The Hill Articles: October 19, 2009

Oversight hearing to examine new BofA, Merrill Lynch papers Senate must find F-22 compromise for global security Taking care of service members, loved ones Realistic appraisal presents hard decisions Bill supports troops, military families and national security Action in Afghanistan must happen now W.H. says stimulus saved 250K jobs U.S. Chamber seeks hoax investigation Bottom Line Healthcare merger Exclusive pacts on handsets pose big threat to consumers 20 Questions with Joy Behar Tales of Capitol Act: The painting of the ‘Constitution’ Rep. King plays ball with NBA House pages treated for swine flu GOPers to appear with ACORN filmmakers Rep. Calvert denies he’s subject of FBI investigation Weyant’s World: October 20, 2009 Latinos’ stake in climate change legislation On healthcare reform, carrots work better than sticks Brady: Dollar struggles due to reckless spending Showtime for Dems Obama’s ideals wrestle reality Baucus responds to claims of ‘closed-door’ health deal Ensign’s parents donate to Reid Armey backs Hoffman in N.Y. special Inhofe backs Rubio over Crist DAY’S END ROUNDUP FTC has new cop for consumers Video: Christie connects his fundraising for Bush to his appointment Michelle Obama to appear on Jay Leno Show N.C. Democrat praises Burr — while DSCC struggles to recruit his challenger Blogger guide explained–briefly W.H. uses K Street as foil in reform push Corzine campaign live-tweets Biden appearance U.S. Chamber wants criminal investigation into fake press release Gov. Romney slams Obama’s Iran stance Club for Growth plugs another $300k into special Getting a grip on consumer protection Rohrabacher: House GOP leadership ‘constantly trying to play a political game’ TOP TWEETS Boehner criticizes White House reponse to Afghan election debacle Rep. Giffords reveals how passports are destroyed Obama enlists Fannie and Freddie in bid to boost mortgages Congressman: Pelosi moving ‘full speed ahead’ prepping controversial health vote Big surge among small donors for Republicans helps campaign committees Gibbs: ‘Onus’ to solve election standoff on Afghanistan Redskins donate $50,000 to McDonnell Holder hits the clubs in Vegas Choosing their enemies unwisely Lawmakers launch PAC to push for college football playoff Republicans must stop playing politics with unemployment benefits (Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand) Poll: Only 34 percent of Californians approve of Pelosi’s performance Palin 20 points behind possible candidates in early 2012 GOP poll One step closer to the fairness finish line Lobbyist associated with Abramoff still battling in court FCC’s Ruth Milkman: Wireless on verge of transformation Rep. Danny Davis backs Jackson over Giannoulias Sestak tweets about Lamont endorsement, four times TheVirtuousRepublic.com blog headline: ‘Glenn Beck smokes out another commie’ MIDDAY ROUNDUP Rep. Lynch backs Capuano for Kennedy seat Congressman asks if texting and tweeting are a ‘hassle’ House Dem: Obama not leading on healthcare Lieberman to hold czars hearing Thomas to White House: End Fox fight Who picked out Sotomayor’s clothes? Warner urges $50 billion small business bailout VIDEO: Liberal group targets Reid in new ad Speaker Pelosi notes ‘contradictions’ in Republican opposition to health reform President Obama announces new strategy in Sudan The Baucus Bill: Right step, wrong direction (Rep. Joe Sestak) Vote for Conservative in N.Y. is a vote for Dems, says Rep. King Bill stops interest on student loans for active duty soldiers (Sen. Arlen Specter) White House claims stimulus saved 250K jobs in education Democrats: Stop kissing elephant trunk and reform health insurance right Metro wireless service changes were initiated by Waxman Campaign update: Lamont for Sestak, White House lending a hand Questioning liberals’ moral consistency MORNING READ Huffington Post Drudge Report MyDD Powerline AMERICAblog Hot Air Obama steps up 2010 fundraising push despite facing policy challenges Harkin rattles centrists using special budget rules on education bill Democratic tweaks to federal consumer agency fail to calm banks, credit unions Report: New DOJ guidelines to back medical marijuana laws