The Hill Articles: March 24, 2010

Democrats: Wall Street is next Leadership decries threats to lawmakers in wake of health vote Senate GOP backs off; healthcare ‘fixes’ could pass Thursday Dems nearly united in defeating GOP amendments Gibbs slams McCain, compares to six-year-old Senate Democrats look to unite against Republican floor tactics Solar industry on the rise as sun sets on coal mining Pelosi to celebrate the big 7-0 on Friday Biggert roots for Lysacek on ‘Dancing with the Stars’ CBO estimates $9.8 trillion in deficits over 10 years Lautenberg: No filibustering from the Capital Grille! Vice President lunches with Scott Brown Young to chair the 2010 Arctic Man race Ohio seeks help from White House Square, bronze Father Damien stands out Coal fight could see Washington repeat Rep. Dale Kildee (D-Mich., 5th) Dem compares healthcare threats to fighting in Iraq, Afghanistan GOP needs tact, new tack Millennials —yes, they can The historic healthcare legislation — For Dems, now the work begins Spectrum crisis, maybe; spectrum reform, absolutely Weyant’s World: March 25, 2010 Pelosi’s picks for debt panel all supported health bill Senate kicks off vote-a-rama Levin: GOP holding national security ‘hostage’ Pelosi names debt panel members FTC seeks to update online privacy protection laws for children Administration: Health lawsuit ‘without merit’ House passes small business bill Senate begins vote-a-rama Dem leader says GOP ‘stoking the flames’ of anti-lawmaker anger Gates confident F-35 program will stay on track despite costs Chamber to senators: a vote for reconciliation is a vote to make health reform worse Wed. tech round-up: leaked ACTA text, Google’s censorship, Verizon calls for congressional action Rep. Watson: Create ‘Office for Cyberspace’ Health care debate delays action on tax extenders VIDEO: Stupak receives hateful messages House panel approves smart-grid security bill Issa sends new request for information on auto fuel standard accord Obama signs Stupak executive order on abortion funding Pro-life Dems earn opposition from both sides Right-wing death threats rise: Republicans should condemn Rush Limbaugh Is Roskam the biggest fan of ‘Lost’ in Congress? Deadline ticks with no movement on black farmers’ settlement TOP TWEETS Senate Dems move to finish healthcare fixes by Friday FBI investigating alleged threat to Perriello House passes $5.7 billion emergency spending bill ‘The Republican Obama’ Lautenberg wants to force actual floor filibusters Cornyn: ‘It’s not over yet’ Dem lawmaker takes exception with Palin ‘reload’ comment Pelosi to celebrate the big 7-0 on Friday Fed agencies aim to boost green hydropower projects Young to chair Arctic Man extreme sports race Boehner: Republican majority would refuse to fund healthcare reform Hoyer: Dem, GOP leaders worried about spike in lawmaker threats Beware of Greeks bearing bailout plans (Rep. Cathy McMorris Rodgers) Pelosi: Getting health bill more important than bipartisanship Pelosi: Keeping a Democratic House in November ‘too important to the country’ Top Verizon lobbyist tells Congress to assert authority over FCC Hill-Sodrel rematch a virtual tie in GOP poll Rep. Smith on Microsoft: Search censorship ‘enabling tyranny’ in China GOP denounces terror suspect release Harkin: Public option backers eyeing second reconciliation bill FBI investigating alleged threat on Perriello Former FCC Commissioner takes helm of MAP, Andy Schwartzman stepping down Harkin whips colleagues to vote against any amendments to health bill fixes World’s top domain name service to stop offering Web addresses in China Pence headed to Iowa (sort of) Kansas lawmaker wants her state to join health lawsuit Lieberman will vote for health bill fixes Support grows for a choice on the estate tax Senate Republicans block committee hearings again SPOILER ALERT T-I-M Pawlenty featured in NYT crossword Tight deadline looms for new federal healthcare website Obama and Netanyahu met twice Tues. for ‘honest and straightforward’ talks Wasserman Schultz: Capitol Police need to relinquish some control over finances McCaskill miffed at GOP health reform protest Ehrlich to seek rematch House Democrats slam Geithner on admin’s efforts to stem foreclosures 7 new tax credits now available through the Recovery Act (Rep. John B. Larson) No government deficits! Lautenberg: No filibustering from Capital Grille! Bridging the other digital divide: National broadband plan can generate jobs for hard-hit communities Lawmakers battle over $5.7 billion disaster relief, summer jobs measure Another potential Gillibrand challenger declines to run Democrats seek funds to defend health bill’s supporters Dem leader: GOP needs to participate or pay the price in the fall MIDDAY ROUNDUP Browner: Fuel economy, tailpipe emissions rules to go final next week Energized Democrats make reform of Wall Street their next big issue The Big Question: Is the healthcare lawsuit a legal issue or a stunt? Biggert roots for Evan Lysacek on ‘Dancing with the Stars’ GOP amendment would enroll lawmakers in Medicaid Browner says White House seeking Senate climate action this year, demurs on gas tax Why Is AG Rob McKenna suing the Federal Government to stop health care? (Rep. Jay Inslee) Levin: China killing U.S. jobs Poll: Obama got slight bump during health debate’s homestretch Waiting for Sestak Steele: Put Pelosi on the ‘firing line’ Google asks White House for help in fight over censorship with China Does Melancon support repeal? Neugebauer: ‘I’m not backing down’ Rep. Pete King: ‘Demonizing’ Dems won’t help GOP Drudge Report Huffington Post The Corner Jonathan Chait Grayson’s Cheney endorsement: help or harm in GOP primary? Hot Air Daily Kos Georgia Dem’s ‘no’ vote stirs up primary trouble Biden to lunch with Scott Brown Levin: no ‘Roman Holiday’ for health bill Sen. Gregg: Senate will pass financial reform The real repeal deal E2 Round-up: A plea for Yucca, progress on biofuels, and what healthcare may mean for climate legislation Snowe criticizes Senate Democrats for slow walking small biz package Ambassadorships for sale MORNING READ Harkin: Votes on healthcare fixes could begin Thursday A.M. Biden to lunch with Scott Brown McCain backs off slightly from ‘no cooperation’ threat Top of the ballot: MSNBC host rules out Senate run House members: Block Energy Dept. from abandoning Yucca nuke waste plan Democrats debate what comes after healthcare Oilman Pickens keeps pressing energy plan Some Dems use votes on healthcare bill for new fundraising push Spring break-ing point TARP watchdog blasts Obama housing program Senate adjourns in first day of healthcare reconciliation debate Who is Congress’ biggest ‘Lost’ fan? Obama will sign Stupak executive order on abortion Wednesday Climate sales pitch continues in Senate, via PowerPoint