The Hill Articles: April 7, 2010

Bomb threat empties FCC office building Grassley blasts suggested value-added tax Greenspan says Fannie, Freddie execs should explain their role in housing crisis Rep. Chaffetz predicts Sen. Bennett’s early political demise Internal grumbling over Republican healthcare message intensifies FCC admits Comcast ruling could affect ‘significant’ portion of broadband plan Administration will fight efforts to water down Dodd bill Kaine jabs at McDonnell over ‘Confederate History Month’ Report: VAT could generate $260 billion in 2012 Ways and Means sets hearing on energy taxes DAY’S END ROUNDUP Wed. tech roundup: OpenGov deadline, reaction Lights out for Greenspan Palin seeks to boost Bachmann at rally for Minnesota lawmaker Verizon CEO: Other nations ‘not even close’ to U.S. in broadband Support for incumbents hits record low in Gallup poll White House joins CBC to urge Senate passage of summer jobs legislation White House urges passage of summer jobs legislation Kundra reiterates focus on cloud computing GOP lawmaker ripped by Tea Party activist Man arrested for threatening Pelosi Exxon: We pay U.S. income taxes Lights out for Greenspan Specter forgets his party affiliation White House officials: Transparency reducing documents requests ConocoPhillips CEO calls White House offshore drilling plan a ‘good first step’ Carried interest is a contender to pay for tax extenders Battle over rum tax to continue after break The return of Mr. Audacious FCC pushes back net neutrality deadline Nuclear regulators want new study on cancer rates near nuclear reactors Even RNC spends money better than the Redskins Air war begins in Rep. Mollohan’s district Sen. Vitter uses his fundraising numbers to attack Dem opponent GM profit likely this year, analyst says Northrop Grumman’s top lobbyist to retire Senior House Dem: Latinos view President Obama with ‘suspicion’ Bernanke: U.S. needs ‘credible plan’ on debt Fixing Washington: Big stuff happening right now NARAL announces endorsements, including Rep. Cao challenger Virtues of capitalism Democratic attorneys general warn Senate not to block state climate rules Murdoch: Sarah Palin keeps Fox News viewers ‘entertained’ Feingold plans bill to set up ‘flexible timetable’ for Afghanistan withdrawal Rep. Flake defends McCain, hits former colleague Hayworth on spending Leahy to forge ahead with Liu hearing despite GOP objections Republican leads in Illinois governor’s race Santorum chides Steele for ‘disarray’ at RNC The Big Question: How should the White House handle Karzai? Murdoch: Palin not on Fox as journalist New report reinforces need to pass comprehensive food safety reform now (Sen. Tom Harkin) Corey Haim lives on in Calif. gov. race Obama adviser Volcker says record deficits could lead to new VAT tax Ahmadinejad: Obama’s nuclear strategy shows his ‘fledgling status’ Broadband stimulus project demand exceeds funding for second time OMB: Social network polls, rankings ‘should not be used as the basis for policy’ McCotter protests Bob Dylan concert ban Congressman threatened after suggesting Tea Partiers are racist NASA’s Hansen urges Obama to take tougher climate stance White House adviser suggests raising taxes, possibly adding a value-added tax MIDDAY ROUNDUP Geithner to talk currency in China Specter forgets his party affiliation FTC commissioner joins Fulbright & Jaworski Music buff McCotter miffed at China for banning Dylan Climate supporters launch new advertising campaign Hoyer: ‘Americans have not forgotten’ negative impact of GOP policies Threatening the lives of Census workers Congressman threatened after suggesting Tea Partiers are racist Kohl signals concerns with Google/AdMob deal as FTC readies action Free and fair elections in Ethiopia CEOs expect more sales but no change in jobs GOP get Delaware House candidate, Dems ready to attack ex-executive on compensation Top Dem chastises mining company for ‘maverick’ safety record Man who threatened to kill Cantor unfit for trial Rep. Bart Stupak not ruling out retirement General Motors reports $4.3 billion loss for last half of 2009 Democrats face tough budget fight Evaluating the “veto” on consumer protection Off-coast drilling threatens Florida economy and jobs (Rep. Kathy Castor) NASA signs contract with Russian counterpart amid shuttle uncertainty Reid: ‘If the election were held today, I’d win’ Gibbons joins health suit over AG’s objections Rubio’s bombshell: $3.6 million raised Murder in the coal fields? Greenspan defends tenure; says roots of financial crisis extend to fall of Berlin Wall Greenspan: Contingent capital key to new regs President Obama hosts movie night Group advocates raising taxes on wealthiest Americans The politics of offshore drilling Rangel to get another primary challenger DNC tops RNC in fundraising as healthcare debate reaps dollars for both sides Wealthy executive shakes up Georgia governor’s race Temple Mount: Next year in Jerusalem E2 Round-up: Investigations follow West Virginia mining tragedy, the White House pushes for a climate bill, Exxon pays no U.S. taxes, and more Top of the ballot: RNC becomes a punching bag The Foundry AMERICAblog Ross Douthat Huffington Post Drudge Report Daily Kos MORNING READ House liberals shift climate change tactics, will not draw ‘lines in the sand’ Democrats don’t tout rally on Wall Street Specter claims Reid deal for Judiciary chair Republican candidates moving from the boardroom to the campaign trail in ’10 A SECOND OPINION: ‘Going up’ or down? Court ruling strips FCC of Internet authority, hands Congress a tough task