The Hill Articles: April 29, 2010

Democrats pledge to move toward 2010 vote on immigration reform More Americans expecting to rely more on Social Security Markey calls Big Oil CEOs to testify as probes into Gulf of Mexico spill intensify Crist announces run as Independent Geithner: Fannie and Freddie reform plan coming in six months Union claims Disclose Act falls short Schwarzenegger endorses healthcare law, says California will move ahead Chamber calls for parameters to consumer protection agency Diamond, Raskin, Yellen nominated to Fed board Warner says $50 billion fund still in play DAY’S END ROUNDUP Survey deems expiring homebuyer tax credit a success Big phone companies challenge FCC’s right to reclassify broadband Thurs blog roundup: Elections could change tech subcommittee Louisiana candidates tweet aftermath of oil spill Graham feared a gas-tax set-up Nelson (Fla.) calls for halt to offshore drilling Geithner calls attacks on financial reform bill ‘not true’ Pelosi: Immigration reform requires ‘presidential leadership’ Nelson (Fla.) calls for halt to offshore drilling Obama to address CEOs’ group next week Obama to address CEOs’ group next week Reid, Schumer, Menendez to unveil immigration reform plan Green groups to Obama: Keep the pressure on for climate legislation Future shock Gulf oil spill may have far reaching political impact Why I support recognition of the Armenian genocide (Rep. John Sarbanes) Pelosi: Oil spill must be considered when judging Obama’s drilling plan Incubators for alternative energy solutions Transparency Caucus kicks off Pelosi: Oil spill must be considered when judging Obama’s drilling plan Judiciary panel advances bill to compel Supreme Court to televise proceedings Senate’s Wall St. bill shows reminds of House bill’s flaws (Rep. Ed Royce) Reid makes healthcare a campaign issue Poll: Americans tend to favor new Ariz. immigration law Biden to fundraise for vulnerable Rep. Markey FCC to tackle E-Rate, utility poles, competition at May meeting Toomey backs Arizona immigration law (updated) Budget shortfalls force consideration of a VAT, accounting firm finds Labor union members plan march today on Wall Street Arizona baseball team faces angry protests over immigration law Paulson, Geithner set to testify before panel examining financial crisis Poll: Reid still trailing in Nevada Jenny Sanford: Edwards’ mistress Rielle Hunter ‘knew what she was doing’ Rockefeller pledges to work with tech leaders to avert “cyber 9/11, cyber Katrina” Crist called Rahm U.S. Chamber blasts motivation of Disclose Act Senate Dems will move campaign finance bill before July 4 DeMint raises $200k for Indiana Senate candidate’s upset bid Obama directs all available resources to help clean up Gulf coast oil spill Obama applauds lawmakers on Disclose Act Dodd expects to consider first amendments Tuesday Voinovich still wants ‘comprehensive’ EPA analysis of climate bill Dodd, Shelby kick off debate on Wall Street bill The Big Question: Should Obama reconsider drilling? Mack (R) compares Ariz. law to Nazi Germany Van Hollen unveils companion bill to Schumer’s Disclose Act Cornyn wants his money back Jenny Sanford: Rielle Hunter ‘knew what she was doing’ Markey worried about digital copy machines storing personal data Boehner: ‘Not a chance’ immigration reform passes this year Arizona baseball team faces high heat over immigration law Oil spill prompts delay in offshore safety awards ceremony MIDDAY ROUNDUP Goldman case leads Dems to push stronger fiduciary standard Michelle Obama’s brother vs. Scott Brown’s daughter A fully independent Consumer Financial Protection Agency is vital Most Americans doubt stimulus and bank bailouts helped, poll finds Palin’s former pageant rival runs for office Immigration reform compromise Schumer meeting with GOP to gauge support for immigration bill Democratic infighting mars efforts to take down Rep. Schmidt Senators call on Pentagon to better detect and prevent counterfeit parts Dem doubts immigration will be finished this year Lawmakers acknowledge new addiction: their BlackBerrys Industry, lawmakers clash over robust changes to COPPA Obama intelligence briefing covers expanding oil spill threatening Louisiana Senate to kick off Wall Street reform debate shortly after noon GOP Senator: Crist ‘irreparably’ damaging himself as Independent Schumer unveils campaign disclosure bill Lawmakers hammer Apple, Google for sitting out COPPA hearing Dem: My constituents thanked me for my ‘no’ vote on health reform Why the rush on the Puerto Rico statehood bill? (Rep. Luis Gutierrez) Arizona governor hits Napolitano on immigration bill IRS misdirects audit resources, study finds GOP warns bipartisan support for Wall Street bill is no done deal Traffic tied up in advance of Height funeral Laura Bush suggests she and President Bush were poisoned Breaking the Middle East impasse Are nuclear industry jobs green? It depends who you ask E2 Round-up: Gulf of Mexico spill grows, Cape Wind foes ready lawsuits, and Senate climate delay harms carbon markets. Top of the ballot: With whom would Sen. Charlie Crist (I-Fla.) caucus? Hoyer: Dems still expect conference on Wall Street reform bill Elections could hold major changes for tech subcommittee The Foundry Daily Kos GOP12 Matthew Yglesias MORNING READ OMG — the oldest Congress in American history hip to latest technology Major source of money for big banks may get exemption from regs Bartering for healthcare comments hurt Reid’s Republican challenger Franken to raise money with SNL alums Labor likes prospect of new jobs from nuclear Obama hails progress on financial reform Obama says Congress might not have ‘appetite’ for immigration Sestak says Specter’s ‘swift-boat tactics’ will backfire Weyant’s World: April 29, 2010 Crist (R) set to drop the I-bomb Reid: Despite activist uproar, climate comes before immigration reform Ripple across the pond Health insurers agree to end controversial drop-off practice Desperation or evolution? Guzman’s op-ed piece wrong on every count Is Senate worth it, McCain? Romm’s observations about Iran uninformed Sen. Lugar: No mandate for genetic modification Party caucus room gets new doors, but there’s a leak Senate Banking panel to hold hearing on private equity firms, manufacturing capacity Dems raffle off dinner with Obama and Pelosi Bipartisan chiefs of staff vent frustration in letter to House CAO Jodie the waitress unfazed by Obama surprise visit Scott Brown goes sleeveless for charity DNC chairman fights race-baiting charges Obama pleased with cooperation on financial overhaul bill Appointments Old & New at Westend Bistro