The Hill Articles: November 12, 2009

Ron Paul is right: Audit the Federal Reserve bailout money Obama ‘closer’ to Afghanistan decision Obama won’t decide on Afghanistan for at least another week Levi Johnston accepts award from adult website Obama administration looks to use TARP for deficit reduction Rubio to headline CPAC Polls suggest healthcare debate a boon to GOP candidates running for Senate Twitter, Canadian election law clash in latest contest DAY’S END ROUNDUP Business groups launch ads to fell Senate health bill Inhofe: Dems only have half the votes they need on healthcare Congressman invokes Fort Hood shooting to object to Gitmo prisoner transfer Sessions, Moran, and Davis to eat in the dark Pawlenty shoots to kill, but deer gets away Grassley unsure about healthcare’s constitutionality Virginia lawmakers ask Air Force to consider state for more F-22s TOP TWEETS The Big Question: Will Patriot Act reauthorization divide Dems, hamper healthcare? Palin says she knew her 2008 Couric interview had gone badly Holder: Justice Dept. has made no ruling on college bowl system’s legality FCC launches MySpace channel Big business tells Congress: ‘Frightening’ new proposal could ‘destroy’ Wall Street Business group unveils $10 million campaign against health reform Pagliuca wields Stupak Amendment; Pelosi backs Capuano GOP supporter of climate bill eyeing process ahead ACORN launches lawsuit in response to House’s ‘bill of attainder’ McCain mourns death of Justice O’Connor’s husband No good option, but still, he must decide Climate bill advocates want to see President Obama in Copenhagen CCIA: New online privacy laws needed Obama ordering review of intel prior to attack at Fort Hood base Hoffman ‘seriously considering’ 2010 run White House touts new healthcare study Rep. Brady: I won’t shave my head New Fed rule to end overdraft fees for the majority of Americans Palin: House health bill should be DOA Passage of Small Business Development Centers bill will help small businesses, stimulate economic growth and increase American competiveness (Rep. Aaron Schock) Specter: Healthcare not ‘dead on arrival’ in Senate New penny depicts building of the Capitol MIDDAY ROUNDUP Lawmakers love ‘God’s Country’ Cantor not expecting Senate to finish healthcare this year Clyburn, Baker get bulk of lobbying attention Obama, Dems show growing anxiety as unemployment numbers continue surge Congressman: I’m on a boat! Department of Education introduces billion-dollar achievement program More Dems will vote for health bill, Schwartz says Will there be a Republican dark horse in 2012? Not so fast: N.Y.-23 vote margin narrows The Vatican wants to believe UPDATED: Obama to Alaska for troop visit Reid might hike Medicare tax to pay for healthcare reform President Obama to hold jobs summit Poll: Voters torn on Afghan troop increase Former Eagles tackle may run for Congress Opening up government data with Adobe, Google, Scribd Simmons leads Dodd, McMahon by 11 Obama to sit down for Fox interview Scozzafava: Republicans will remain a minority party if they purge moderates Huffington Post Drudge Report contentions Washington Independent Red State MyDD MORNING READ Momentum is a challenge for Senate Abortion-rights groups threaten not to fund Rodriguez and Teague Unions want new jobs bill to restore provisions that were cut from stimulus Obama stares down Patriot Act criticism Lawmakers lean on Pelosi and Rangel as controversy mounts over taxes on rum Trip to Asia presents risks for Obama on healthcare agenda Another omnibus appropriations bill likely as the end of the year approaches Weyant’s World: November 12, 2009 Leaders set to include ‘Don’t ask, don’t tell’ repeal in defense authorization bill Companies lobby newest FCC members on net neutrality rule Financial firms fight giving government breakup powers Silicon Valley beefs up D.C. presence Obama ponders how long Afghanistan plans will take to implement Appointments Stupak-Pitts is not worth killing healthcare bill over Unhealthy Dem division Iconic restaurant keeps it classic Obama triumph ahead Chef 101 with Santanna Salas, pastry chef at Bourbon Steak