The Hill Articles: November 10, 2009

Independents recast pollsters Lessons from Election ’09 Climate bill critics battle over costs White House won’t give in on new lobbying changes Lobbying World Let the facts speak for themselves GOP: Finding room in the middle Zac Efron lobbies White House for arts Obama to mark Vets Day with wreath-laying at Arlington Weyant’s World: November 11, 2009 Committing fiscal policy Congressman says lack of spending ‘smothering’ the economy H.R. 2499’s opponents’ plan for Puerto Rico is nonviable 2010 a year of primaries Lost but not out Carnahan balks at health care bill The myth of the moderate Dem GOP lawmaker ‘concerned’ about removal of abortion amendment Tales of Capitol Art: Gaveling history Bringing tech jobs to rural America Hoyer: Failing to raise debt ceiling ‘not an option’ Lawmaker hit by Twitter phishing scam Announcements November 11, 2009 DAY’S END ROUNDUP Congressman: ‘Taco Tuesday’ good way to kick off Veterans Day Mullen: Fort Hood victims received a fitting honor White House takes on NYTimes over healthcare costs story Vitter, conservative blog feud over climate change provisions McConnell warns of Senate fight over abortion No Turkish delight (Rep. Ed Royce) U.S, North Korea to resume nuclear talks Patent director launches blog McConnell on Dodd bill: ‘Another 1,000-page bill, not supported by Republicans’ Army tweets Fort Hood memorial service President Obama pays tribute to 13 killed in Fort Hood tragedy Diagnosing Pakistan

 Lawmaker says restaurant’s healthcare tale makes her hungry Another Republican signs up for Markey challenge TOP TWEETS Damned if they do, damned if they don’t President Clinton tells Senate Dems clock ticking on healthcare Bayh wants deficit commission for vote to raise debt ceiling Six arrested outside Lieberman’s office Senator introduces Constitutional amendment requiring term limits Clyburn thinks Stupak clause will be removed from healthcare bill Gorbachev to Obama: ‘Prepare the ground for withdrawal’ in Afghanistan Cardin: Healthcare reform by year’s end is ‘ambitious’ but possible GOP to send Veterans Day letter to Obama asking for troop increase to Afghanistan Former President BIll Clinton meeting with Senate Democrats on health bill Senators expect ‘several weeks’ to craft health deal Liberal groups launch ad attack; ‘payback time’ for Blue Dogs House Dem attacks Reid’s healthcare plan MIDDAY ROUNDUP GOPer: Woolsey’s claim against bishops is ‘retribution’ against free specch Liberal bloggers boycott Democrats to compel action on LGBT issues White House communications director Anita Dunn announces her resignation Minnick challenger drops out of primary; all eyes on Sali White House denies a final decision has been made on Afghanistan TV watching at all-time high GOPer: Woolsey’s claim against bishops is ‘retribution’ against free specch Palin to Twitter again Rep. Sanchez: Majority of House is pro-life Rubio on Palin: ‘I can’t think of anything her and I disagree with’ Rahm’s reality check Senators to attend Fort Hood memorial Healthcare advocates spending big to advertise lawmakers’ votes for House bill Healthcare bill is historic first step to meaningful reform (Rep. Lynn Woolsey) Would you pull the lever? Senator Dodd seeks dramatic restructuring of the federal financial regulatory system Poll: Corruption in Afghanistan widespread, worsening Smartgrids, telemedicine could drive broadband adoption Obama: No ‘fundamental’ mistakes Ariz. to send this year’s Christmas tree Pres. Clinton to join Senate Dems for caucus meeting Campaign update: Dede resigns post, Bill Thompson vs. Gillibrand? FCC to hold workshop on distracted driving Will Levi Johnston save us from Sarah Palin? Sanders would support reconciliation to break Republican filibuster on health bill Huffington Post Drudge Report Buzzflash Red State Washington Independent The Corner MORNING READ At-risk Democrats defend their tough votes on healthcare reform bill Pelosi kept public plan in the frame Lawmakers not approached by ethics panel, reports inquest has broadened Senate continues with debate on climate change legislation but hurdles remain Companies using offshore tax havens look to bill for windfall The Big Question: What lessons can we learn from the Fort Hood attack? McCaskill now says she opposes Stupak abortion amendment McCaskill now says she opposes Stupak abortion amendment Weyant’s World: November 10, 2009 Liberals threaten to oppose healthcare bill over Stupak abortion amendment Lawmakers, military leaders set to join President Obama at Fort Hood memorial House GOP mulled ‘present’ strategy on abortion amendment Senate Democrats look to start health reform debate next week Boehner: Health bill ‘worse’ than a pile of s–t Hatch makes history with use of Kindle in upper chamber Glazed doughnut destroyed Axelrod’s BlackBerry First statute of a Catholic saint hits Capitol Military credit unions, advocates make case for carve-out in finance reform bill Pawlenty: My red-hot smoking wife Bottom Line Free lunch, piñatas, massages with Rep. Connolly Inouye seeks missile defense project Lamontagne to take on Ayotte in N.H. primary