The Hill Articles: March 5, 2010

Capitol Police upped security after shooting at Pentagon Metro Weekend preview: What’s next for Ways and Means, Obama’s healthcare push Gore-backed climate groups form single organization Rep. Schakowsky: Men don’t ‘notice when they screw up’ Hollywood’s leading ladies coming to Capitol Hill next week To GOP, Griffith wasn’t always the good doctor What Massa’s exit means for health reform DAY’S END ROUND UP Massa paves way for third upstate N.Y. special this cycle Warren Buffett, Bill Gates, other super rich may pay price for estate tax fix Sen. Reid doesn’t have the votes to pass $15 billion version of jobs legislation Democrat-turned-Republican lawmaker to deliver GOP address CBO: Huge deficits to average $1 trillion per year over the next decade CBO projects $1.5 trillion deficit for 2010 in Obama budget GM intends to reinstate more than 600 dealers Rep. Massa to resign Neal may seek Ways and Means chairmanship GAO criticizes cybersecurity effort Michelle Obama’s inauguration gown headed for the Smithsonian Dana Perino to write book about civility Romney pits ‘No Apology’ vs. ‘Apology Tour’ at luncheon Top senators say they aren’t aware of a final decision on moving terror trials A Pakistani coup in black robes Keeping our heads above water, literally. Tanner (D), who opposed House bill, now undecided Reid: Jobs remarks ‘irresponsibly mischaracterized’ Litigation v. Regulation DARPA in the market for iPhone, Android apps Byrd steers clear of Rockefeller bid to block EPA climate rules Pro-life group launches $500K campaign to target Blue Dogs Federal deficit on pace to surpass last year’s $1.4 trillion record Tea Party gets an iPhone app Frank: No ‘winks and nods’ about Fannie, Freddie guarantees Dodd to House: Trust us to get the votes for health bill fixes GOP goes after N.M. reps. for Rangel cash FTC wants input on Energy Guides for electronics Reform the filibuster (Sen. Bennet) Maintaining America’s lead role in space (Rep. Bill Posey) Conservative Brady wins Ill. GOP nod Poll: Americans trust Obama more than Congress on healthcare reform push DNC’s Kaine urges RNC to ‘clean house’ over controversial presentation Tea party candidate poses for photos with high-profile Dems McCain camp wants Hayworth to ‘apologize’ for Avatar ad Obama lauds ‘better than expected’ jobs numbers for February MIDDAY ROUNDUP Rehberg floats plan to limit new Montana national monuments ‘Hope America Fails Republicans’ terrified of positive jobs news DeMint defends Graham on climate State Department announces winners of global online video contest The Big Question: Should KSM be tried in a military courtroom? A real result from the Veterans Affairs innovation initiative McCain calls for new ‘Gang of 14’ to stop Obama’s push on healthcare reform bill Byrd offers cover to Dems on use of majority-vote procedure for healthcare The importance of strategic communication (Rep. Mac Thornberry) Lincoln’s campaign lashes out at labor for Halter support Obama’s capital gains manipulation CNBC’s Kudlow has ‘no plans’ to challenge Schumer Hatch: Romney ‘one of the few people who can turn this country around’ Microsoft staying in China, regardless of Google’s move Race ratings: Delahunt seat now ‘lean Democratic’ Rep. Johnson: No congrats for the New Orleans Saints Venture capitalists push two-year visas for immigrant entrepreneurs McCain team joins Cahill for Mass. gov. race Dodd: Financial reform bill coming in days Pivotal point pending E2 Round-up: Arctic seeps potent greenhouse gas, as Dems revolt against energy agenda Jobless rate holds steady at 9.7 percent Top of the ballot Obama insiders to work in the upcoming U.K. election — for the Tories Radio rally strikes back over royalty bill Drudge Report The Huffington Post The Corner MyDD Red State Talk Left MORNING READ Report: Democrat Delahunt to retire A Twitter quote of the day Scott Brown: I’ll vote for jobs bill again ‘with minor tweaks’ NBC-Comcast merger to reach Senate Commerce Committee next week