The Hill Articles: January 5, 2009

Gov. Gregoire’s D.C. Trip Fuels Commerce Speculation Franken may be sworn in this week Dems scrambling to avoid Burris spectacle Pelosi’s power move leaves House Republicans fuming Obama courts GOP on stimulus Obama’s Bipartisan Stimulus Disputes and high turnover fuel unprecedented Senate disorder New DNC chief signals a change Democrats dispute idea that Obama is playing toward political center Lawmakers criticize SEC in Madoff probe Democratic lawmakers not intimidated by Kennedy bid Weyant’s World: January 6, 2009 Automatic pay raises targeted RNC candidates call for a new direction Business welcomes talk of tax breaks in stimulus Mandate for change Obama’s precarious position Bhutto’s man behind the scenes presses on in D.C. Panetta’s experience questioned Local governments worry about getting stiffed J Street Spars with Reform Judaism Leader over Gaza New members: Welcome to Congress, but don’t get too comfortable just yet Senate scramble ‘Barack the Magic Negro’ is bitter, divisive song parody Luxury & simplicity Pack your knickers and your top hat Rep. Gohmert’s cane doubles as VIP gift DAY’S END ROUNDUP Feinstein Doesn’t Love Panetta CIA Pick Democracy in Danger Biden to visit Southwest Asia Coleman will challenge Franken’s victory Biden, Sens. Heading to Southwest Asia This Week Club for Growth: Most Obama Cuts Won’t Spur Growth RNC candidates call for new direction Brownback Files to Run for Kansas Governorship Obama: ‘We cannot delay’ stimulus Minnesota elections board says Franken won Reports: Panetta to CIA, Adm. Blair as Dir. of Nat’l Intel What To Do with Whistleblowers Richardson thought probe would end in December Former eBay CEO Whitman Looks At Calif. Gov. Race Panetta to head CIA Ron Paul: Palestinians in a Virtual Concentration Camp Burris: I’m a United States Senator Consider Tax Relief to Improve Economy (Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell) Special Election set for Emanuel’s Seat Wamp to run for Tennessee governor Sergeant at arms to consult with Burris Bush to Give Medals of Freedom to Blair, War Allies State Supreme Court rejects crucial Coleman lawsuit Obama hails Pelosi’s work on stimulus Minnesota High Court Tosses Crucial Coleman Suit Poll: Kennedy’s Senate Campaign Isn’t Working Rep. Zach Wamp to Run for Tennessee Governor Senate Sgt. at Arms to Consult with Burris MIDDAY ROUNDUP Not Much ‘Change,’ Probably, on Middle East Policy Obama Appoints Clinton Staffers, Harvard Dean to DoJ Obama camp touts ‘Neighborhood Inaugural Ball’ Cornyn Calls Obama’s Cabinet Picks ‘Very Promising’ White House approves Sudan aid, slams NYT RNC Chairman Duncan to Work for Obama Lance Armstrong Hints at Run for Political Office Giuliani: Next N.Y. Senator Needs to Stand Up For NYC Photos of Obama Kids’ First Day of School Released Gov. Bill Richardson MORNING READ Van Hollen expands staff in new post Open Left The Corner From the San Francisco Chronicle — Originally published Monday, Jan. 5 From the Chicago Tribune — Originally published Monday, Jan. 5 AMERICAblog Hot Air MyDD Townhall.com TalkLeft RedState Drudge Report The Huffington Post Bill Richardson Puts Country First Advice to the President-Elect: Revive the ‘Gang of 14’ … or 20 or More