The Hill Articles: November 3, 2009

Lobbying World DNC tamping down expectations? DAY’S END ROUNDUP Reid doesn’t commit to healthcare this year Bill Clinton to debate George W. Bush Ball-watchers focus on prior results Tell me something I don’t know Loopt: Location tracking isn’t so bad Time to rein in the filibuster Joe Wilson agreed Obama is ‘dithering’ — after finding out what ‘dithering’ meant Traveling through history Barton staffers: ‘The office is fun; the people are great’ Come home, Mr. President Survey: Ryan Scott Thompson Canada’s healthcare disaster The GOP’s civil war Announcements November 4, 2009 GOP post best generic ballot numbers since 2004 in CNN poll Standing against the ‘wrong is right’ Goldstone Resolution (Rep. Dennis Kucinich) D.C. takes up same day registration, so should Congress (Sen. Russ Feingold) Senate Dems won’t say if healthcare will get done by New Year’s No one ever dances with Harry Reid Time to take action on Iran (Rep. Ileana Ros-Lehtinen) Reid: Senate GOP to blame for five-week unemployment insurance delay Moran: GOP is the ‘Taliban ticket’ Playing ‘gotcha’ on Gitmo (Rep. David Price) The CLASS Act would add to the national deficit Keep the focus on security GOP lawmakers to join Family Research Council healthcare webcast Kirk primary challenger threatens indy bid Poll: Obama blamed (almost) as much as Bush for econ. Labor group touts 50k letters to lawmakers for health reform TOP TWEETS Nelson: Today’s elections have no nat’l impact Warner, Webb mum on Deeds’ chances Bachmann challenger gets boost from Franken, Oberstar House GOP launches social media crusade against healthcare package Weather could drive Election Day turnout Obama not to travel to Afghanistan before making final troop decision It’s a boy for Rep. Patrick Murphy and wife, Jennifer Gibbs downplays Election Day expectations GOP celebs stump for Hoffman Conservative group talks of bloggers ‘turning guns’ on Jarrett Dem notes partisan divide during Merkel speech Obama to meet with Lincoln Lipinski gets primary pass as Illinois candidates file OMB director warns growing deficit a threat to American economy Lawmaker notes powerful women at joint session Pawlenty takes on Snowe Merkel stresses need for strong, stable relationship between U.S. and Germany Grassley: Climate bill moving more quickly than GOP expected Poll: Hutchison trailing Perry by 12 Congressman decides healthcare debate ‘important enough to start twittering’ Hoyer: Democrats meeting pledge to ‘drain swamp’ on ethics House GOP launches social media crusade against health care package Van Hollen sees conclusions from NY-23, but not Va. and N.J. Will Republicans continue to eat their young? Democrats whipping on abortion compromise to save health bill MIDDAY ROUNDUP Republican draft healthcare bill leaks Online safety panels abound this week House Dem: Health bill risks ‘disaster’ Bachmann: Healthcare vote is ‘Super Bowl of freedom’ Americans strongly prefer Obama, Biden over Bush, Cheney Remember Medicare for All in the healthcare reform debate Castle says GOP needs moderates to win Shadegg: NY-23 race ’emblematic of fight’ within GOP Qualcomm hires new top lobbyist The Big Question: What is the national impact of today’s elections? Liberal group invokes history in health reform push Blue Dog says Dem losses would strengthen centrists’ policy positions The winner of the 2009 elections is: Ron Paul! What Election Day 2009 means What Afghanistan wants Election Day 2009: Less than meets the eye Merkel set to address Congress Rep. Frank urges federal regulators to temper bank and credit union reviews MORNING READ Drudge Report Huffington Post Michelle Malkin The Corner Firedoglake Buzzflash War chests give staffers extra money Hoffman ahead as wacky race in New York’s 23rd district reaches finish line House ethics cop ups security to halt leaks Dem strategist, fundraiser helps utility group recharge their political power Chairwoman of FDIC raises concerns about new federal regulatory panel Amid Obama barbs at Fox News, HMOs; PhRMA emerges as an unlikely Dem ally Dems brace for Election Day losses House GOP set to release healthcare bill Weyant’s World: November 3, 2009 Reid reassures left Lieberman on board Millions suffer from food allergies Schools must foster exercise and nutrition We should promote healthy lifestyles for America’s kids Pelosi picks up centrist ‘yes’ votes Education for disadvantaged youth A voice for kids, the Pediatric Cancer Caucus offers hope, knowledge, care Dem leaders, lobbyists still at odds on systemic risk regulator Bottom Line Detainees look to high court to cut GITMO transfers bans Election ’09, climate change, health rates House healthcare legislation would help small businesses Defeating the Taliban in Pakistan Obama urges Karzai to address corruption Don’t nibble around the edges of financial reform Present: The House’s non-voting members find some constructive ways to spend time when their colleagues run to cast votes Meet the Lawmaker: Rep. Mike Pence (R-Ind.) DAY’S END ROUNDUP