The Hill Articles: March 18, 2009

Study shows wages rose after immigration raids Obama bumps ‘American Idol’ Specter Says He’s Staying Republican Obama: Bailouts ‘infuriating,’ but part of the plan Bonus smackdown bill Democrats throw public punches at their president GOP in Ohio narrowing gap but still trailing Lawmakers embrace Madness Give us the names, lawmakers tell Liddy Rep. Tauscher’s departure leaves New Dems scrambling for a leader Specter crosses aisle despite election risks Drug benefit urged in health reform Climate debate focus shifts away from environment, toward jobs Sanchez unveils bill to prevent bullying AIG politics Autoworkers’ pay vs. AIG’s bonuses Democrats still prize Bush as a bogeyman months after election DAY’S END ROUNDUP Michelle Obama to receive star-studded ‘daily guidance’ RNC to report $5.1M in February fundraising Ethics Committee meets on Sen. Burris Obama to have national press conference Tuesday Weyant’s World: March 19, 2009 At stake: How D.C. works Obama plan splits Dems Pachyderms lumber across Capitol Hill Purse: $250. Lawmakers’ pix: priceless 2012 Watch: Obama up 20 on Palin (already!) Q: What was your first car? Sessions makes late fundraising push for NY-20 Commerce pick has smooth confirmation Gates opposes splitting tanker contract AIG CEO Asked for Bonuses Back GOP hopes AIG anger will score points in N.Y. race Geithner resignation bandwagon starts rolling in House GOP Obama names Africa adviser as envoy to the Sudan Tedisco: I’m an American, not a Republican Obama backs off plan to alter vets’ healthcare Obama tickets sold out in 30 minutes Large majority wants AIG bonuses back: poll Shepard Smith compares Barney Frank to Joe McCarthy Franken wants Coleman to pay for case if he loses Gates puts a halt to ‘backdoor draft’ It’s a Record: An $11 Trillion Debt! (Rep. Michelle Bachmann) U.S. signs homosexuality decriminalization statement To release names or not: Lawmakers split Kirk confirmed as Trade Representative Hot on The Hill right now Grassley calls for investigating Treasury for AIG bonuses Obama ‘ultimately’ responsible for AIG The Pope’s Opposition to Condoms Hurts US Policy Tweet of the day: Salt-n-Pepa More Barack-etology Palin enjoys Obama-esque numbers in Alaska MIDDAY ROUNDUP Rep. Mack says Geithner should be fired or resign Let the sun shine on federal spending on non-English services (Rep. Virginia Foxx) SEC slaps Madoff auditors with charges NBC chief Zucker calls Jon Stewart ‘unfair’ in CNBC treatment Recognizing Small Business’ Role in a Recovering Economy (Sen. Mary Landrieu) Rep. Tauscher leaving House for State Dept. Groups pour thousands into N.Y. special Reduce Risks Firefighters Face (Rep. Ed Perlmutter) Why Has the American Dollar Returned to Global Supremacy? Get Senators to be Upfront About Campaign Contributions via Twitter Gingrich: ‘Replace the bailout with bankruptcy’ AIG head: Execs asked to return bonus cash Massive Government Stimulus Has Not Helped CAT as Promised (Rep. Aaron Schock) Ohio voters just favor Dems in Senate poll Liveblog: The Liddy Hearing Reviewing the Twitterview Raising Taxes on Small Businesses Isn’t a Recipe for Job Creation (Rep. John Boehner) Barack-etology Is Obama Taking on Too Much? AIG CEO: Mistakes ‘few could have imagined possible’ Obama rallies the troops in video message From the Richmond (Va.) Times-Dispatch — Originally published Wednesday, March 18 Bayh announces ‘working group’ of centrist Senate Dems Time for Action on AIG Tauscher in line for State Dept. job: Reports MORNING READ AIG open thread: Fire away! Huffington Post Drudge Report Homelessness czar calls stimulus ‘manna from heaven’ Think Progress Powerline Homelessness czar calls stimulus ‘manna from heaven’ MyDD RedState Daily Kos contentions Ezra Klein The Corner