The Hill Articles: March 25, 2010

Flake presses on with demand for earmark investigation information Pelosi sends chill What change looks like EPA foe Stenholm lobbies for maker of toxic chemical Weyant’s World: March 26, 2010 Happy hours: Happy on the outside In full bloom Shopping: It’s go time Washington explorer CityZen: Innovative cuisine, arresting décor Ah, renewal! Spas can give you a real lift The castle on L Picture of noose faxed to Clyburn Chef 101 with Silvan Kramer Administration to unveil housing steps Clyburn: Stories about pressure on South Carolina recruits ‘not true’ Key Republican: Small reconciliation fixes brought up too quickly House sets stage for conference on FAA bill Rep. Judy Chu (D-Calif.) Energy is next up for House Ways and Means Committee Senate battling over extending unemployment benefits, COBRA Rove: I did not want Cheney as VP Real estate, finance groups say securitization at risk in overhaul Obama hams it up with Rove, Romney books Bayh: ‘No connection whatsoever’ between donation, Ellsworth vote GAO gives home loan modification program poor marks GOP at it again National Broadband Plan: $6.4 million in salaries, $4 million in research DAY’S END ROUNDUP Q&A with FCC Chairman Julius Genachowski Fight the present, don’t re-fight the past Dorgan: Energy, climate decisions are a ways off Shelby: Dodd bill does not end ‘too big to fail’ Conrad says health care bill will help in overall deficit reduction Thurs. tech roundup: ACTA leaks, AT&T calls for reform Reichert hospitalized for procedure on brain Emanuel: Health overhaul worth taking a political beating Obama passes over Rove and Romney’s new books Stupak loses another key anti-abortion rights backer Snowe urges spectrum reform Pelosi: Dems already see ‘sea change’ toward support for health reform Despite sending fundraising email, Kucinich is coming up short in paying party dues Graham: Health vote saps red state Dem support for climate change legislation Energy next item on Ways and Means jobs agenda Senators do a ‘terrorist fist jab’ after health bill passes Package of white powder sent to Rep. Weiner Isakson released from the hospital IRS head says no audits or decisions on costs, staffing The Europeanization of America Sen. Graham: Immigration reform ‘dead’ in health debate aftermath Bernanke calls on both parties to be fiscally responsible Social Security’s strength: Now and in the future Gibbs: Dems will get ‘equal treatment’ from WH in fall, no matter their healthcare vote Gates urges lawmakers to approve Afghan war funds by early spring Retiring Dem’s wife will run to replace him Isakson out of hospital Audience member faints at Obama speech; Second incident in two weeks House Republicans object to offshore drilling delay Nevada Republican admits he was wrong on ‘socialism’ charge TOP TWEETS Senate sends healthcare ‘fixes’ bill back to House Poll: Obama approval ticks upward Three Democrats oppose reconciliation health bill Rep. Maurice Hinchey (D-N.Y., 22nd) President Obama to repeal-minded Republicans: ‘Go for it’ Biden presides over final healthcare vote Renewable group says bill doesn’t set right standard for who pays for power lines Q&A with FCC Chairman Julius Genachowski Senators split on health care’s effect on climate bill It’s time to seat President Obama’s NLRB nominees Facebook makes new hire White House won’t comment on Obama Twitter hack The Big Question: How should Republicans respond to threats? Gates approves new regs on gays in military Obama Twitter hacker arrested, released Palin to keynote Susan B. Anthony List event White House won’t comment on Obama Twitter hack Dems launch ad blitz supporting lawmakers, attacking GOP on healthcare Health care bill should apply to everyone (Rep. Michele Bachmann) Cantor: Dems using threatening incidents as ‘political weapon’ U.S. falls to fifth in IT rankings Change to believe in or focus for hate-mongering? Georgia to appoint ‘special attorney general’ to join health suit Broadband plan’s price tag: $20 million Akin Gump to buy Dem lobbying shop Democrats support striking Medicare tax from health bill MIDDAY ROUNDUP AT&T joins Verizon in calling for overhaul of telecom laws What planet do the Tea Partiers live on? And many Republicans, too NARAL considers other primaries vs. incumbents Proposed copyright treaty would force ISPs to cut online pirates’ Web connections Pelosi wants a pool table for 70th birthday GOP lawmaker now reports threat over healthcare stance Chamber calls out China on protectionism practices Pelosi wants a pool table for her 70th birthday Pelosi: GOP not provoking threats against lawmakers Flake wades into Calif. Senate GOP primary GOP claims new media ‘domination’ in health debate Flake wants more information from ethics panel probe of PMA group GOP claims new media ‘domination’ in health debate Google’s China portal now featuring once-banned Twitter posts 10 Dems warn Kerry: Don’t expand offshore drilling in climate change bill Design for America contest from Sunlight Foundation The spit decision Obama Twitter hacker arrested, released 14 free states and the horde Matsui drafting smart grid legislation Obama Twitter hacker arrested, released Petraeus: ‘I will not ever run for political office’ GOP senators warn Obama of using recess appointment for labor board Perriello slams GOP for threat response Biden: Obama liked my ‘big f—– deal’ remark Senators munch on lobster, take naps during all-night votes Lawmakers lose 23rd Annual “Home Court” Congressional Basketball Game McDermott bill would use revenue from online gaming tax for foster kids Dell disputes India’s claim that it may revisit business in China McCain: Blame Democrats for lack of Senate cooperation Health bill expected to clear both chambers today Treasury defends efforts to end foreclosure crisis Reps. Issa, Quigley debut Transparency Caucus Kentucky Democrat paints primary opponent as a ‘Dr. No’ on healthcare Georgia special election moved to May 11 Fire Dog Lake’s take MORNING READ Top of the ballot: House gets to do it again Hoyer confident House will re-approve final fixes to healthcare bill Embattled Reid looks to November election Republicans have their sights set to take over another Kennedy seat Palin to fire up base for McCain McDermott bill would use revenue from new online gaming tax for foster kids E2 Round-up: California climate law in focus, melting ice in Greenland, and oil companies pick up the Ex-Im Bank’s travel tab Healthcare bill headed back to the House after marathon Senate push Dem base backs healthcare, seniors say it’s a ‘bad thing’ China sets pace in clean energy investment, Pew report says Senate climate update: Meetings and meetings but no text in sight Senators napping, munching on lobster