The Hill Articles: May 17, 2010

Weyant’s World: May 18, 2010 Sen. Lieberman laments absence of witness from Interior agency Democrats prepare to pass war funding bill without Republican support Sen. Sill Nelson, Rep. George LeMieux will rock out to Blues Traveler Obama, as father of two ‘tall girls,’ welcomes UConn Lady Huskies to the White House Former staffer gives ‘Iron Man 2’ authentic Senate feel G.K. Butterfield toasts world’s longest-living married couple Senators preparing for final Wall Street reform vote this week Thousands of bees swarm White House Dems put faith in religious right to help boost party agenda At least three senators who oppose secret holds have holds of their own Obama to create independent commission to review Gulf oil spill Gulf oil driller Transocean beefs up lobbying, PR team Bottom Line 20 Questions: John King inside the office of Rep. Gregg Harper (R-Miss.): Adam Buckalew A Second Opinion: Dogged in the office Joint advisory panel sets up first meeting Double check from whom you get energy information Calif. Dem Richardson again in primary trouble The Kagan retreat No cash, no campaigns Obama, as father of two ‘tall girls,’ welcomes Lady Huskies to White House Lieberman praises TSA choice Books responsible for most of Obama’s assets Senate Dems seek criminal probe of BP Green coalition blasts Senate climate bill Cornyn: Filibuster not likely for Kagan DAY’S END ROUND UP Former Hill staffer gives ‘Iron Man 2’ authentic Senate feel Romney brings in more cash than Obama Chinese nationals, tech company convicted for violating military embargo Nelson and LeMieux to rock out to Blues Traveler Grijalva questions Interior’s plan to divide offshore drilling agency Report: Extending tax cuts on upper rates won’t help create jobs White House official reprimanded for consulting with Google colleagues Jewish Democratic group asks syndicate to nix Pat Buchanan’s column McCain on hunt for new campaign manager Earmark lobbyists mount effort to defend practice of bringing home the bacon Top oil regulator to step down, report says White House sees financial reform passing before July 4 White House skeptical of Iran nuclear deal Labor groups descend on K Street to protest Wall Street lobby Obama picks third nominee to head TSA Ordinary people and financial reform Butterfield toasts world’s longest living married couple Offshore drilling agency refuses to send witness to Senate oil spill hearing Reform Mexico first TOP TWEETS Reid could file cloture on financial reform tonight Batchelder named new tax chief on Senate Finance Online gambling before Ways and Means on Wednesday IRS provides additional guidance for businesses on tax credit GOP to host forum on ending EU bailouts Reid: BP’s ‘greed’ caused oil spill Reid: BP’s ‘greed’ caused oil spill Delaware GOP primary continues, despite Rollins win Obama’s Kenyan aunt granted asylum Gingrich to speak to Balanced Budget Caucus on Thursday Protesters fill DC streets in support of financial regulatory reform White House expecting Specter loss? White House expecting Specter loss? Commerce Department gives website extreme makeover BP will pay all costs of oil spill Chris Matthews, family see Robin Hood Forget Sarah Palin: It’s Rand Paul’s moment and Ron Paul’s opportunity Solutions to small business lending crisis Lieberman shows Husky pride Brownback clashes with Defense Department on auto dealer exemption NOAA: So far, 2010 warmest ever We need to train doctors differently Facing rough waters in Washington, oil driller Transocean beefs up lobbying, PR GM reports first profit in three years ITI recognizes Rep. McCaul as ‘Legislator of the Year’ The Big Question: What deals should Obama get from Mexico? MIDDAY ROUNDUP Majority of Americans oppose the U.S. bailout of Greece GOP lawmaker says Obama dragging feet on terror funds Dems, GOPers take 2010 campaign fights to iPhone, iPad Obama signs press freedom law with Daniel Pearl’s family Dems, GOP take 2010 campaign fights to iPhone and iPad No chumps from the ‘heartland’ on the Supreme Court, please SCOTUS rejects challenge to ‘must-carry’ broadcast rules Rendell: Pa. primary will be ‘very close’ Rendell: Pa. primary will be ‘very close’ Gillibrand pushes amendment to ban paper billing fees Hass: EU collapse is a wake-up call to the U.S. Dodd enters final days of last battle K Street gears up for Monday protests White House defends Kagan military views ‘Thousands of bees’ swarm White House Clinton tells Pa. voters not to act on anger ‘Take no prisoners’ ‘Bring it on!’ The people of Vieques, Puerto Rico deserve justice from the U.S. Government (Rep. Steve Rothman) Pelosi to appear on ‘Top Chef’ U.S. mayors caution against tax increase on carried interest Top of the ballot: Worst week for incumbents? Will the real Ron Paul please stand up? Double standard for professional women Nikki Haley, Sarah Palin and Jenny Sanford: The Three Sisters awaken E2 Round-up: BP reports partial success, Congress presses for more info on size of leak, and lawsuits spread with the oil Morning tech tip sheet: Monday, May 17 — More WTO complaints against China, more online participation Senate Democrats to battle over strength of Wall Street reform legislation Congress turns its attention to federal role in Gulf Coast oil leak The Week Ahead: Sens. Specter, Lincoln face voters; Murtha seat up for grabs