The Hill Articles: March 9, 2010

Announcements March 10, 2010 Magnificent, but not politics Rumors of Dems’ death Massa apologizes to Emanuel — sort of Stupak says there’s no deal near on abortion in health bill Dem leaders jockey for filibuster reform; build ties to junior senators Hatch, Baucus ask BCS to release more information Weyant’s World: March 10, 2010 Healthcare reform: Scores, fixes and parliamentary rules House changes to jobs bill could risk Republican support in the Senate Weyant’s World: March 9, 2010 White House notes bipartisan vote in Senate on extenders bill Gibbs says there is a ‘disconnect’ between White House, Hill on healthcare date R&D tax credit extension within reach Three’s company in the Pa. Senate Dem primary Massa: ‘I did nothing sexual’ but resigned due to ‘misbehavior’ Biden: Trip serves as ‘reaffirmation’ of U.S.-Israeli relationship Wealthy Republican signs up to face Himes Breitbart will join rally in Reid’s hometown Bipartisan Internet caucus launched Tues. tech roundup: Apple app agreement leaked, Cisco router unveiled Gibbs says March 18 deadline is doable Ex-GOP lawmaker who helped write business tax cuts is hired to extend them DAY’S END ROUND UP Cable firms ask Congress to fix contentious disputes with broadcasters GOP internal shows Rep. Connolly trailing Bidens almost two hours late for dinner with Israeli prime minister Stem cell research bill reintroduced Dems keep digging in Murtha’s district Total power outage in Longworth Blagojevich to read Letterman’s ‘Top Ten’ Wednesday McCain endorses Pentagon process on tanker bid as legitimate Gallup poll shows opposition to Obama health plan by slim margin In Israel, Biden condemns settlements NRG wins Energy Department grant Report: Massa faces probe for allegedly groping male staffers White House reiterates support for Giannoulias amidst GOP attacks TOP TWEETS Cisco’s new router gets praise from the feds Giannoulias camp says he won’t keep refund Melancon calls for Vitter to be investigated for fundraising letter Varney, Genachowski to testify on NBC-Comcast merger Clyburn says whipping on health bill hasn’t begun in earnest Business group launching multimillion ad campaign pressuring swing votes on health bill Michelle Obama to speak at three graduation ceremonies this spring Climate advocates: White House meeting shows Obama engaged in Capitol Hill push Michelle Obama to deliver commencement addresses The Big Question: How is Obama doing on national security? Mountaintop mining critics descend on Washington Hoyer pushes back at March 18 White House healthcare deadline Specter: ‘Momentum is building’ for health reform Lupe Fiasco and Alexandra Cousteau to meet with Blumenauer Google cheers move to allow exports of blogging tools to Iran, Sudan, Cuba Suthers backs Norton Senate votes 100-0 to highlight spending Heidi Montag lobbies for financial regulatory reform Limbaugh says he’ll leave United States if healthcare reform implemented Leahy urges Obama to reinstate privacy oversight for counterterrorism policies Harkin says Dems will finish healthcare by March 27th FCC to pitch free or low-cost Web service as part of broadband plan Bill Owens undecided on healthcare bill Tea Party plans ‘surge’ on Capitol Hill MIDDAY ROUNDUP FTC, state attorneys general slap huge penalties on identity protection firm White House changes Twitter photo to match health push Young Republicans are ready to rock the vote The energy fetish Hoyer: Massa healthcare charges are ‘absurd’ and ‘absolutely untrue’ Grassley: GOP won’t complain about vote on extenders bill The president proves too much Kucinich indicates willingness to be deciding vote against healthcare Corker: Fannie and Freddie left out of financial reform bill Rubio’s lead grows to 32 points over Crist FCC, Knight Foundation challenge citizens to create ‘Apps for Inclusion’ Romney: It’s ok to change your mind, Obama did Crossing the bridge in Selma: A walk with the courageous men and women who made history 45 years ago. (Rep. Mike Pence) Dems holding lead on generic ballot Attempted kidnapper arrested outside Capitol Obama doubling down on health care reform; time to call his bluff (Rep. Joe Barton) Massa eviction Wind execs mount offensive against Schumer’s ‘Buy American’ plan ‘The Biggest Loser:’ Capitol Police edition Sen. Graham: Give released Guantanamo Bay detainees to Homeland Security One step closer to repealing “Don’t ask, don’t tell” (Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand) Stupak ‘optimistic’ on abortion language Time Warner fires warning shot against Disney LeMieux confident Crist can still pull off victory Capitol Police arrest and charge woman with attempted kidnapping Boehner fundraises for ex-Dem Griffith E2 Round-up: Bleak outlook for climate accord, House climate bill authors cast wary eye to Senate, Spain’s cautionary green jobs tale Huffington Post Drudge Report Crooks and Liars Political Animal Instapundit contentions Centrist GOPers targeted in healthcare robocall Top of the ballot Gibbs: WH not worried about Massa allegations MORNING READ Tech industry splinters over patent reform proposal Census hiring blitz of 750,000 to cut jobless rate, offer boost to Obama Joe Biden still has one foot in the Senate; may be key to healthcare The Capitol Police’s ‘Biggest Losers’ Republicans hope Christie victory translates into House seats in N.J. Appointment of Stern to WH fiscal panel draws business fire Scott Brown: I’ll vote for jobs bill again ‘with minor tweaks’ Frank: No ‘winks and nods’ about Fannie, Freddie guarantees AIG subsidiaries pay $6 million settlement for racial discrimination Webb, Boxer TARP tax unlikely on jobs bill Dems on healthcare CBO: Deficits to average $1 trillion this decade Administration outlines ‘Volcker rule’ for banks Insurers: We shouldn’t pay bailout costs Bank groups call for stronger Federal Reserve Frank: Treasury Dept. could house consumer office Deficit on pace to surpass last year’s $1.4 trillion record Undecided committee chairmen add to pressure on healthcare reform vote Dem plan to pair health reform, student lending complicates vote Obama’s nightstand reading: the rise of Thedore Roosevelt NRSC cools its support of Gov. Crist Specter to write a third book Massa blasts Democrats, Emanuel; talks about New Year’s Eve incident ‘Hurt Locker’ star Jeremy Renner would like to meet vice president Joe Biden Rep. Barney Frank: ‘I shouldn’t be a homeowner’ Frustrated LaTourette compares position to a ‘soup sandwich’ A Second Opinion: Interns — clothing and the Internet Inside the Office of Rep. Betty McCollum: Meredith Raimondi Go natural, go nuclear Momentum for Armenian genocide measure is fading Why Dems on the fence should support healthcare reform Tea Party vs. the ’60s left All things wedding No doom for Dems Toss Tea Party into the drink How to do healthcare reform and job-creation at same time Where to go for a perfect date Planning a D.C.-area ceremony Counting votes and Dodd’s bill Wedding planning – for the grooms The chief officer of romance Finding love on Capitol Hill Amendment favors Puerto Rico in fight over rum excise tax Places to meet people in D.C. DIY Obama Date Nights