The Hill Articles: March 30, 2009

Obama & Dems Talk Budget Passage House rejects Flake’s call for PMA investigation Obama’s auto plan throws lawmakers Parties have a lot riding on N.Y.-20 race Gingrich becomes a Catholic Oversight panel shortchanged in House budget Corker steps into the spotlight for GOP Groups say stimulus lobbying rules are too strict Obama asks Dems for budget momentum In Kennedy’s absence, Baucus’s healthcare power worries left Chronic diseases overlooked as healthcare cost burden House Democratic factions consider offering their own budget proposals The chief executive Critics of trade overlook its advantages to U.S. workers Soft-spoken Sen. Bingaman to have strong voice on healthcare, energy House and Senate GOP to host bicameral budget meeting Stimulus package may impact primary races before economy Pre-recess Dem clampdown on credit card firms rushed Push to end ‘Don’t ask, don’t tell’ faces hurdles Bottom Line You’re Fired Hot on The Hill right now Groups say stimulus lobby rules are too strict Obama writes a new script for the American car industry From the Capitol to the shopping mall Thaddeus McCotter, rock star(ish) DAY’S END ROUNDUP Group of 3 Obama cues the satirists NRCC fundraising technique: ‘Strike fear in the DCCC’ Pingree anticipates visit from ‘impressive’ Obama Thaddeus McCotter, rock star(ish) Rep. Foxx is late for class VIDEO: Obama pledges to travel to Detroit to help workers Anti-abortion groups lobby against Sebelius Poll: Murkowski has better numbers than Palin Gallup: Americans narrowly approve of Geithner Wagoner’s retirement package pushes $20 million The robocall battle in NY-20 There’s a first for everything Murtha: “If I’m corrupt, it’s just because….” Tracking: Obama sticking at 60% Anti-card check ad highlights secret ballot Weyant’s World: March 31, 2009 VIDEO: DNC seeks to raise funds off GOP budget VIDEO: Obama econ adviser: No complaints from UAW on auto decision President woos lawmakers to back budget Bush to throw out first pitch on Opening Day Obama didn’t ask Congress about Wagoner TOP TWEETS Wagoner Firing a Slippery Slope Tying Tedisco to Bush, Limbaugh and Palin Read the latest key reactions to the GM and Chrysler news Detroit Revs Its Engine for a ‘Fresh Start’ (Rep. John Dingell) Coburn: Budget borrows $1T in just 73 pages Case running to return to House Kucinich wants info on Merrill bonuses Hoekstra makes it official Poll: Catholics more liberal than others Barack Obama, President and CEO, Creates a New Business Order Corker: GM decision a breathtaking sideshow that threatens free enterprise Female Troops Still Lack Access to Plan B Despite Its Legality Palin angers Dems with controversial appointment Mission Creep in Afghanistan Chrysler and Fiat create ‘global alliance’ with U.S. support A warning for Sen. Kohl on Twitter GOP Rep. Miller: Obama now responsible to ensure survival of GM and Chrysler MIDDAY ROUNDUP Obama says GM exec ouster paves way for future USA or USSR? Summers to talk to bankers’ at summit this week PMA to close shop MSNBC anchor mulls buying American after GM annoucement Obama lays out plan for autos Conrad: Confronting Obama over budget was ‘not a very happy event’ U.S. Support Crucial to Mexico’s Fight Against Cartels (Rep. Kay Granger) Report: Ryan to run for Ohio lt. gov. Wagoner: I was asked to ‘step aside,’ so I did CPSIA’s Unintended Consequences (Rep. Jeff Fortenberry) Instant reporting and analysis, courtesy of Twitter McCaskill “tweets” the NCAA tourney Is Obama a Warmonger? Caligiuri Senate announcement on Tues. McCain: Wagoner ouster ‘unprecedented window dressing’ From the Manchester, N.H. Union Leader — Originally published Monday, March 30 McCotter: Ouster of GM’s Wagoner not helpful From the Detroit Free Press — Originally published Sunday, March 29 The Purple Leadership of Newark’s Mayor Cory Booker TSA Blog: A Good Example of Providing Improved Citizen/Customer Service Serving Our Country Capitol Hill Agenda: March 30, 2009 Michigan AG Cox: Double-standard for automakers McCain: Wagoner resignation is ‘window dressing’ Issa touts the ‘nuclear option’ Wagoner resigns, administration tough on autos MORNING READ Budget battle moves to House, Senate floors Experts: Obama needs to watch the gaffes Drudge Report Huffington Post Daily Beast Michelle Malkin Daily Kos Powerline The Plank The Corner Open Left RedState Obama rejects GM plan, forces out CEO