The Hill Articles: March 17, 2010

No CBO score tonight, Pelosi’s office says Lawmakers still waiting for CBO analysis House backs measure to use lawmakers’ leftover funds for deficit reduction Democrats, White House spar over intelligence bill Biden toasts Irish holiday with water: ‘My grandfather Finnegan would roll over in his grave’ if he knew Illinois Democrats remain obstacle for Obama on healthcare legislation Karl Rove was the only WH staffer with a BlackBerry on September 11 Rep. David Obey jams on the harmonica, NIH director plays backup guitar Snyder’s 3-year-old: ‘I’m dressed like a congressman with no pants on!’ Rahm Emanuel: No Prius for Sec. Ray LaHood Don’t be fooled: New visitor badges coming to the Hill Bailouts to cost $106 billion, CBO says Northrop draws a line in sand on tanker price Report: Two Georgia gov. candidates have record of ‘misconduct’ with female students Cracks in bipartisan support of jobs bill Retail group chooses Republican to confront ‘challenges’ on Capitol Hill For Rep. Jared Polis, vegetarian meals would be healthy alternative to fatty school lunches A rare spectacle Limbaugh inspires a half-million phone calls against the health bill Levin takes time with extender bill National Broadband Plan may create millions of jobs Healthcare harbinger Dems must deliver for base Obama on Tiger: Still a ‘terrific golfer’ Obama’s trade policy opportunity Murkowski: Dems leaned on automakers to oppose her on climate The U.S. ‘condemnation’ of Israel: Facts and perspective needed Obama’s Fox interview gets combative Dems get healthcare talking points Comcast’s Fitzmaurice to VP of Government Communications Obama defends ‘Louisiana purchase’ Bennet’s bad news may be Bennett’s really bad news McCain says House procedure unconstitutional DAY’S END ROUNDUP Chinese currency – not the bargain we’re looking for (Sen. Debbie Stabenow) Wed. tech roundup: Cybersecurity, public information bills out Hoyer: Health vote could be held Sunday U.S. Chamber: Senate climate bill moving closer to industry’s liking Obama not fazed by House procedure A tough stretch for Giannoulias Auto alliance opposes Murkowski on EPA greenhouse gas regs Sens. Rockefeller and Snowe debut new draft of federal cybersecurity legislation Biden toasts Irish holiday with water: ‘My grandfather Finnegan would roll over in his grave’ if he knew House tax writers approve small biz jobs package Super Medicare advisory board is bad policy Putting conservative values into action Rep. Gregory Meeks (D-N.Y., 6th) GOP will offer its resolution to stop ‘deem and pass’ Thursday Biden to campaign with Dent challenger Groups want more time to comment on ethanol rule TOP TWEETS Obama nominates sister of NPR reporter for judgeship Graham: Healthcare process threatens Dems’ ability to pass other priorities Graham brushes off congressman’s criticism of ‘kamikaze’ remark Repeal ‘Don’t ask, don’t tell’ House and Senate GOP plan joint closed-door meeting Thurs. March Madness (Rep. Paul C. Broun) Protecting consumers in the marketplace Obama rallies base around health bill Volcker suggests Fed should have supervision of financial institutions Dems try to build on healthcare momentum in face of obstacles Larson again contradicts Clyburn: We have the votes Pay down the debt with earmark ban savings (Rep. Chris Lee) Obama trailing in Gallup poll for first time ever Netanyahu’s brother-in-law: ‘Obama is an anti-Semite’ Partisanship dominates Ways and Means debate FCC broadband chief hopeful plan suggestions will become realities Arkansas AFL-CIO says Lincoln ‘turned her back’ on workers API uses Gulf of Mexico lease sale to push wider drilling DHS announces new changes to E-Verify immigration program Cummings: Jobs bill won’t help black community Obama picks Kansas to win NCAA championship House panel to investigate Lehman accounting problems Obama likes Kansas to win March Madness S.C. governor’s race: It’s like 2008 all over again Report: 12 countries named ‘enemies of the Internet’ GOP vows outreach to Dems voting against healthcare Obey jams on the harmonica while NIH director plays backup guitar EPA’s children’s health efforts lacked focus, leadership under Bush – GAO MIDDAY ROUNDUP Fannie Mae slashes mortgage investment forecast The Big Question: Is the Tea Party losing its grassroots appeal? The healthcare debate: What does it portend for future legislation? Sanders voices concerns on Dodd’s proposed bill McCaskill: Senate Dem leaders actively working against spending freeze push Principles online advertisers can thrive by Karl Rove was the only WH staffer with a BlackBerry on 9/11 End the civil war among progressives Senate Commerce Committee to take up broadband plan next Tues. Clyburn: Healthcare bill vote likely to go forward this weekend GOPer lunches with Biden for St. Patrick’s Day Live blogging the Murtha seat Dan Poneman on the Nuclear Summit and buying time Google could fare well as ISP, report finds Landrieu pushes for jobs bill focused on small businesses Camp questions price tag on small business jobs bill Climate group, vets defend Graham in S.C. Senate passes job bill Kyl predicts ‘deem and pass’ challenge Wholesale prices post biggest decline in months Senate passes $17.6 billion jobs bill Pelosi beats Republicans at their own game ‘Americans to Congress: You stink’ Obama on immigration: then and now (Rep. Luis Gutierrez) Genachowski explains broadband plan on YouTube Rep. Kucinich to vote yes on healthcare bill, giving needed boost to Democrats Camp blasts Levin small business tax bill 1860 and 2010 Obama to make NCAA bracket picks on ESPN Whitman making leaps in California Washington: Zoned-out Bill Clinton: I was overfed as a kid Quote of the day, St. Paddy’s Day edition Sanders indicates he’s not yet on board with financial reform bill Sen. Lincoln says Obama never lobbied her on healthcare Top of the ballot Stabenow: Senate expects to take up health bill on floor next week Romanoff takes caucuses Open Left Hoyer: ‘Deem and pass’ in a ‘clean’ healthcare process RedState Poll: Obama’s energy, environment efforts fall short of expectations MyDD Huffington Post E2 Round-up: Fuel taxes face tough road as climate option, a fight over UK climate ads, and OPEC keeps oil output unchanged ‘Sunshine Week’ shines light on transparency MORNING READ Hot Air Drudge Report Capitol Hill cops decry bullying staff members Sen. Warner gaining more influence Senators on sidelines as House vote looms Brown’s lessons for Obama Recession dating: Washington singles still finding a way Kucinich’s Wednesday announcement could be defining moment for health reform In his anti-healthcare screed, Rush Limbaugh leaves out two facts — one important and one curious Democrats defend ‘deeming,’ GOP attacks as the clock ticks down Limbaugh prompts healthcare calls, ties up House phone lines Rep. Ann Kirkpatrick to vote yes on healthcare reform