The Hill Articles: March 7, 2010

Hearing raises concern about using committee resources before vote China not on board with sanctions to tackle Iran nuclear issue SUNDAY ROUNDUP Democratic Party unrest plays out in Emanuel controversy Cornyn praises troops for Iraq election Acting chairman Levin vows to take action on Ways and Means panel Kyl: Time to act on estate tax Report: American al-Qaeda spokesman caught, held by Pakistani authorities Second Ways and Means boss ousted; Levin replaces Stark K St.: Speaker Pelosi really holds reins of power on Ways and Means committee Top House tax writer opposes administration’s debt commission Hoyer expects House to let tax cuts expire on incomes over $250K Tax group says Obama healthcare proposal breaks pledge Reid: Senate to take up tax extenders this week Business advocates not sold on hiring tax credit Senate payroll tax credit could trigger battle with House Coalition seeks freeze on dividend tax Anti-establishment fever? Paul, Mongiardo lead big in new poll Obama relies heavily on Finance jobs bill to pay for health reform Romney: No decision on 2012 presidential run until after midterms Sen. Lautenberg implores Cablevision, Disney to work out differences Bayh, Graham seek monthly bipartisan lunches Graham: Petraeus, Mullen needed on effort to close Gitmo, get tribunals President: U.S. on track to meet Iraq troop withdrawal deadlines Dems keep pressure on Stupak over healthcare bill and abortion concerns Following criticism, Obama to host NASA forum on ‘next steps’ North Korea: Nuclear disarmament is off if military exercises proceed Fmr. Rep. Ford: Gov. Paterson should consider resignation GOPers distance themselves from questionable RNC ad Healthcare by Easter? Sebelius: ‘Not about some congressional time clock’ Sebelius: Never had healthcare ‘bill in my purse’ DeLay: Rangel should have stepped down even though ethics probe ongoing Baird: Healthcare votes of retiring Democrats aren’t necessarily in the bag Cablevision-ABC dispute likely to affect Oscars telecast Trade group hires Dem lawyer to lobby on campaign finance Moore: Democrats are ‘going to get an ass-whoopin’ of biblical proportions’ Lieberman, Levin take lead on measure to repeal ‘Don’t ask, don’t tell’ policy Even senators have to wait… and wait… for a table Stupak doesn’t just have eye on health bill, but on pulling U.S. from trade pact