The Hill Articles: April 27, 2010

Goldman Sachs held too much debt leading up to crisis Administration only partially complies with Ft. Hood subpoenas Panel urges fiscal overhaul Panel urges fiscal overhaul Former Massey worker says he quit because of ‘poor’ conditions in mine Lobbying World Battle over climate change, immigration may split Dems Dem rifts over derivatives develop Blankfein supports financial reform bill Blankfein says testimony doesn’t point to wrongdoing Kaufman: Outrage over Goldman is all about bonuses Abortion wanes as issue Obama warns of racial profiling as a result of Arizona law on immigration Days of future past Disciplining defense while supporting troops Prepare today for jobs of tomorrow House votes down automatic pay raise Keep the excise tax credit for U.S. ethanol Campaign answers Lieberman ‘not even thinking’ about pushing climate bill without Graham Catholic bishops blast Ariz. immigration law, call for national reform Blankfein: Goldman has no moral obligation to disclose to investors Rove says Ariz. immigration law may be unconstitutional Despite ridicule, Lowden keeps up ‘bartering’ claims DAY’S END ROUNDUP House votes down automatic pay raise McCaskill defends use of ‘s**tty’ Senate GOP draft alternate Wall Street bill Reps. Flake, Hodes demand more papers from ethics panel on PMA investigation Tues. tech roundup: Senators take on Facebook New law is fatally flawed and builds on failed ideas and a broken system Here’s what Americans can expect this year under health reform laws U.S. expands its anti-malaria effort as progress takes hold around world Return GOP, repeal and replace law Education is key in battle against obesity epidemic Rep. Loffgren: Silicon Valley is ‘starting to wake up’ Let me see your papers GOP: Fight financial regs Weyant’s World: April 28, 2010 Republicans block Democratic financial overhaul a second time Dems to host ‘rural summit’ with Pres. Clinton Hugo Chavez to join Twitter Postal Service weighing probe into RNC ‘census’ mailer Michael J. Fox cuts an ad for Specter Immigration bill: Bad politics for everyone HouseLive.gov unveiled Goldman stock up despite tough grilling CCIA report: Fair use generates $4.7 trillion in revenue Group wants probe into faith-based earmarks Reid vows open amendment process for financial reform bill Justice Dept. may challenge Arizona law Michael J. Fox cuts ad for Specter Reid signals energy and climate first, but immigration standoff with Graham remains Shelby: Consumer agency ‘biggest obstacle’ in the way of financial regs deal Young people ‘not enthusiastic’ about voting Geithner makes point for financial regulatory reform Reid says energy bill could move without Graham TOP TWEETS Shelby says progress being made on financial reform legislation Speaker asks House officials to explore Skype use McCaskill talks s*** Rubio criticizes Arizona immigration law Top Democrat predicts August healthcare bump in the polls Panel says major changes needed to avoid economic crisis Will the ‘energy-only’ approach gain traction? Full disclosure is not Goldman’s job, executive tells panel Prescription drug disposal programs can deter drug abuse, protect our environment GE, Rolls-Royce woo Pentagon over F-35 Labor leader to meet with senators ahead of financial bill vote Consumer confidence highest in 18 months Goldman execs say bank played no role in financial collapse The Big Question: Will Goldman Sachs put a target on its back? ‘Fabulous Fab,’ Goldman offer vigorous defense before Senate Tourre regrets personal emails about Goldman Rubio criticizes Arizona immigration law Schumer, Dems could introduce legislation to regulate social network privacy Fiorina endorsed by major anti-abortion group in California Senate race Oprah’s D.C. rally for phone-free driving will be Oprah-free, too GOP lawmaker hits RNC ‘census’ mailers Sen. Graham says immigration dead until borders are secured MIDDAY ROUNDUP Tilting at indebted windmills (Sen. George LeMieux) Levin discusses ‘sh***y deals’ at hearing; TV censors scramble Dem Senate primary in North Carolina could be headed to runoff Hoyer: Difficulty of immigration in House depends on what Senate includes in bill Vermont does the right thing GOP’s Boehner hits Democrats’ credibility on Wall Street reform Report: Hugo Chavez to join Twitter Levin threatens Goldman execs to start talking HouseLive.gov is now live — sort of Goldman execs dodge question on duty to clients Why Crist should remain a Republican Goldman exec plays dumb on first question from Levin Wall Street and the financial crisis: The role of investment banks (Sen. Carl Levin) Kerry on climate bill: ‘We’re still fighting, it’s very much alive’ Google: Open Internet is more important than FCC’s means of regulating it Pelosi takes a victory lap on healthcare reform Crist sets Thursday as Senate decision day Goldman exec denies directional shift at bank Boehner: Respect Arizona’s right to pass its own immigration laws National Guard or a new national drug policy Arizona law awakens the sleeping giant for Democrats DeVore running out of time in California Senate race Sen. Hutchison: Blocking debate on Wall St. bill assures GOP input Green groups to Senate: Don’t ‘squander’ chance to move on climate and energy Obama won’t talk deficit-cutting while fiscal panel works Sen. Warner: Deal on Wall Street reform likely this week Senate Dems calling again for changes to Facebook’s privacy settings Tourre: I’m not guilty Senate Dems calling again for changes to Facebook’s privacy settings Republicans mock Obama’s trips as a ‘jobless tour’ Crackdown on party crashers for this year’s correspondents’ gala Sen. Bennett sinks to third place in poll Top of the ballot: Raising Arizona, Obama hits the road and Crist’s still coy on Indie bid Hoyer blasts Republican resistance to financial reform E2 Round-up: Graham hardens position, raises profile; Massey denies mine was unsafe; ‘giant’ oil spill to reach shore Saturday Campaigner in chief McCaskill: GOP counting on voters blaming Dems for banking bill’s failure Balloon Juice Weekly Standard firedoglake MORNING READ Hot Air Huffington Post Ethics panel defends its probe of PMA group Drudge Report Crackdown on party crashers for this year’s correspondents’ gala GOP hopes of winning the House could soar, crash in coming weeks Campaigning House Dems may have to confront ethics scandals Primary costs add up in Ohio Senate race as two Democrats battle 20 Questions with Sigourney Weaver Giannoulias fights back from bank failure A SECOND OPINION: Making use of a ‘useless’ co-worker VIDEO: Democrats aim at Romney, calling him ‘Wall Street’s best friend’ Pew: Citizens turn to Web for government info, data Northrop chooses Virginia for new HQ Republicans block Wall Street reform bill Immigration push may help Dems in the West White House sharpens its focus on Nov.