The Hill Articles: May 13, 2009

Weyant’s World: May 14, 2009 Little oversight of AIG before bailout Dems pack July agenda GOP will use spiking gas prices against climate bill Obama reverses on photos Obama unveils policies to rein in derivatives Liberals back Speaker in briefing controversy on interrogation tactics Market-based cap on torture lawyers Democrats hone healthcare message Calculating Kirk delays decision as Democrats sort out primary Ensign visits Iowa — let the presidential speculation begin A busy July Judge Sotomayor’s record well within the mainstream Chinese tires could be catalyst of latest trade policy battle with U.S. Angry tech lobby courted by GOP Hoyer says climate bill is in works Bookworms break a sweat Meet the Lawmaker: Sen. Mike Johanns (R-Neb.) Pelosi, speak to us Longing for the long-gone cherry blossoms GOPers still don’t get it DAY’S END ROUNDUP REP. RYAN TRYING TO GET HIS MESSAGE OUT Obama: Photos’ release could endanger troops White House floating new SCOTUS name? Feinstein asks for access to detainee photos Wasting Millions on the Nuclear Waste Fund (Rep. Erik Paulsen) Supporting Volunteer Firefighters (Sen. Tom Carper) Tony Blair to testify on Mideast Peace Thursday Nominate a Woman (Sen. Barbara Boxer) Thin Ice Simmons: I’m the best Ensign: Senate GOP ‘nervous’ about Specter on EFCA White House backs emergency war supplemental On Torture: Jane Harman Should Be Applauded, The Speaker Should Have Objected, Republicans Should Be Ashamed Boehner: ‘The president made the right decision’ Lungren gets first challenger Former Murtha opponent alleges he was threatened Obama flips stance on releasing detainee photos Obama reversed photo position out of concern for troops, Gibbs says New EPA Rules Hit Our Economy While it’s Down (Rep. Jo Ann Emerson) Obama texts Shane Battier Gibbs seizes reporter’s phone Wind power advocates blow hot air, Alexander says TOP TWEETS White House against wind insurance Labor takes out billboards pressuring Pawlenty DSCC gives sneak peak of strategy against Crist Schock: I don’t know if I want to do this forever Axelrod says July goal on healthcare reform is realistic Cheney and Torture Poll: Hodes edges Sununu, Bass in N.H. Senate race Hoyer predicts climate bill vote this summer A primary challenge for Blanche Lincoln? Leahy would be ‘delighted’ if Obama picked a woman for SCOTUS Hare: Arbitration compromise could cost EFCA votes Congresswoman’s view Wilson gets repeat challenger Medicare and Social Security in Urgent Need of Reform (Rep. Pat Tiberi) Poll shows Watts competitive with Fallin for OK-GOV Report: Obama will not release detainee photos Graham threatens to pull Pelosi into torture probe U.S. Must Do More to Help Returning Veterans (Sen. Richard Burr) AIG plans to payback gov’t in 3-5 years GOP wants 60 days to review court pick Shimkus gets his scramble on Hoyer’s office clarifying remarks on torture memos Rosy Economic Predictions Aren’t Going to Help Fix the Economy (Rep. Kevin Brady) Boehner, McCotter ask for faith-based official’s resignation MIDDAY ROUNDUP “Smoking Gun” EPA Memo Revealed (Sen. Barrasso) Schumer blames FAA for lax regulations DoD employee facing espionage charges Former Bush official blasts torture memos Governors join forces for town hall tweet Obama: Health reform a must this year Wednesday SCOTUS Roundup Madigan for Senate? Democrats snubbing Giannoulias Social Security Projections: Downturn Does Not Affect Long-Run Picture GOP senators back centrism with Crist Boehner to call for GOP unity on Gitmo detainees Tweets. From. Spaaaace. Obama: ‘Stars are aligned’ for healthcare deal Graham: Bush admin saw law as unaffordable ‘nicety’ American High Schools in Crisis (Rep. George Miller) Treasury to offer more support to small banks Bad morning for Pelosi The AIG story: It’s back Gingrich’s beef with pay caps Shurtleff enters Bennett primary on Twitter, accidentally Pro-labor group ramping up offensive on Specter on EFCA Whoops: Utah official accidentally tweets Senate bid MORNING READ LaHood predicts unemployment rates will drop Drudge Report Huffington Post The Daily Beast Michelle Malkin GOP Strong on Economy Daily Kos Obama Burned in Effigy The Corner The Plank Power Line MyDD Red State Red State launches NRSC boycott