The Hill Articles: January 15, 2009

Bush defends record, admits to ‘setbacks’ Specter and Holder Clash at Hearing Close Weyant’s World: January 16, 2009 Congress unprepared for Jan. 20 emergency Senate votes to send last $350B of TARP to Obama Dems propose $825 billion plan but fear it’s not enough Panel chairmen fighting mad over snubs by Pelosi Inauguration 2009 Cantor takes new approach as Republican whip Holder faces tough questions, but he’s likely to be confirmed Obama’s call for college football playoff gains momentum on Hill Burris is officially sworn in to office Seven states, abortion-rights groups sue over ‘conscience’ Oberstar not taking backseat on stimulus Cornyn’s tough job ’09 review will guide Obama’s Pentagon view NASA’s cost figures inflated and ought to be scrutinized Salazar draws praise, tough decisions await Parties we can believe in SEC nominee vows to get tough Bottom Line Blue Sky Stimulus Are We Lost? The Secret Language of ‘Lost’ — The Return of the Hippie Gods Restaurants offer discounts, deals to celebrate Geithner’s $42,702 ‘hiccup’ Global margin call Bush aides offer advice to Schiliro Eyeing 2010, Sen. Vitter leaving little breathing room for challenge on right Fare for the Obama obsessed The Willard hotel creates Inauguration scotch bar For Senate lunchers, Mexico’s just a few blocks away The Culinary Inquisition with Rep. Hank Johnson (D-Ga.) Wit and wisdom of presidential race Fourscore and many years after his time, a literary hit What’s on your nightstand?: Rep. Jackie Speier (D-Calif.) Bush to highlight ‘unshakable faith’ in America Americans think history will judge Bush harshly DAY’S END ROUNDUP Graham: ‘I Want to Help This New Commander-in-Chief’ NSU Coach Don Meyer Congratulated (Sen. John Thune) Senate approves release of TARP funds A Big Step For the Higher-Ed Tax Credit (Rep. Chaka Fattah) RNC race gets pricy, nasty Ridding the U.S. of Foreign Radioactive Waste (Rep. Lee Terry) Kennedy Up in One N.Y. Poll, Tanks In Another Rep. Culberson Will Broadcast Live from Inauguration Obama to use bailout money to reduce foreclosures Stearns Wins BCS Bet, Gets Box of Chocolates Bush set for upbeat farewell address Panic: Michael Lewis’s Mixtape of Economic Collapses Roland Burris Sworn Into Senate (Rep. David Scott) Rep. Obey not sure $825B stimulus is enough Obama Snubs NYT by Sitting for Wash. Post Interview Hutchison transfers millions to gubernatorial account Burris sworn in to take Obama’s place in the Senate RedState Slams Hatch for Backing Obama Appointees Napolitano sails through confirmation hearing Let Congress Limit Permissible Interrogation Techniques (Sen. Kit Bond) Small-business lobby names new chief Rep. Cao, Michael Savage Spar Over Immigration Where Has All the Money Gone? Senate Approves Coburn Omnibus Pelosi touts $825 billion stimulus package Succeed at What? GOP leaders seek meeting with Obama MIDDAY ROUNDUP Clinton remembers Sept. 11 in Senate farewell Holder says he was not fully informed on Rich pardon Dems Float $825B Stimulus, A Third from Tax Cuts Blackberry App Orients Inauguration-Goers Romney to House GOP: Tax Cuts, Not Rebates Biden bids farewell to Senate Biden Recalls Run-in With Capitol Police in Farewell NRCC adds senior finance staff Ohio ’08 Documentary: Joe the Plumber Mobilized Dems Waxman to push global warming bill Emily’s List backs Feigenholtz for Emanuel’s seat Freeze Foreclosures, End Bank Hoarding, Cut Executive Compensation Clinton wins committee approval; Vitter only ‘no’ vote Poll: Most Want Congress to Block TARP Money House GOP Hosts Shadow Hearing on Stimulus Drudge Report The Huffington Post A Committee Welcome, From The Ranking Member (Rep. Howard McKeon) MORNING READ The Fix Marc Ambinder The Corner RedState Townhall.com TalkingPointsMemo MyDD Daily Kos From The Boston Globe — Originally published Thursday, Jan. 15 From the Charleston, S.C. Post and Courier — Originally published Thursday, Jan. 15