The Hill Articles: March 19, 2010

Russian aerospace company to vie for $35 billion Air Force tanker Labor groups pressure NY lawmaker on healthcare CBC members to pray together ahead of healthcare vote Weekend preview: Healthcare vote, immigration march, AIPAC and more Graham vows to table immigration reform bill if healthcare measure passes Marathon, tea party rally to tie up Capitol Hill streets Saturday Ellsworth says ‘yes’ Pelosi puts the heat on undecided N.Y. Dem as vote hunt intensifies Bipartisan after all? Boehner wants ‘call of the roll’ on healthcare vote Friday tech roundup: Biometric ID cards, IRS security holes Altmire to vote no on healthcare War supplemental effort ramping up Camp: health care bill largest tax increase ever Cantor: Democrats don’t have the votes DAY’S END ROUND UP Senate confirms three nuclear power regulators Rep. Gordon dismisses rumor he traded healthcare vote for NASA job Dodd calls for investigation of Lehman Brothers Republicans put spotlight on ‘backroom deals’ Derivatives markup to center on Dodd language, Reed says Boyd, key Blue Dog, to support healthcare bill Hundreds of amendments filed on Dodd financial overhaul Cantor: Cao a ‘firm no’ on healthcare bill Obama’s cousin to speak at Tea Party rally against health bill U.S. Chamber warns lawmakers: We’re keeping score Republicans sidestep questions on controversial memo Green groups praise emerging Senate climate plans EADS asks Pentagon to extend tanker competition deadline Rep. Paul cheers court ruling to disclose Fed records Report: IRS dogged by information security lapses that make taxpayer records ‘vulnerable’ Senators fail to reach bipartisan derivatives overhaul Reid promises public option vote ‘in the coming months’ The Clintons and Israel Markey slams nuclear regulators on medical exposure, calls for new regs FCC to question whether TV stations can darken channels Obama’s cousin to speak at Tea Party rally against health bill Reid says he’s ‘proud’ of fighting for Nevada earmarks Single payer/government-run health care (Rep. John Campbell) Chutes and ladders (Rep. Anthony Weiner) NRSC topped DSCC in February EPA opens up, runs participatory video contest Court: Fed must disclose bailout records AMA supports ‘imperfect’ bill Tort reform key to cutting soaring healthcare costs Healthcare tax hikes: What we know so far Sali won’t run, endorses Labrador Rep. Smith leaning ‘yes’ on revised healthcare package Boehner: I talk to Michael Steele ‘every month or two’ Boehner warns Dems the healthcare debate won’t end with vote Top Republican opens investigations into healthcare ‘secret deals’ FBI computer upgrade encounters serious hurdle, delayed until 2011 McCaskill shows Mizzou pride, and fashion smarts, for March Madness Healthcare vote will have consequences AARP endorses healthcare package MIDDAY ROUNDUP Kaiser poll shows uptick in support for health reform Rum tax battle heats up Pelosi: Dems have ‘scrubbed’ health bill for Senate passage Ladies’ room lines too long, says Rep. Edolphus Towns Meehan legal snafu drags on Levin hints that emissions timeline isn’t a deal breaker Healthcare: The final floor SCOTUS unveils new website Anti-abortion rights Democrats working on a vote deal with Senate on bill McCaskill shows Mizzou pride for March Madness Gore gives Romney kudos for acknowledging climate change The Big Question: What does the health battle say about leaders? All knotted in 2012 GOP race Boccieri is a ‘yes’ Rep. Boccieri flips to support healthcare bill Sali decision due at 1:30 NRA endorses Bennett Report: Google-China announcement by Monday Rahall delivers abortion ultimatum Debt buyers, collectors slam Dodd bill EADS considers bid for $35B tanker contract Linda McMahon’s unusual name for her boat becomes campaign fodder If the healthcare bill is defeated, healthcare stocks will crash! Fun with real health care Black Caucus set to back healthcare bill Boehner: GOP may still try to force separate vote on Senate health bill Stearns backtracks on broadband plan criticism Financial reform: it’s the derivatives, stupid Trust me Boccieri decision at 10:40 Grassley turns eye to non-profits Top of the ballot Hoyer: Democrats have strategy to fight legal challenges to health bill Think Progress The Foundry Balloon Juice Weekly Standard MORNING READ E2 Round-up: Cape Wind faces lawsuit, nuclear power goes small, concerns about the SEC’s disclosure push, and more Inside the heads of undecided Dems Labor and business focus more on the Obama administration than Congress Former Rep. Campbell finds his fit in third try Ellsworth’s missed vote could be bad news for Dems on health reform Enviro groups hold ‘encouraging’ meeting with Kerry on climate bill Clyburn says CBO report gets Dems to 216 $138 billion savings boosts Dems’ hopes as more pledge ‘yes’ votes on healthcare Boehner vows his speakership would be a new era for Republican Party, too Senators prep to take baton on health Perriello: ‘If you don’t tie our hands, we’ll keep stealing’