The Hill Articles: December 2, 2010

Liberals furious at Obama for dealing on tax cuts White House and Hill Republicans have outlines of tax deal House censures Rangel for ethics violations on 333-79 vote Health Roundup: Michelle Obama nutrition bill on the way to president House turns aside reprimand, moves to Rangel censure vote Incoming DCCC chairman stands firm on Rangel Most Dems vote for less severe punishment for Rangel Palin’s PAC haul tops among rumored 2012 hopefuls Some states fail to review unreasonable insurance rates, Kaiser finds Google strengthens online copyright protections, adjusts search to punish poor reviews White House: Reports of tax cut deal ‘inaccurate and premature’ White House says still work ahead on tax-cut compromise Rangel apologizes for putting House in ‘awkward position’ Rangel should be expelled Harkin: Ethanol tax credits could move in omnibus package Taxpayers make another $1.8 billion from GM IPO Ryan plans to use debt ceiling vote to force spending caps We have the technology, should we use it? Rangel allies hopeful they’ll win vote on lighter punishment Sen. Conrad predicts fiscal panel won’t pass plan House passes middle-class tax bill with three Republicans supporting Michelle Obama-backed childhood nutrition bill clears Congress Lame duck session provides great opportunity to enact the fiscally responsible policies (Rep. Brett Guthrie) House passes legislation to extend only some tax cuts Rep. Bachmann challenger hints at rematch Stern: I will decide how to vote ‘tonight’ HHS prescribes plan to improve nation’s health UAE leader: Qatar World Cup ‘an achievement for all Arab countries’ Graham now opposes closing Guantánamo A vote to help women around the world A normal unemployment balanced budget rule (NUBAR) statute House Republicans continue criticism of Democrats’ tax bill Pelosi rips ‘grossly unfair’ GOP approach to taxes, jobless benefits Let the debt debate begin Politicos celebrate Hanukkah on Twitter Virginia Republican: Former Sen. George Allen trying to clear primary field House Dem leaders reject amendment to extend tax rates for wealthy Senators warn Clinton against helping poor countries fight climate change Mortgage rates up for third straight week Graham: Feingold ‘may run against Obama in 2012’ Obama gets stitches removed from basketball injury Obama welcomes new governors, promises outreach and support Markey: ‘Creep’ trackers threaten kids White House: 600,000 jobs at risk if jobless benefits not extended Bill would require more transparency from public pension funds A much needed shot in the arm for U.S. civilian power The military agrees — we need START now Alaska judge to fast-track Miller’s suit McConnell pulls plug on bipartisanship Congress must act to repeal the military’s “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” policy (Rep. Mike Honda) McCarthy’s 3 wishes 
include ‘king for a year’ Tongue-in-cheek Boehner refers to Dems’ tax cut vote as ‘chicken crap’ Medicare agency recommends study before covering MRIs for patients with implants Former FTC official to join Public Interest Registry Over 30 Democrats defect as test vote on tax cuts passes Balancing the need to know in the wake of WikiLeaks (Rep. Michael T. McCaul) Palin/Romney ’12 or Perry/Christie ’12? Obama administration provides additional guidance on tax credits for small businesses Conservatives split on debt plan as Coburn, Crapo announce support Broader eligibility announced for healthcare tax credit Rep. McMorris-Rodgers 
welcomes baby girl, 
sets new record If you really want to help small business, let top bracket tax cuts expire Fed president would be OK with changes to dual mandate New START in time for Christmas? Markey to introduce online privacy bill aimed at protecting kids Oil spill panel chief says Interior’s reforms might need to go further Palin plays to ‘hard working Iowa residents’ in tax fight Unemployment trends improving while long-term benefits lapse Pawlenty teams up with Hulk Hogan biographer for upcoming book Rep. Ryan says deficit reduction plan would ‘entrench ObamaCare’ Neugebauer thinks Bachus will chair Financial Services Fiscal conservative group warns GOP deficit commission members Warren promises fundamental change from Consumer Protection Bureau GSA signs up for Google Apps Showdown in the Senate Nuclear pact would make America safer (Sen. Bob Casey) Political corruption: GOP embraces the Ken Lay way Rand Paul sports Tea Party lapel pin Do-Not-Track: A bigger threat Stopping START (Sen. John Barrasso) Boehner to create women’s restroom adjacent to House floor Oil spill panel chief ‘mystified’ by block on subpoena power Pediatricians urge review of heavy metals in kids’ products EPA’s expensive mid life crisis offers diminishing “green” returns Statement on WikiLeaks’ unauthorized disclosure of sensitive, classified documents (Rep. Adam Schiff) DeMint blesses fiscal commission’s tax reforms Blue Dog brought into Dem leadership fold McCain: Repeal of ‘Don’t ask, don’t tell’ policy ‘premature’ Realigning healthcare incentives to fix the deficit Net-neutrality authority rests in part on contentious deployment argument, but FCC says it has other arguments, too Watchdogs team up with Tea Party to defend ethics office from calls to close Bono credits Obama’s father in global AIDS fight Sarah Palin for president? Sen. Conrad: Obama must weigh in on deficit debate CBC argues tough rules could prevent black farmers from winning claims Romney calls Palin ‘powerful force’ within GOP; ‘attractive, too’ Employer health insurance premiums up 41 percent for family coverage, report says Former Clinton aide hired by Honduran government Grumbles persist 2 years after CVC debut Bush stem cell policy may return Cuba travel ban won’t be lifted this year E2 Morning Roundup: Oil spill commission gets down to brass tacks. Plus, Salazar hints at drilling as bargaining chip, more fallout from White House drilling retreat, senior House Republican seeks ‘fracking’ answers, and more. Tech Roundup: FCC chair unveils net neutrality plan MORNING READ Rep. Bishop adds to lead, but ballot challenges remain Determined not to bend on taxation, GOP eyes other bargaining chips Parties dare each other as debate over extending tax cuts heats up Tea Partiers resist GOP healthcare repeal tactic Counterterrorism chief: WikiLeaks ‘will undoubtedly endanger lives’ Senate Commerce Chairman Rockefeller pleased with FCC net neutrality effort Havana nights Republicans finding it difficult to expand along the West Coast Debt commission’s plan wins support from lawmakers but still faces hurdles What a difference a wine glass makes Rangel’s allies attempt final effort to lighten censure punishment Republicans stop Senate Dems’ attempt to move job bills Rep. McMorris-Rodgers 
welcomes baby girl, 
sets new record Appointments Bono credits Obama’s father in global AIDS fight Hispanic, female farmers plead for bias claims action White House to serve more than 2,000 pounds of Gulf Coast seafood A great read from a good man McCarthy’s 3 wishes 
include ‘king for a year’ Sen. Scott Brown invites 26,000 to Christmas party Boehner: Tax cut talks ‘undercut’ by Dems Waters wants answers on why ethics attorneys were placed on leave Family traditions Boehner to create women’s restroom adjacent to House floor Events for the season Party out of the office