The Hill Articles: May 27, 2009

Gingrich calls Sotomayor racist Obama in L.A.: ‘You ain’t seen nothing yet’ New agency for ‘prudential regulation’ of all banks? Celebs turn out for Obama at L.A. fundraiser National security adviser downplays N. Korea threat Obama set to raise as much as $4 million for DNC THE BIG QUESTION, May 27: Sonia Sotomayor and the Senate Suspect pleads ‘not guilty’ to Levy murder Democrats to launch fight on $450B highway bill The Conference Board Consumer Confidence Index Increases Sharply Cheney: We shouldn’t have bailed out GM Judge Sotomayor Fits Obama’s ‘Empathy’ Qualification For Supreme Court Court Decision Safeguards Video Competition for Consumers House Energy & Commerce Committee Takes Major Step To Reduce Carbon-Dioxide Emissions DAY’S END ROUNDUP Rep. Sestak ‘intends’ to challenge Specter in primary White House tries to prove Sotomayor’s smarts Journalist held in Iran welcomed home by Clinton Clinton proclaims ‘relief’ at Saberi return Impending MSNBC showdown Palin gives ‘props’ for environmentalism Spotted: Rahm talking economics over Barramundi POTUS goes for a stroll Burris to Schumer: Give me $10 million Justice Souter, the Last Yankee White House counters ‘activist’ charge with ‘restraint’ Yellow Ribbon Fund: Real Support for Troops and Families Specter: Toomey pulling the old switcharoo Obama: First 100 days of stimulus show success The Road from Here to Marriage Equality Sotomayor is an Outstanding Selection (Rep. Kathy Castor) Sheen targets fellow Catholics in pro-EFCA radio spots The NYC Bomb Plot: A Teachable Moment for American Security Empathy & Racism Surround Court Pick Obama offers Vegas new motto An Incredible Journey (Res. Com. Pedro Pierluisi) White House holds out hope for GM bondholders Critics focus on Sotomayor speech in La Raza journal Grassley: Wait a minute–I voted against Sotomayor? New report: CA businesses can save water & money—Making Every Drop Work Dem senators visit Pakistan as Iran ties strengthened TOP TWEETS Stunning — Though Not Shocking — Setbacks Prop 8 Decision a Triumph ‘The truth will set us free’ Judge Sotomayor’s confirmation process should be fair and smooth (Rep. Joe Sestak) Clinton: There will be consequences for North Korea Critics focus on Sotomayor speech in La Raza journal Anti-EFCA group uses Memorial Day to push message Pelosi presses China on human rights, North Korea VIDEO: Sotomayor grilling attorney 2012 Watch: Romney weighs in on EFCA in D.C. area this week Cheney: Powell welcome in GOP President Obama’s historic nomination of Judge Sotomayor based in substance and merit Gingrich: Sotomayor is a racist Schumer gears up for reelection Making Sure Government Contracts Go To Small Businesses (Rep. Hank Johnson) California Dem Wants Obama Visit, Empathy GOP focuses on Sotomayor policy remark Specter to join Obama at DNC fundraiser Date night in Minnesota MIDDAY ROUNDUP Conservatives go on-the-air after Sotomayer Confirming Judge Sotomayor Sessions says no Sotomayor filibuster — yet Murtha gets primary challenger Eyes wide shut Improved Body Armor Needed for Members of Armed Forces (Rep. Niki Tsongas) Parting Shot Burton wants his eight bucks Schumer previews Sotomayor’s affirmative action message Poll: Majority oppose same-sex marriage Alberto Gonzales hails Sotomayer, predicts confirmation Burris gets heated: ‘Sick of’ answering Blago questions UPDATED: Jeb Bush Jr. backs Rubio over Crist Sotomayor will make it out of committee, I (basically) guarantee it Top GOP lawyer sues for same-sex marriage COPPA 2.0: The New Battle over Privacy, Age Verification, Online Safety & Free Speech Weiner bows out of NYC mayoral race, cites Bloomberg’s war chest Cox makes it official on Twitter Liberal group runs first pro-Sotomayor ad Poll: Dodd making up ground on Simmons VIDEO: Liberal group up with ad backing Sotomayor MORNING READ Huffington Post Drudge Report Open Left Weekly Standard Crooks and Liars The Corner firedoglake RedState Daily Kos Hot Air Obama lauds Sotomayor in Vegas Obama enjoying life in Vegas as a high roller