The Hill Articles: November 23, 2009

Lawmakers want Pres. Obama to intervene in Chinese dissident case Review seeks low-cost way to meet helicopter mission Energy companies eye exemption in financial derivatives overhaul Lobbying World DCCC criticizes House GOP for taking credit on stimulus programs Bottom Line Pentagon official: Lockheed should share costs of keeping program on track Chavez destabilizes region; don’t blame U.S., Colombia Weyant’s World: November 24, 2009 Insurance price-fixing A second look at Harding O Capitol Christmas tree, O Capitol Christmas tree Q: What is your favorite food at Thanksgiving? Fallin ties the knot Kucinich turned away from sold-out movie Walz loves his BobbleRep app First family celebrates Valerie Jarrett’s birthday Grayson’s shipment too big for UPS or FedEx No Bingaman in Copenhagen Christmas arrives at the White House EPA toughens construction site water pollution rules Alexandra Kerry avoids prosecution for DUI Houston Mayor White will weigh switch to governor’s race Pa. GOP candidate was Democrat until last year Obama launches major science, math education effort Obama says he won’t rest on the economy Steele on Palin: ‘Give the woman a break’ McConnell: GOP still has a shot at blocking health bill Hacked email controversy reaches Capitol Hill DAY’S END ROUNDUP Axelrod voices worry about Ill. seat, Giannoulias White House says no announcement on Afghan troop surge to come this week Reducing a sky high energy bill White House celebrates 540th birthday of Sikh guru Crist: ‘Hard to be more conservative than I am’ Catholic bishops see ‘fundamental failure’ on abortion in Senate bill Pentagon and White House explore options for presidential helicopter Christmas arrives at the White House Gibbs: Obama may make Afghanistan decision tonight White House confirms plan for provisional targets at Copenhagen talks Rep. Moore becomes first House member to announce retirement Bachmann was a Jimmy Carter Democrat TOP TWEETS AARP, AMA launch joint ad campaign touting health bill SC Gov. Sanford faces 37 ethics charges Outing Age 2010 shines spotlight on challenges facing lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people as they age, presents policy recommendations Inhofe to call for hearing into CRU, U.N. climate change research Rep. Fallin weds Christensen Idiot voters Big ol’ jetliner, carry me far away … Democrat’s poll shows her leading in Putnam’s district MIDDAY ROUNDUP Hoekstra leads GOP pack in Michigan gov. race Little chance for Copenhagen deal on near-term emissions — CERA Rep. King accuses Conyers and Nadler of blocking ACORN probe Signs point to White trading Senate bid for GOV Dean: Senate health bill ‘watered down’ GOP leaders pick sides in Idaho W.H.’s Douglass: Talks with Snowe, Collins continue Fox News scaling back after mistakes China dominates “green” stimulus spending in ‘09 White House official laments healthcare bill obscuring climate push RNC weighs new message strategy in ’10 BCS taps Fleischer to make case against college football playoff State Rep. opens exploratory committee for Moore’s seat DeVore fires back at Fiorina’s ‘white men’ remark The Big Question: Will ‘Louisiana Purchase’ amendment backfire? Education and money doesn’t spell results States must prohibit taxation of children Reggie Love rehearses for State Dinner Palin popular among Iowa Republicans Washington’s elusive quest for jobs (Rep. Paul Ryan) Sanders: ‘Many’ Dems reluctant to support bill without strong public option Have transparency efforts been effective? Ron Paul: ‘My intention is to get rid of the Fed’ Lift the U.S. ban on travel to Cuba Healthcare and approval ratings White House schedules huddle with national security team on Afghanistan Drudge Report Huffington Post The Corner Fiorina: I’m a better candidate than DeVore because I am a woman Firedoglake Hot Air MyDD Kucinich turned away from sold-out movie Gillibrand notches a convert in Nadler Schumer: Senators know they’ll have to ‘give a little’ in health debate Rep. Dennis Moore to announce retirement Klobuchar takes aim at wireless contract fees MORNING READ Obey wants ‘war surtax’ to fund Afghan effort The bear and history Proponents alter immigration legislation in the face of tough economic climate Obama wants $100M more to carry small-business programs