The Hill Articles: January 13, 2010

US Bancorp hires ex-Wachovia lobbyist Obama and Congress sound different tones on Google-China censorship fight House Democrats turn focus to economy Vicki Kennedy makes fundraising pitch for Coakley DAY’S END ROUNDUP Reid aide: Emissions cap remains in the 2010 mix Rockefeller: ‘We need to get serious about America’s cybersecurity’ Analyst: Wall Street can’t meet all energy sector’s financing needs Grassley: Obama nominees are to blame for slow confirmation pace at Treasury Obama trying to ‘force some decisions’ on healthcare measure Senators request additional spending measures for Haitian earthquake relief Former Sen. Arlen Specter (D-Pa.) Reid says Lieberman ‘double-crossed’ him House Dems could rally around carved-out excise tax Bill would set ground rules for firms doing business in China Reporter grills House Dems about W.H. meeting — on Twitter Lobbyists shift gears to help Haiti Sean Hannity, Ann Coulter bicker on the air Pickens: ‘We’ve had our wake-up call’ Obama a big fan of ‘Avatar’, ESPN’s ‘Sports Center’ Coakley helper admits he was ‘too aggressive’ Levin: U.S. can succeed in Afghanistan Coalition seeks $1 billion in jobs bill cash to cut diesel emissions President and Mrs. Obama will host a celebration of music from Civil Rights Movement Top Republican: Healthcare a good deal for uninsured Levin: ‘Most’ military options on the table for Yemen Eighteen Senate Dems revive call to end insurers’ anti-trust exemption TOP TWEETS First Lady Michelle Obama debuts new ‘do Congress echoes Obama’s call, offers key support to Haiti Former Rep. Fitzpatrick makes rounds in DC Questions linger after Dem lawmakers get first briefing on Christmas attack Republicans land Larsen challenger Pelosi praises Google as ‘example to business’ in China Rep. Engel: Congress will ‘leave no stone unturned’ to aid Haiti Human-rights lobby: Other companies should follow Google’s lead in China A bellwether cold-weather commonwealth Dem: Senate has ‘gun to our head’ on health Don’t write off the United Nations climate process, State Dept. official says Sestak hits Specter for changing position on White House nominee Sean Hannity, Ann Coulter bicker on the air Norton calls on African-Americans to help Haiti Poll: Obama neglecting focus on the economy EMILY’s List joins spending spree on Mass. Senate race MIDDAY ROUNDUP Reid has ‘an intolerance for fat people,’ according to new profile Obama: Tiger Woods can ‘absolutely’ make a comeback after scandal Cantor: ‘This health bill can be defeated’ Bill Clinton: Equal parts stupid and shrewd Dr. Ruth to be named Honorary Secretary of Love & Relationships State Dept. drafted Copenhagen failure speech for Obama First Lady: Reid had ‘no need’ to apologize Poll: Reid falls further after ‘Negro’ comment RNC could force Steele to end book tour Gov. Paterson slams SNL for impersonation Frank defends Geithner’s role in AIG bailout Obama: Tiger Woods can ‘absolutely’ make a comeback after scandal Frank to hold Financial Services hearings on limiting executive pay State Dept. to ‘raise issue’ of cyber attacks with China after Google strike Pelosi: Stimulus bill’s progress ‘on track’ Key Republican predicts GOP will win back 45 seats Staffer accuses Franken of short changing Minn. Gov. Paterson slams SNL for impersonation Time to dump Pelosi and Reid Fisher raises $780k in fourth quarter Lieberman: Confront cyber attacks ‘with all available means’ Ford’s novel health care strategy Barton: ‘Two cheers’ for Google for standing up to China’s censorship Gov. Paterson welcomes Ford primary challenge Reporter says Coakley’s handler shoved him into a railing Climate activists keep watch on Google scandal W.H., Kerry promote text messaging-based donations to Haiti GOP hoping to nab 40-50 Dems to televise healthcare talks Dems to join Obama at White House Boswell opponent raises $200k Baidu stock up, Google stock down Obama promises ‘full support’ for Haiti in disaster rescue effort Weekly Standard reporter says Coakley camp shoved him Wall Street takes conciliatory tone Scooter Libby attends Daily Caller launch party Massachusetts Senate machinations Brit Hume’s loss of context Senator requests immigration protections for Haitians in U.S. Time for the Declaration of Independents ‘Ted Kennedy’s seat’? Scott Brown v. Kennedy II The Big Question: Which matters more, healthcare or jobs? ‘Customer Service Standards Worth Living up To’ for gov’t and industry Senator asks for status change for Haitian immigrants after quake E2 Round-up: Gore defends EPA, Chamber considers climate lawsuit, and Pickens pulls back on wind Clinton wants Google explanation from China Towns: CEO gave ‘false testimony’ DSCC, SEIU ads use health care, tie Brown to Palin Senate to examine broadcast-cable programming contracts Polls: Obama’s economy, healthcare, foreign affairs approval ratings drop White House to ask for $33 billion in war funds Drudge Report The Huffington Post Red State The Washington Independent Facebook offers security software to users The Corner MyDD MORNING READ Committees failed to share info for weeks Dorgan gets invite from Obama Don’t look for tax reform this year The big questions for the fourth quarter Sharpton: Bill Clinton’s ‘coffee’ remark about Obama may have been racist White House calls for jobs bill as it touts effects of stimulus on employment Lawmakers offer warning to OMB Rep. Rangel: Dems facing ‘serious problems’ on healthcare reform bill Dems, labor pour cash into Kennedy seat Weyant’s World January 13, 2010 U.S. Chamber opens up 2010 with sweeping attack of Obama policies Amid party-switching talk, Bright tells Dems: ‘I’m back’ U.S. Chamber warns of ‘double-dip’ recession Palin blasts critics in Fox debut: ‘A bunch of b.s.’ Senators eye ‘too big to fail’ bankruptcy fix Policymakers coming to a computer screen near you Coalition recommends export control reforms Pelosi, Hoyer, panel chairmen will represent House on health reform Lobbying World Don’t Conanize campaigns Happy anniversary, Mr. President Energy data provides climate fight ammo The lessons of Copenhagen Job creation in an ‘app economy’ Getting jobs done U.S. policy must factor in changed landscape in Iran Griffith out of frying pan Memo to Steele: GOP will win