The Hill Articles: February 3, 2010

Obama keeps N. Korea off list of state sponsors of terror EPA rule boosts ethanol after fierce lobbying effort Congressional investigations into Toyota could take a month Gregg calls for re-vote on fiscal panel Obama to Colorado for Bennet fundraiser Fiorina web video draws some guffaws Tucker Carlson and Rep. Jesse Jackson Jr. are tight Obama to speak at National Prayer Breakfast amid a litany of criticism Texas Democrats worry Google deal will leave out small, minority publishers Holder defends decision to try Christmas Day terror suspect in civilian court Lincoln: More Democrats could support bill barring terror trials Hoyer expects House to let tax cuts expire on incomes over $250K Boehner: Drawn out health debate has hurt the economy DAY’S END ROUNDUP Republicans call for constitutional amendment to balance budget House Dem chair expresses frustration with Senate Dems seek to tie GOP lawmakers to latest AIG bonuses Staff throws surprise birthday party for Rep. Robert Wittman Tim Tebow seen leaving Cannon Building Indiana, Louisiana lawmakers wager on the big game Obama seeks carbon capture boost with new task force Murtha to become longest serving Pa. House member 120 House Democrats demand public option Gregg: Obama in ‘campaign mode’ Scott Brown will be sworn in as Massachusetts senator Thursday Lawmaker remembers ‘the day the music died’ Ethanol lobby vows continued fight over EPA emissions policy Patrick Kennedy: Scott Brown win ‘way overblown’ Comcast, GE shower contributions to key lawmakers ahead of merger hearing TOP TWEETS Haggling over haggis EU calls off entire summit because Obama won’t attend Tiahrt camp has a bad quarter Brown asks to be seated immediately iPad-inspired vending machine woos Hill staffers WH reaffirms handling of Abdulmutallab case Leahy snaps pics; Bayh takes grief as Obama visits with Dems Hatch open to repealing ‘Don’t ask, don’t tell’ Congressmen make Super Bowl wager Meek gets a boost from NASCAR news Coats says he will gather signatures for Bayh challenge Rep. Castle tweets opponent’s announcement LaHood says drive your Toyota — straight to the dealer for a checkup Powell signals support for Pentagon’s effort to repeal ‘Don’t ask, don’t tell’ Don’t ask, don’t tell, don’t delay Dems seize on comments to paint GOP as unfriendly to women The Illinois primaries from afar Democrats land Coons for Biden’s old seat Will John Kerry walk on the wild side? America needs a Council of Twelve Facebook’s DC office makes debut to Washington social scene Lincoln presses Obama on party ‘extremes’ at Q and A Precedent for an Illinois recount The Big Question: Will Congress pass reform on campaign funds? Obama urges Dem senators to finish the job on healthcare House GOP keeps intact term limits for chairmen Obama to Senate: Don’t give up on climate bill McConnell says Obama putting ‘symbolism over security’ Obama draws laughs by referencing GOP ‘question time’ Pres. Obama: Spending freeze will address Dems’ contribution to deficit Fergie, Mary J. Blige, Dave Matthews press Congress for radio compensation MIDDAY ROUNDUP Democrats who questioned Obama are some of party’s most vulnerable in 2010 Senate calls for review of Chinese cyber attacks Keeping the long-term fiscal picture in mind (Rep. Hoyer, Rep. Miller and Rep. Welch) Pres. Obama: Transparency made healthcare bill better; more needed The spinners’ composer DSCC to Coats: Bring it on Senior Democrats floating bill to block EPA on plans for greenhouse gas rules LaHood eyes penalties against Toyota Celebrity Doppelganger Week on Facebook Fergie, Mary J. Blige fight for radio compensation First Lady: Criticism of president just ‘part of the job’ Obama invites top GOPs to White House Pelosi says health reform is close, despite hurdles Hannity to keynote NRCC annual dinner Telling the stories of those impacted by ‘don’t ask, don’t tell’ (Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand) Controversial EPA ethanol rules on tap Hannity to keynote Republican fundraiser How does one spell government bankruptcy? O-B-A-M-A Steele says RNC primed financially for fall elections A gift from Dems in IL: Obama’s Senate seat Drudge Report Huffington Post iPhones in search of ‘white spaces’ Crooks and Liars Ezra Klein Campaign Spot Instapundit Activists demanding Obama ‘question time’ E2 Round-up: Obama to meet govs on energy, tea leaves on cap-and-trade, California carbon plan faces attacks, and Reid eyes new Yucca Mountain uses MORNING READ Republicans find loophole in budget ploy to push through healthcare legislation Sen. Casey calls out Democrats who oppose small business hiring tax credit Dems’ enthusiasm on healthcare wanes Wall Street wary of political uncertainty The keys to their secrets Obama responds to Reid about Las Vegas remarks Quinn claims Dem win; Brady leads GOP side in Illinois gubernatorial primary Seals to face Dold in Kirk’s district NLRB nominee gets contentious hearing Hultgren upends Hastert Giannoulias, Kirk win nods to fight each other for Obama’s old Senate seat Dold wins GOP nod; Seals up slightly Report: Ex-Sen. Coats to challenge Bayh Dodd: Big bank limits threaten reform Rep. Mark Kirk wins Republican Senate nod for Obama’s old seat State Sen. Deutch wins in Wexler’s district Budget chief attacks Ryan’s blueprint Sen. Kent Conrad skeptical of President Obama’s deficit plan Insurers divided on budget Black farmers look to Obama to resolve discrimination suits Health lobbyists remain on alert as focus shifts Gates tells panel delivery of F-35 remains on time Lobbying World In this economy, lawmakers should not raise their salaries Reid vs. McCain Obama acknowledges cap-and-trade, energy bills could be split apart Governing is responsibility of both parties Back to the drawing board on healthcare Intelligence officials warn new attacks are ‘certain’ Intelligence officials warn new attacks are ‘certain’ Small-business proposal gets cold shoulder from GOP, credit unions Reid tells Obama to ‘lay off Las Vegas’ Live-blogging the primary in Illinois Intel officials say U.S. ‘severely threatened’ by daily cyber attacks