The Hill Articles: May 20, 2009

GOP on offense on Gitmo, and plans to stay that way Cap-and-trade showdown Specter defends Speaker House GOP mulls life without Blunt Obama faces major test in Gitmo speech Sens: Time has come for decisions on healthcare Financial bill draws Obama signing statement GOP shelves resolution labeling Dems ‘socialists’ Weyant’s World: May 21, 2009 Officials improving access to Capitol for the disabled Weakened Rep. Kilpatrick big target in Dem primary Shurtleff aims to Cannon-ize Bennett Rank-and-file aren’t waiting on leadership in healthcare debate Bill on climate change offers hope to Wall St. Manufacturers remain at odds on patent reform Gates: Two POTUS choppers are likely Bath time with Rep. Massa 20 Questions with Amy Poehler National parks, credit card bill: Guns belong in neither Congressional fasting: A brief history Meet the Lawmaker Rep. Tom Perriello (D-Va.), 5th District Prison politics The Light Switch Tax (Rep. John Culberson) Diplomatic aims stressed despite Iranian missile test Special Report: Climate Change Issa asks FBI to investigate Pelosi claims DAY’S END ROUNDUP Calif. fraud, secrecy should give us pause about cap-and-trade Time to start the energy revolution Compromise protects jobs, utility ratepayers Global warming concern wrongly overlooks oceans It’s showtime: Gettin’ down and gettin’ mo’ with Gitmo Gitmo traps Obama Calif.’s omen for the nation Powell to ‘Face’ House considers Supplemental Appropriations (Rep. Mike Honda) A Conviction Here, An Indictment There (Rep. Michele Bachmann) Poll: Majority think GOP proposals are bad for the country House OKs credit card bill with gun amendment Defense companies see new markets overseas Making Treasury Accountable (Rep. John Boozman) Obama activates the e-mail list When in Washington… VIDEO: Middle East reacts to swine flu with infomercials, conspiracy theories Cable networks to cover Cheney speech live, right after Obama The Supreme Court Got it Wrong and Women Suffer Weapon Systems Acquisition Reform is a Step in the Right Direction (Rep. Ike Skelton) Davis: About 25% of Alabama votes determined by race Obama to offer Gitmo ‘framework’ after rebuke Lieberman: I agree with GOP on Gitmo Specter defends Pelosi, questions CIA’s honesty DCCC outraises NRCC, paying down debt fast Utah AG announces Bennett challenge sans Twitter Gates floats two-helicopter proposal for president Graham slams Bush, praises Obama McCain downplays Palin report Governator vows significant cuts in services Is your member of Congress under investigation? TOP TWEETS Shelby on detainees: Try them or send them back Crist opens strong lead in Fla. Senate race SCOTUS ROUNDUP: Diane Wood in D.C. Rep. Paul Ryan’s uncle is Mike Barnicle’s doctor Guantanamo closure funds stripped by Senate, 90-6 MIDDAY ROUNDUP Guantanamo closure funds stripped by Senate, 90-6 FBI Chief skeptical of bringing Gitmo detainees to U.S. Barbour makes pitch for bigger GOP tent Small Bites Vs. One Big Bite BOW TIE SMACKDOWN: Blumenauer challenges Will to debate BOW TIE SMACKDOWN: Blumenauer challenges George Will to debate Equitable distribution of Gitmo inmates encouraged You scratch my back, I’ll scratch yours Cap and trade and ‘tele townhalls’ Speed-reading cap and trade Strokes are a Health Problem for All Ages (Rep. John Boozman) Pelosi isn’t lying, says biographer Second Amendment Rights Need Protection on Federal Lands (Rep. Doc Hastings) Colorado judge is latest SCOTUS name to surface The Economy is a Reason to Enact Immigration Reform Now, Not an Excuse for Delay Gingrich: Pelosi should step down or be replaced VIDEO: Dems say GOP hearts Cheney Republicans Outfox Democrats on Gitmo Conservative bloggers petition NRSC to stay out of Florida Chu wins Dem nod for Solis seat McGoff to run against Burton, again Poll: Christie pads primary lead Chu wins Dem nod for Solis’s former seat Jon Huntsman Jr. — Good for Everybody MORNING READ Drudge Report Huffington Post HotAir DailyKos RedState Matthew Yglesias The Corner MyDD Powerline OpenLeft