson Wants Another Sen. Schumer Sanford accuses Clyburn of playing race card Rep. Kirk: Strip Blago of Control Over Stimulus Bucks Bush to give farewell address Thursday Dems: Burris Will Be a Senator Burris expected to be sworn in this week Sources: Rep. Meek to enter Senate race McConnell Becomes Longest Serving Ky. Senator Blackwell: Gay ‘Compulsion’ Can be ‘Restrained’ Sen. Burr Holds Tiny Leads Over Dems in Poll YouTube Launches House & Senate Channels Joe the Plumber Argues with Israeli Reporters Coalition of interest groups backs SCHIP bill Baseball Team to Turn Brooklyn Into ‘Baracklyn’ Rep. Alan Grayson Draws 2010 Challenge Quickly Stars Will Kick off Obama Celebration on Sunday Coleman Still Listed As Host for GOP Fundraiser Frank to CEOs: Get rid of jets if you want bailout Bush prepares to get ‘off the stage’ Obama wants TARP funds to reduce foreclosures House Stands by Israel (Rep. Steve Rothman) Boehner: Too many Democrats on committees Boehner Presses for More GOP Seats on Committees Franken asks for certification Obama Asks For Remaining Bailout Funds in Letter Obama Could Lead Hot Dog Surge, Group Hopes PhRMA adds Republicans to its roster Sen. Hatch to back Eric Holder for AG Exit Stage Left MIDDAY ROUNDUP Ex-Rep. Portman, Sen. Brown Hail Retiring Voinovich NEA, AFT Issue Inaugural Lesson Plans Clearing the Air and Exiting the Stage: George Bush’s Final News Conference Obama asks Bush for rest of TARP money RedState Backs Blackwell and Duncan for RNC Chair Ebony Rolls Out Inaugural Issue on First Couple Potential Markey foe leans toward run for Colorado AG Bush: I hope the tone is different for Obama Kelsey Grammer for Governor? Is California Dying? Rep. Rush: Burris Opponents Have Elevated Hate Gay N.H. Bishop to Give Prayer at Preinaugural Event Voinovich retirement could set up tough primaries McConnell Names GOP Team on Healthcare Bush will only request TARP funds if Obama asks him Circus Maximus MORNING READ Dr. Gupta Accused of Malpractice Political Animal contentions MyDD Capitol Hill Agenda: Jan. 12, 2009 Townhall.com Firedoglake RedState Daily Kos The Corner The Huffington Post Drudge Report Farewell to George Bush: The President and the Man