The Hill Articles: December 7, 2010

Elizabeth Edwards dies of cancer at age 61 Hall wins chairmanship of House science panel Pelosi escalates criticism of tax-cut deal Barton signals he won’t challenge Upton’s Energy and Commerce victory Tax turbulence Career colleges fulfill a vital role in the American education system Transform education with digital learning Empty promises: Many for-profit colleges lead students into debt with no diploma Upton voted to lead panel overseeing tech, telecom In trying to right the ship in stormy economy, nation is taking on water Gregg says parts of compromise tax plan will add to the deficit A viable blueprint for action Putting a stop to online criminals Corn-belt senators preparing to push for ethanol tax extension in broad tax package Unpopular politics win As Energy and Commerce chairman, Upton will lead repeal battle Obama sees debt ceiling leading to tough budget talks The Republican Senate Bachus selected to be the next chairman of Financial Services panel Waxman wants net neutrality conditions for NBC-Comcast merger Bachus wins bid to chair Financial Services Weyants World: December 8, 2010 Upton wins Energy and Commerce gavel Dem lawmaker: Dems’ best candidate in 2012 ‘may or may not be’ Obama Rep. Hal Rogers wins chairmanship of powerful Appropriations Committee Tax deal a death blow to Grandpa Sen. Bill Nelson on board with tax cut deal OVERNIGHT HEALTH: Upton wins Energy gavel Consumer borrowing increases behind boost by student loans Elizabeth Edwards dies at 61 House exempts care providers from installing ID theft programs DAY’S END ROUNDUP In righting the ship, we’re taking on water (Rep. Bill Pascrell, Jr) Florida Republican nears 2,000 followers Capitol after dark: What happens on Capitol Hill at night Sanders not backing down on tax cuts after Obama pitch First 2012 election rankings released Pushing back on speculation, Barton says GOP will tackle net neutrality DHS official: U.S. seeing increase in cyber attacks Fate of renewable power grants in tax package unclear McConnell expects Senate GOP to support tax-cut deal Lieberman says tax cut proposal can pass the Senate As if he had a choice Levin: Lame-duck Senate ‘will get to’ repeal of ‘Don’t ask’ Sen. Lieberman: Tax deal ‘very easy to defend’ Gingrich plugs Pearl Harbor books on anniversary of attack Tax deal ignores deficit and debt effects Rockefeller eyes omnibus to block EPA climate rules The small business case for extending tax cuts Udall assembles a ‘getting along’ playlist for lame duck Pelosi attacks Obama-GOP tax plan as House Democrats signal fight The Tax Cut President Lieberman: NYT may have committed crime by printing WikiLeaks docs Labor calls tax deal an ‘unconscionable’ giveaway to wealthy In defense of the Department of Education White House tax deal greeted with backlash from Senate Democrats The Big Question: Which party got the better deal on the tax-cut compromise? Florida Republican defends WikiLeaks Middle class tax cut, unemployment insurance extension ‘with no strings attached’ before recess (Reps. Raul M. Grijalva and Keith Ellison) Sebelius: Reform law boosts quality of care White House: Tax deal not intended as second stimulus House to take up food-safety bill this week Sen. Nelson said he didn’t make ‘any campaign promises’ about taxes White House takes Twitter question from ghost of fictional character Job Opportunities Abound in Congress’ Committee Announcements GOP leaders criticize Fed, call for monetary policy debate Cornyn: Obama caved on taxes thanks to GOP midterm gains Boucher: GOP-led House unlikely to scrap net neutrality Powell suggests Republican fury over net neutrality might be more bark than bite Anti-abortion rights group to sponsor debate in RNC chairmanship race Tax deal is a story about freedom Obama to sell tax deal at press conference Democrats pleased with jobless benefits extension but mulling over tax-cut package Poll: Former Sen. Talent holds edge among GOP contenders Former FCC head: Copps could ‘blow things up’ for Obama Leading House Republican has reservations about tax deal Specter: No bathroom breaks needed at pennant games WikiLeaks founder Assange denied bail, will remain in custody until Dec. 14 hearing EPA wants more time to rework boiler emissions rule Tea Party-backed Didier ‘open’ to Cantwell challenge in 2012 The party of millionaires versus the party of millionaires Senate leaders agree on year-long doc fix ‘Congress, White House, Hollywood, Wall Street … owned by the Zionists’ Waters to demand investigation into suspension of ethics panel lawyers Politicos tweet thoughts on Pearl Harbor anniversary Summers to give final speech as NEC director GOP senator slams deal on taxes, vows to vote ‘no on everything’ Larsen takes 6 months off from comedy, nearly wins standup contest DOE chief floats talks with Congress on ‘clean’ power standard that includes nuclear President Obama: Tax cut compromise is right thing to do Survey: Reform law requires more trust between docs and hospitals Waters wants investigation of ethics committee Santorum: Palin’s star power a ‘challenge’ Sign of things to come Key Dem: ‘Premature’ to say whether Obama deserves primary challenge Transatlantic body scanners Obama surrenders on tax cuts Republicans’ deep hatred of the poor? Taxpayers make $12 billion on Treasury’s Citi investment Don’t let Iraq fall prey to Iran Hoyer comes out against two-year federal pay freeze WikiLeaks founder surrenders to police Rep. Grayson fires 
back at George Will Tea Party group backs Anuzis to head RNC after Palin rebuff Study: Private insurance plans better at controlling costs Alexander sees ‘substantial Republican support’ for tax deal Failed GOP candidates become 2012 gatekeepers in Iowa, New Hampshire Sen. LeMieux waiting on Jeb Bush to decide about ’12 E2 Morning Roundup: Decision day arrives for House Energy and Commerce hopefuls. Plus, Barton touts Tea Party ties in final push, hints of progress at Cancun climate talks, and more. Left sees tax surrender, says Obama reelection bid now crippled Deficit cuts on ice Republican ranks uneasy, await details of tax deal with Obama Reporting for duty A night at the Capitol Sen. Durbin: Dems could ‘walk out’ on tax-cut deal MORNING READ Barton touts Tea Party ties, targets EPA in final push for Energy chairmanship Obama sends Biden to Capitol Hill to sell tax deal to angry Dems White House, Republicans strike deal on taxes, unemployment benefits Obama announces accord on taxes Reid files cloture as House, Senate poised to vote on DREAM Act Financial experts fear transparency push could undermine the Federal Reserve Overnight Tech: E&C battle nears close, Groups target FCC Dems on net neutrality Player of the week: Sen. Jon Kyl (R-Ariz.) Must-passes Bottom Line DREAM Act is humane, good for the US economy Rep. Grayson fires 
back at George Will Larsen takes 6 months off from comedy, nearly wins standup contest