The Hill Articles: November 11, 2009

Rep. Steve Cohen impersonated Elvis In defense of revolutions Gregg not on speed dial at the White House Palin wanted to interview Tina Fey on ‘SNL’ Santa to help launch Smithsonian exhibit Text Secretary Clinton! Republican’s exit could clear the way for Tea Party vs. GOP incumbent Bennett GOP senators strategize at luxury golf resort Health reform supporters have ‘herd mentality,’ Dem opponent says D-Day for Dems: Create jobs or lose A step backward for the hemisphere Pelosi hopes to finish health bill as ‘Christmas present’ DAY’S END ROUNDUP Conrad describes ‘outline of a compromise’ on Senate health bill Maj. Hasan’s evil deeds Cap-and-Trade creates more certainty… for higher unemployment Stupak warns foes they’re ‘playing with fire’ Broadcasters, wireless firms at odds over radio tuners in cell phones Petraeus: Pres. Obama ‘nearing a decision’ on Afghan troop levels Santa to help launch Smithsonian exhibit Gregg not on speed dial at the White House Seven year-old Rep. Cohen sang rock-and-roll Our veterans deserve our thanks and our service (Rep. Joe Sestak) Pawlenty is first to travel to New Hampshire Blue Dog who opposed health bill calls Pelosi ‘misunderstood’ Update online privacy laws now House chairman calls delayed payment to veterans ‘an insult’ Saluting and honoring our veterans Republicans voters more enthusiastic, poll finds Silicon Valley beefs up D.C. presence Senator seeks inquiry following accidents on D.C. transit system Brookings fellow fires back at Rahm Local restaurateur honors hundreds of military veterans Secret Service motorcade was involved in a fatal accident Wednesday DCCC suggests Bachmann’s ‘House Call’ violated House rules Hoyer, Reid move to finish healthcare reform legislation before the end of 2009 Durbin: ‘Cadillac tax’ could mean higher health costs Sarah Palin to settle scores in book MIDDAY ROUNDUP Obama to China: Currency and trade imbalances a focal point House could work on healthcare reform bill into late December Dodd aims for Bernanke confirmation by year’s end Frank: ‘Don’t ask, don’t tell’ repeal will go in Defense authorization Text Secretary Clinton! Amy Grant to give free outdoor concert NFL lineman considering run for Congress GOP senators strategize at luxury golf resort Top Republican says White House hiding info on Fort Hood Palin wanted to interview Tina Fey on SNL ‘One-way ticket to meet Allah’ Corker: Financial regulatory reform bill has seeds of compromise Senate Dems kick off financial overhaul with pollsters briefing FBI asleep at the switch — again Increase job opportunities for unemployed veterans (Rep. John Boozman) Lawmakers, politicos tweet Veterans Day messages Self-funders in Illinois, Ohio up with ads GOP leading Dems in generic ballot poll Obama taps House aide for Air Force Sec. Shinseki: VA working ‘diligently’ after Ft. Hood shooting Campaign update: GOP leads generic, Kasich/Strickland tied Lawmakers ask FCC, DHS to consider cell phone alert system Drudge Report Huffington Post Pajamas Media Washington Independent MyDD The Corner MORNING READ Senator Reid tees up 2010 jobs bill Afghanistan presents test for Obama Skeptical centrists greet Senator Dodd’s sweeping financial regulatory reforms Banks face uphill battle vs. possible fee limits Republicans concerned with ascent of young Florida candidate ‘Me and Orson Wells’ Movie Screening and Pamela’s Punch Anniversary Party Reid puts House healthcare bill on Senate calendar Rep. Capuano backs off support for abortion-restricting healthcare bill Obama and lawmakers mourn the 13 murdered soldiers at Fort Hood Bill Clinton tells Senate Democrats to learn lessons from ’94 Sens. squeeze Speaker over commission Brown skips third straight House bid White House denies Afghanistan decision; senators are split Why voters revolt: 17.5 percent jobless