The Hill Articles: April 28, 2010

Republicans want CMS actuary to testify Antiquated food safety laws showcase a need for reform GOP: $50 billion fund dropped from Wall Street bill Protecting U.S. jobs and our children’s toys Grassley criticizes GM loan repayment with bailout funds On safety issues, we need to put our children first Goal: A food system the public can trust Democrats step up probe of Gulf of Mexico oil rig explosion Van Hollen to intro bill responding to Citizens United case tomorrow Sen. Kohl enthused by his Bucks’ playoff success More effective congressional oversight is the key to protecting consumers and ensuring their safety Toyota and NHTSA have opportunity to hit ‘reset’ and change their course on behalf of U.S. citizens Wall Street reform bill advances, debate to begin on Thursday Wyden wants clients to know firm’s portfolio Senate agrees to debate Wall Street reform bill No vote, Senate moves to financial regulatory reform bill Guzman’s op-ed piece wrong on every count Pawlenty a skeptic of the Wall Street reform bill Majority of Republicans ready to move to debate Trent Lott upset with Crist’s reported independent bid Chavez joins Twitter Poll: GOP without a clear leader Financial crisis cost taxpayers at least $11,000 per household Arizona Law Normalizes Racial and Ethnic Profiling (Rep. Mike Honda) DAY’S END ROUNDUP D.C. delegate: Obama unlikely to pick African-American for Court Senate Democrats push bonus tax on TARP firms Dems in ‘mood of cautious celebration’ about financial reform Volcker: Current tax code ‘exhausted’; VAT or carbon tax may be needed Wed. tech roundup: FB responds to lawmakers, HP buys Palm Laura Bush suggests she and W. were poisoned Facebook: Lawmakers aired ‘legitimate’ concerns, but most users like changes Party caucus room gets new doors, but there’s a leak Lies, Damned Lies and Employers Senate climate bill sent to EPA as White House aide calls Obama ‘confident’ of progress ‘Saturday Night Live’ alums will help Franken raise cash in L.A. Geithner to appear before Senate panel on bank tax Greenspan: Healthcare rationing needed to deal with debt Deal reached on part of the financial reform bill, could reach the floor soon Poll shows McCain with comfortable lead over Hayworth Genachowski reiterates ‘unwavering commitment’ to open Internet Free Press: FCC’s Genachowski has ‘hemmed, hawed, hedged’ on net neutrality Nelson says his vote isn’t the decisive one to bring financial reform to the floor Cornyn: NRSC will do everything it can to support Rubio Reid set to move on climate change bill ahead of immigration Obama touts ethanol as vital piece of rural economic recovery Cardin indicates session could last past midnight Senior Republican derides repeated votes as ‘theatrics’ Federal Reserve holds interest rates near zero Sen. DeMint: Obama manipulating, ‘thinks Americans are stupid’ White House keeps pressure on for financial reform during Midwest swing Kaine scoffs at GOP charges of race-baiting Sen. Levin says there was a conflict of interest at Goldman GOP seeks changes to new healthcare law through Obama’s debt commission Reid calls filibuster ‘anti-American’ Specter camp says he wasn’t reminiscing about GOP days McCaskill tweets plan for all night Senate session Republicans say bill will likely reach the floor before a bipartisan deal is in place Rep. Levin could do a multi-year tax extender bill The Big Question: Crist: Will he or won’t he? Dems raffle off dinner with Obama and Pelosi Bill Clinton ‘not sure’ Goldman Sachs broke law, but calls for changes House Dems pressure Sen. Reid to act on immigration reform Dodd and Shelby to meet on financial bill as it nears the floor Senate Dems plan all-nighter to push GOP on Wall Street reform Real Wall Street Reform (Sen. Bernie Sanders) Wall Street vs. Main Street: Where do we go from here? Salazar announces Cape Wind approval Fiscal commission begins, but to what end? China’s encryption rule could shut U.S. businesses out of big market Senate Republicans block Wall Street bill a third time Report: Crist will run as an Independent Dems raffle dinner with Obama, Pelosi Clinton: U.S. needs immigrants to spur economy, pay off debt MIDDAY ROUNDUP Reid rejects dropping immigration reform, knocking GOP ‘gall’ Kerry: Wall St. practices suffer from ‘lack of patriotism’ Democratic lawmaker: Arizona immigration law like apartheid Ohio Senate: Fisher opens 17-point lead on Brunner in Tuesday primary Franken to raise money with Aykroyd, other SNL alums Lieberman to host fundraiser for Reid in Greenwich Kaine says Tea Party will help Dems win seats ‘Start drinking decaf,’ Emanuel tells Chicago reporters Scott Brown goes sleeveless for charity race Nike, eBay, other companies press Senate on stalled climate bill as negotiations continue Kerry: Immigration bill won’t happen in near future Good luck, Jay: Comedians offer advice for Leno’s White House Correspondents’ Dinner gig Florida Gov. Charlie Crist to announce Senate decision at 5 p.m. Thursday House members say natural gas drilling is safe, but Sen. Casey not so sure Garrett explains why Dodd’s reform bill perpetuates bailouts Interior to approve Cape Wind energy project – report Simpson says VAT critics distorting fiscal panel’s efforts Goldman: Too big to succeed? Just got done with grassroots innovation session at Veterans Affairs Harry Reid’s opponent: An accident beginning to happen Lieberman to host fundraiser for Reid McCaskill defends use of ‘s**tty’ Growing the economy and reducing our dependence on foreign oil Sen. Kaufman, others seek more efforts to get around Iran’s Web censorship Accounting firm finds reforms hindering economic growth Republican senators show signs of relenting on Wall Street reform bill SCOTUS to play violent video games Top of the ballot: Specter misses the GOP E2 Round-up: Oil spill another hurdle for climate bill, officials may set fire to slick to minimize damage, EPA lists the evidence for global warming Dodd: No deal yet on Wall St. bill, though some issues resolved Poll shows anti-incumbency highest since ’94 Jonathan Chait Townhall Matthew Yglesias MORNING READ Hot Air VIDEO: Democrats launch new TV ad attacking Senate GOP on Wall Street Good luck, Jay Leno: Comedians who know the crowd offer advice Capitol Police April 28, 2010 General Motor’s early repayment under fire Don’t blame TARP’s losses on the banks Republican centrists warn Reid’s tough tactics on reform bill could backfire Graham calls immigration reform dead if United States’ borders aren’t secured Biden’s penchant for predictions Republican candidates on defensive for using, criticizing bailout funds Report: Recession took toll on U.S. high-tech employment Kaptur’s letter calling for criminal investigation into Goldman heads to DOJ Senators grill Goldman Sachs Citi chief supports financial reform bill