The Hill Articles: January 21, 2010

Senate passes bill to exempt Haiti donations in 2009 Specter pitches constitutional amendment in response to Citizens United case Specter pitches constitutional amendment in response to Citizens United case Spector tells Bachmann to ‘act like a lady’ Specter, Bachmann clash over ‘lady’ remark Nelson explains his backing of Murkowski on EPA climate rules Berry won’t rule out retirement Reid wants more answers from Bernanke ahead of Senate confirmation vote Air America radio goes bankrupt, off air Some House Dems warming to idea of scaled-back healthcare reform Schwarzenegger asks federal lawmakers for state budget help Coakley pollster: Anger is more motivating than hope Lawmakers back sustained effort in Haiti despite ‘checkered’ U.S. history there Chelsea Clinton hosts spinning class for Haiti relief Dorgan not yet on board with Bernanke renomination Dodd @replies support for president’s financial regulatory reforms Air America goes bankrupt, off air DAY’S END ROUNDUP Can this presidency be saved? Yes it can — by Michelle White House launches iPhone app Sen. Landrieu: It’s time to move on from healthcare debate Brown notes committee preferences, tries to pull staff together Brown’s victory gets Massachusetts residents discount on cruise Murkowski offers EPA resolution, spars with Boxer Gibbs: ‘I don’t know’ when Gitmo will close House Armed Services names new subcommittee chairs Frank Luntz guest stars on ‘Moving Numbers’ Thune measure to end bailout program fails Police arrest Guantanamo protesters Vulnerable Democrats ask Congress, Obama to extend Bush tax cuts Three GOP incumbents draw primaries; Young is latest Campaign finance ruling deeply divides Washington interest and legal groups Senate should adjust filibuster rules (Rep. Jim McDermott) Democrats in denial Mollohan’s running, but his numbers hint at forced retirement, GOP says Senate to hold cybersecurity hearing FERC seeks better grid integration for renewables Rubio nabs George P. Bush; Jeb still mum Nebraska deal for all states would cost $35 billion over three years McDonnell to deliver GOP response to State of the Union address The Hill’s Lawmaker Ratings Financial crisis fee punishes those who acted responsibly Cantor takes swipe at Steele over RNC’s retreat in Hawaii Gregg rules out serving on Obama fiscal panel Unions not giving up on card-check after Brown’s election Justice, EPA announce new Clean Air Act settlements House panel to hold hearing on campaign finance decision Brown camp won’t say whether controversial endorsement is legitimate AFL-CIO blames ‘working-class revolt’ for Brown election wehaveweneed.org — getting help for Haiti and elsewhere? Poll: Slim majority want healthcare bill halted Obama promises more aid to country’s mayors Petraeus: Afghanistan needs more ‘sustained’ effort than Iraq war Snowe: Mass. election doesn’t change mind on healthcare Obama blasts court decision Polis celebrates Cindy McCain’s decision to join NOH8 campaign Grayson believes Congress can pass new campaign finance law It’s not about the climate, stupid Dems plan to push bill to limit impact of campaign ruling MIDDAY ROUNDUP Wealthy GOPer criticized for Dem donations (updated) Rubio’s admits fashion faux pas Update: Nelson, Landrieu and Lincoln join Murkowski’s EPA plan Devastating shot heard ’round the world from the commonwealth Actor receives death threats after tweeting about Michelle Obama Schumer calls for hearings on SCOTUS decision Perry/Palin vs. Hutchison/Bush: End of things, new beginnings Clyburn: ‘218’ matters, too, and House Dems lack number on bill Standing up for Internet freedom (Sen. John Kerry) Cindy McCain poses for gay rights campaign photo Brown expects to be seated next week Obama announces crackdown on big banks, says he’s ready for a fight Healthcare: How about filibuster busting? McCain ‘disappointed’ in SCOTUS decision, still has hope Democrats plot bill to limit impact of court finance decision Feingold: Court decision a ‘terrible mistake’; promises new legislation Brown loses to Shock in a new ‘who’d you rather’ poll Tech trade groups: Clinton’s remarks ‘long overdue’ Inhofe promotes racial profiling Key labor group SEIU condemns campaign finance ruling Schmidt draws another primary Sen. Lincoln is backing Murkowski’s bid to block EPA greenhouse gas rules Pelosi: House lacks votes to pass Senate healthcare reform bill Brown’s first endorsement may backfire Dems give Brown warm reception while seeking his crucial swing vote McConnell: Court’s campaign finance ruling a free speech victory A 28-point swing in Baron Hill’s district The Big Question: Will corporate money change campaigns? Enviromental groups fear Supreme Court ruling impact on climate change House liberals want fix to health bill before vote on Senate bill Coldplay joins vets in campaign to close Gitmo Clinton hails Google, calls for ‘stand’ against Internet censorship Court strikes down campaign finance rules Giuliani: Obama will change his mind on terror trial Government-wide emissions target coming soon, White House official says Rock musicians join Twitter campaign to close Gitmo Krugman close to ‘giving up’ on Obama House GOP leaders say they can win majority Quote of the day White House not backing down on climate Brown to meet with senators on Capitol Hill Campbell a player in Calif. GOP Senate primary Pence keeping ‘open mind’ on possible Senate run Edwards admits paternity ahead of book release Obama to take tougher line with banks Hutchison guarantees GOP will keep Texas Senate seat John Edwards admits fathering a child during affair with filmmaker Rielle Hunter E2 Round-up: Green jobs focus shifts to stimulus; Sierra Club’s new leader; and a look at ‘fracking’ Microsoft pushes ‘cloud computing’ act MORNING READ Huffington Post Drudge Report firedoglake RedState Crooks and Liars Hot Air Brown win shows Dems don’t have a monopoly on Web-savvy campaigns ConocoPhillips taps Jim Ford for senior lobbying role Nation’s top banks spent big money on lobbying efforts during financial crisis Big bucks for K St. In aftermath, Dems debate party’s future Brown’s win could help redistricting process for Republicans in 2012 Republicans expect recruitment pickup Republicans will huddle on reg reform Weyant’s World: January 21, 2010 White House signals new way on health Despite big setback, Dems say healthcare reform is not dead Lobbying Revenues 2009 Sen. Scott Brown (R-Mass.) Unions get behind Obama bank fee Defense firm eyes ‘bridge’ contract to prevent layoffs Brown’s win doesn’t mean health reform not wanted Memories of Lott and Jackson: A teaching moment Middle ground on taxing health plans Salahis tangle with The Washington Post No congrats for winning teams from Oberstar Vice presidential spokesman criticizes Game Change before attending party for it Brown gets a sweet parking spot, for now Late Night Shots helps supporters organize for Scott Brown