The Hill Articles: January 20, 2010

January 20
Dems have lost their way Voter anger management Mass. voters sent message about the economy, union says WH suggests president still wants robust healthcare bill Durbin: Dems share climate-free lunch Gibbs: WH still determined to ‘change the way Washington works’ Dem lawmaker expects healthcare agreement by week’s end Rep. Barney Frank walks back comment that healthcare compromise is ‘dead’ DAY’S END ROUNDUP From bad to worse for Lincoln Kohl schedules hearing to examine Comcast-NBC merger No congrats for winning teams from Oberstar Republicans blast fiscal commission Sanders expects Brown win to turn Dems against Bernanke FCC closes loophole, orders cable companies to share HD sports coverage Salahis tangle with the Washington Post Navy hospital ship in Haiti joins Twitter DSCC: Dems must remind voters ‘what Republicans did to our country’ Nelson: Like Mass. voters, I’m fed up with Washington Update: Murkowski leaning toward EPA climate resolution over amendment Comedian and actor Bill Cosby visits Fox-5, Citronelle Chaffetz annoyed little has changed in House after Brown’s win Progressives say Mass. makes case for public option Clyburn: ‘Magic number on healthcare reform is 50, not 60’; measure not dead House passes measure making donations to Haiti tax deductible in 2009 Changing filibuster rules not an option, say Dem aides — plus Reid and Obama Reid: No Senate action on healthcare until after Brown is seated The Underdog White House releases iPhone app Landrieu, Murkowski collaborate on plan to block EPA climate rules DirecTV promotes Reinsdorf Obama: No healthcare action until Brown is seated DeMint says ‘Waterloo’ comment was a call to arms in Massachusetts Labor orgs. wants House to pass Senate bill, with a caveat Senator-elect Brown makes daughters blush Graham, U.S. Chamber to meet on climate and energy bill Crist: Seat Brown on Thursday Vitter launches SeatScottNow.com Conrad opens door to reconciliation for healthcare SEIU Pres. urges House to pass Senate bill Sen. Casey: Adoption of Senate bill would be fastest way to get healthcare done Republicans crow, Dems scramble in wake of Brown victory Stupak: Senate bill wouldn’t get 100 votes in the House Cornyn takes aim at Lincoln Reconciliation for healthcare would be ‘swiss cheese’ event At long last, a rematch for Arcuri House GOP leader criticizes Dems for ‘arrogance’ on healthcare Pence no-comments on Senate bid Salahis invoke Fifth Amendment before House committee House Dems reject calls to break up healthcare reform First Lady surprises White House tour group Some Dems urge breaking up health bill after Mass. loss Rep. Lincoln Davis draws another challenger Durbin: No attempt to push healthcare bill through before Brown certified Barton on health care bill: ‘Thank you Massachusetts’ America’s Interest in Engagement MIDDAY ROUNDUP DeGette says her natural gas bill won’t block production Brown makes first endorsement Republicans celebrate Brown victory on Twitter Scott Brown: ‘Thanks, David Gergen; thanks, Rahm Emanuel; I couldn’t have done it without you’ Intelligence chief says it was mistake to reduce no-fly list Hoyer: Voter anger should worry both parties; Dems to focus on health, jobs Microsoft’s net neutrality stance still cloudy NREL: Wind can meet 20% of east’s power needs Winning Back America (Rep. Mike Pence) Castle raised $1.1M in fourth quarter Lessons learned, lessons forgotten: You’re fired Salahis invoke Fifth Amendment Weiner’s most colorful quote yet Senior Senate Dems: Healthcare fate lies with House Sen. Reid pledges to seek working relationship with Sen.-elect Brown Salahis cite Holmes Norton as the reason they plead the 5th Brown: Election not about Obama Van Hollen: All options for moving healthcare are ‘on the table’ Palin to campaign for McCain, Perry, Bachmann McConnell: No more health votes until Brown is sworn in Southers withdraws his nomination The Democrats: Losing because they’re lost Axelrod: Halting health reform ‘not an option’ Scott Brown-for-president domain names snatched up before Senate victory Frank: ‘Respect’ Massachusetts results on healthcare Republican lobbyists prep for GOP gains Broadband users more likely to find jobs, study says NRSC: Mass. voters reject Obama’s agenda The Big Question: What does Brown’s win mean for Obama and Dems? Poll shows Rep. Tim Bishop in a battle E2 Round-up: Enviros race to define Brown’s climate-changing win The Massachusetts loss — and lessons to learn Swear him in! MORNING READ Huffington Post Drudge Report MyDD Verizon: We need flexibility RedState AMERICAblog contentions Congress unlikely to give itself raise White House, senior Dems reach a deal on debt, pay-go and fiscal commission Brown snags Mass. Senate seat in stunning upset win for Republicans Wasserman Schultz: ‘Buck stops with the candidate’ Romm: Climate message is muddled Sen.-elect Brown says he’s ready to take seat ‘without delay’ Vacation blunder looms large but didn’t sink Coakley Coakley thanks supporters, charges them to fight on despite loss Dem Rep. Weiner faults Obama’s leadership on healthcare Reid: Brown will be seated ‘as soon as the proper paperwork has been received’ Republican victory could affect more than healthcare legislation White House issues brief congratulations for Brown Webb: Stop Senate votes until Brown is seated Brown’s Senate win could hinder climate bill push Dem leaders scramble to save healthcare reform after Brown win Liberal group calls on Dems to pass healthcare bill using reconciliation Labor: Results send ‘sobering reminder’ to lawmakers to perform Reactions to Brown’s win DCCC: House Dems ‘not taking anything for granted’ in 2010 Dean: ‘People who blame others are losers’ Coakley, Brown thank supporters on Twitter Brown with early edge in special election in first towns to report NRSC hits Coakley camp for ‘false alarm’ fraud claims EWG questions safety of ‘fracking’ Big banks prep for fight on Obama fee Obama in the weeds Memo to Sen. Murkowski: Legislate for logical solution Big business plots to block EPA No commitment from President Obama on $500 billion transportation bill Lobbying World House Democrats to discuss healthcare Plan B at meeting 20 questions: Alan Bjerga Rep. Courtney: Senate bill would be a ‘tough sell’ in the House The upstaging vases Weyant’s World: January 20, 2010