The Hill Articles: April 21, 2010

Pelosi tells Reid: Immigration bill before climate change is ‘fine’ Black farmers’ claims clash with pay-go rules Patrick Kennedy mucks up fellow honoree’s name Obey hates being late; is late Actress Jessica Alba heats up Capitol Hill Inouye, 85, welcomes first grandchild Bill Burton jabs at former boss, Rahm Emanuel Look out, navy bean soup: New menu item hits White House mess Dems making smart plays CBO: Climate bill would cost households $460 each year Moving on to worse things Time for another ‘Gang of 14’ agreement Term limits may be only answer Upholding U.S. values in Pakistan Earth Day is a sad reminder polluters hold reins of power Lower emissions and lower the deficit Levin looks at S Corps to help pay for extender bill 40-year-old beacon calls on everyone Time for America to embrace emissions-free nuclear power EPA stands in the way of recovery Study shows digital divide emerging in Congress, GOP leads with best websites Measure calls for ‘greening’ of electronics All eyes are now on the Senate A sustainable energy, climate future is our vision for Western Hemisphere Specter: Next SCOTUS pick will face tougher time than Sotomayor Conrad: Spending and tax changes needed to cut deficits Deficit would be reduced $21 billion under financial reform bill Cornyn: No bipartisan deal on financial reform bill SEC chairwoman blasts suggestions that Goldman charges were political Bill to cap size of banks introduced in the Senate Reid’s office: Thank Dems – not GOP – for revived reform talks Top GOP White House contenders make ‘worst governors’ list Dodd say financial reform bill could be ready within hours Commerce launches Internet task force, examines privacy policy DAY’S END ROUNDUP Wed tech roundup: ACTA draft out, spectrum bill in doubt AFL-CIO introduces online participation in Wall St. march Dems plan ‘aggressive’ offensive on health benefits threatened by repeal Obama reaches out to Judiciary Republicans Jesscia Alba, Nita Lowey launch education initiatives Farm Bureau upset with intern’s post on EPA blog promoting vegetarianism Obama: Value-added tax a ‘novel’ idea for the U.S. Obama: Value-added tax a ‘novel’ idea for the U.S. Reed: No deal with Gregg on derivatives Kyl opposes taxing carried interest at any level DeMint encourages Rossi to run for Senate in Washington state Voinovich: Climate bill support contingent on blocking states from acting David Obey, who hates being late, is late Hatch the book critic Obama: WH didn’t influence SEC timing on Goldman charges Farm Bureau upset with EPA blog for urging vegetarianism Shelby won’t return Goldman money Kennedy muddles up fellow honoree’s name Lawmakers give suggestions to debt panel Colorado Republican shakes up Senate campaign Gibbs reiterates White House not considering a VAT Shelby: senators ‘closer than ever’ to bipartisan deal on Wall St. reform Massa to face investigation from House ethics panel FCC to commence broadband ‘survivability’ study Obama readies for Wall Street tough talk International tax policy, blah, blah, blah Dodd hints Banking committee may revisit Wall St. bill’s derivatives rules Dodd hints Banking committee may revisit Wall St. bill’s derivatives rules Tax day is here again (Rep. Steve King) House Democrats calling for criminal investigation of Goldman Sachs State officials warn Senate not to block their efforts to lower greenhouse gases White House eagerly touts early repayment of GM loans Arizona pol buses for dollars Blue Dogs want WH debt panel to end deficits in 10 years White House eagerly touts early GM repayment of $5.8 billion in loans Key Democrat says Congress will pass sanctions against Iran within weeks IAVA, Sens. Murray, Klobuchar, Begich serious about veterans’ employment House Dems press for criminal investigation of Goldman Sachs Senators will file ‘too big to fail’ amendment Cantor says Crist has ‘made his bed’ MIDDAY ROUNDUP Coburn blocks progress on Senate’s spectrum inventory bill Free Press: FCC used ‘flawed data’ in broadband plan Senate agriculture panel clears Lincoln’s derivatives bill Rod Blagojevich explodes outside courthouse Will national Dems get involved in North Carolina Senate primary? Obama insists there’s no abortion ‘litmus test’ for Supreme Court pick The Big Question: Should Republicans push a ‘fair tax’ ? Chambliss substitute amendment on derivatives fails Quote of the day: Pennsylvania’s Senate race Nearly $50 billion in highway funds available to states Rep. Stupak predicts no changes to Universal Service Fund will occur in 2010 Ross Perot talks Tea Rep. Waxman backs ‘ditch-digging’ broadband bill to expand fiber networks Harkin questions if CFTC has the manpower to enforce Lincoln’s bill Former Rep. Pombo trails in attempt to return to Congress White House pledges $452 million in stimulus efficiency cash ahead of Earth Day Voters trust Obama over GOP to make right SCOTUS pick Sen. Carper: Dems should drop areas of disagreement from Wall St. reform bill Financial reform conversion diversion GOP question the timing of Goldman take down Bill Burton jabs at former boss Rahm Emanuel Specter says he’d take ‘fresh look’ at Kagan if she’s Obama’s nominee Déjà vu all over again E2 Round-up: Senate climate bill faces challenges, but White House upbeat about its prospects as new details emerge on what the legislation will do Top of the ballot: The TV ad edition Group applauds extension of ethanol provisions Brunner has just $80k for stretch run of Ohio Senate primary Reports: Feds launch probe into Florida GOP Reports: Federal authorities launch criminal probe into Florida GOP VIDEO Blago explodes outside courthouse The Gaggle Daily Intel Talking Points Memo Open Left FrumForum Hot Air Kerry dismisses talk of ‘gas tax’ in climate bill MORNING READ ‘Fair Tax’ seen as wedge issue to push split between Republicans, Tea Party Dems eye older voters with Wall St. reform Bank lobbying soars in 2010 as Senate moves on financial reform Senate Democrats’ budget to allow use of simple-majority rules for passage Dems urge White House to shun Ariz. immigration bill, push for reform