The Hill Articles: January 18, 2010

The story behind the bill Dem whip count meetings ‘get a little bit liquid’ Ray LaHood shovels trash; Arne Duncan paints walls Chambliss hosts golf weekend at The Breakers in moneyed Palm Beach ‘Outrage’ comes out on DVD Meek’s all-night dash into Port-au-Prince Insurance reform empowers individuals, families Don’t get between doctor and patient This is the beginning, not the end Senate bill would cut Medicare and expand taxes, debt Build on an enduring model of primary care AARP shows more interest in its bottom line than help for seniors Wellness provisions to pay dividends Weyant’s World: January 19, 2010 Win one for the Ted Hoeven would get spending, energy committee posts — McConnell Brown’s surge Obama to give State of the Union speech on Wednesday, Jan. 27 Rep. Meek: Aid workers must ‘get organized’ in Haiti Meek’s all-night dash into Port-au-Prince ‘Outrage’ comes out Obama tweets for the first time Kerry likens Brown supporters to controversial ’08 Palin crowds A fight less reported Personnel: Tesoro’s new lobbyist, ex-EPA spokeswoman opens PR shop, Bracewell counsel joins Houston faculty Obama tweets for the first time Obama tweets for the first time Obama tweets for first time Mollohan files for reelection Orszag spotted at Chef Geoff’s in Northwest D.C. The winding road to electric cars State senator to run for Shadegg seat Crashers waive hosting fee, ask party attendees to donate to Haiti Schauer is latest Dem to trail in early poll AMC to develop White House scandal miniseries Vitter hits Melancon on healthcare, Mass. race Dem whip count meetings ‘get a little bit liquid’ Obama serves chicken; Sec. LaHood shovels trash; Sec. Duncan paints the walls Markey: Scare from Brown has energized Massachusetts Dems Obama the renegade? Try anti-renegade Democrats brace for what would be huge loss in deep-blue Massachusetts Carbon emissions market could reach $1.4 trillion in 2020 Cheri Jacobus has a problem parroting GOP talking points about Ed Schultz Pfeiffer repeats WH concern with Fox News Dem lawmaker hints at reconciliation for health bill if Dems lose in Massachusetts Tied poll shows Brown’s momentum FCC pledges support for Haiti Liberals worry about public option; keep eye on Massachusetts special election VIDEO: Coakley launches Obama ad Chambliss hosts golf weekend at The Breakers in Palm Beach MSNBC’s Ed Schultz has a problem with democracy The Big Question: Did Obama help Coakley? Rep. Berman: We will examine Web freedom MONDAY ROUNDUP Broadband internet can help curb rising college costs Volunteers do tech to help out Haiti Michelle Obama’s surprise birthday dinner: Organic lamb and lobster Decision looms on Murkowski amendment to block EPA rules Pataki in driver’s seat if he runs for Senate in N.Y. Poll: President Obama ends first year with 57 percent average approval rating Salazar seeks offshore wind boost as European market soars Steve King: Let it snow, let it snow, let it snow Steve King: Let it snow, let it snow, let it snow Case leads early in Hawaii special election The Massachusetts media rescue plan Gun control group gives Obama failing grade; says it’s been disappointing year Obama appeals for Haiti aid in Newsweek cover story How far have we come? How many divisions does Google have? ‘For the record, I am not a Yankee fan’ E2 Round-up: Defining Copenhagen, solar industry woes, and playing with the climate’s DNA Coleman not running for governor Brown brings polling lead into Tuesday Thorny votes await lawmakers this week Ben Bernanke’s term running out as Senate Dems try to set a vote Senate set to vote on pay-go bill to clear way for debate over debt Will Obama help Coakley? Chertoff, Geithner and Summers: Corrective actions Win one for the Ted. To Massachusetts: Vote. SUNDAY ROUNDUP Ford’s willingness to defy Democratic establishment may be an asset in 2010 Both sides of the aisle offer last respects to Boehner’s chief of staff Source: 80 percent chance Harold Ford will run for Senate