The Hill Articles: May 25, 2010

Lawmakers set up extenders for same-day rule McConnell blasts Obama over flyers praising health reform GOP to defend ‘Don’t ask, Don’t Tell’ FBI probe of late Rep. Murtha still open Lobbying World Chamber: Citizens United ‘Fix’ gives unions upper hand Not a do-nothing Congress Banks, credit unions face tough fight on swipe fees Regarding climate change, Kerry should heed science McCain commends Guard on the border, says more troops needed McCain commends Guard on the border, says more troops needed Take time to honor the living, as well America’s best investment is in our Warrior-Citizens Brewer credits immigration law for National Guard presence Senator criticizes Obama’s ‘audacity’ in using Republican lawmakers as ‘props’ Good advice for the phonies Armed Services chairman opposes DADT repeal plan NRSC shouldn’t aid Rand Paul Hoyer: Talks continue on extenders Navigating troubled waters Republicans’ wake-up call Capitalize on Sestak scandal Let every day be Memorial Day Our sacred obligation to the troops We owe Sailors the care and devotion they give US Tribute to the American soldier Our freedom is the result of their sacrifice McConnell to Rand Paul: Stay out of the spotlight Never forget Coast Guard heroes May their memory never fade Our country relies upon the skills and abilities of our National Guard McConnell to Rand Paul: Stay out of the spotlight Dems say 9/11 first responders have earned guaranteed healthcare Justice Department reviewing Dems’ push for BP criminal probe House Democrats would add $50 billion in domestic spending to war legislation DAY’S END ROUNDUP Republican congressman rips Fox News Unions: Extenders bill should hit House floor Wednesday Communications Act overhaul pledge generates enthusiasm New Jersey lawmaker thrilled with Garden State Super Bowl Moderate GOPers at a Tea Party This June, a great American will celebrate her 99th birthday (Rep. Barbara Lee) Menendez pumped about N.J. Super Bowl House Democrats not happy with FCC broadband plan either Snowe wants action on small-biz bill, not more promises Corker gets heated at meeting with Obama Washington State Dems prepare to defend Sen. Murray Barney Frank wants to see Rep. Djou’s birth certificate Centrist GOP Sen. Collins will vote to repeal ‘Don’t ask, don’t tell’ Frank recommends House conferees for Wall Street bill Obama pitches energy plan at ‘tense’ meeting with Senate GOP One question for the Sarah Palins of the world on the BP oil spill Lawmakers to hold Iran sanctions bill until late June Sarah Palin’s enemy moves in next door Lawmakers, White House propose immigration initiatives Obama heads back to Gulf Coast Friday to view oil spill response Boeing portrays tanker rival as possible threat to national security Sen. Lincoln ad highlights fight against Wall Street EMC settles federal kickback lawsuit for $87.5 million Reid expects extenders bill to land in Senate this week President Obama going to Gulf region Friday Obama to deploy National Guard troops to U.S.-Mexico border Obama clashes with GOP, but promises to meet in the middle How dare I Obama presses GOP senators on climate, immigration The Big Question: What should immigration reform look like? Oil apocalypse or green wave? (Rep. Dennis Kucinich) CVS Caremark abuses warrant through FTC investigation and remedies BET founder opposes tax increase on carried interest Obama to fundraise for Sen. Boxer GOP senator tweets reaction after Obama meeting Lieberman: Climate bill to floor in mid-summer Lieberman: Climate bill to floor in mid-summer RNC uses Twitter to pressure White House on Sestak allegations Governors signal support of Comcast-NBC merger GOP insists ‘America Speaking Out’ Web project unrelated to 2010 campaign Conrad: Passing extenders will be a struggle Salahi’s publicist resigns amid a ‘firestorm’ of statements Levin unsure if Senate has votes to pass DADT repeal Reid warns of holiday weekend work for senators Advancing American online grassroots democracy? NBC-Comcast merger gets support Djou to be sworn in Tuesday Top Senate Democrat wants answers from Sestak on job offer allegation Obama’s spending proposals not genuine (Rep. Jerry Lewis) Report on drilling regulators finds ‘culture’ of accepting oil company gifts Dodd blames Bush for oil spill MIDDAY ROUNDUP Reid warns of holiday weekend work for senators McCain zeroes in on Hayworth’s World War II claims Emanuel to meet with Israeli officials Obama urges passage of small-business bill Obama to aides: ‘Plug the damn hole’ Nikki Haley leads S.C. GOP field in new poll Slaughter dings Obama plan for new spending-cut powers Unnecessary extra fighter engine: $3 billion defense spending waste We are listening, America — speak out! (Rep. Jim Jordan) End the blockade in Gaza Senate names Wall Street reform conferees Targeting Sarah Palin, Rand Paul, now Nikki Haley (Palin/Haley 2012) Senators screw American troops for Memorial Day NASA crowdsources moon mapping Rep. Levin: Carried interest tax increase will not change Poll: 78 percent favor repealing ‘Don’t ask, don’t tell’ House Budget Committee, Treasury Dept. fall to college kids in ‘Budgetball McCain laments effort to ‘jam’ through repeal of ‘Don’t ask, don’t tell’ policy Pelosi: Watching from above, Murtha likely pleased that election to replace him was called early Stocks drop sharply on economic concerns Boehner: Winning back House a ‘steep climb’ Drudge Report Huffington Post Hot Air Firedoglake The Corner MyDD Senate showdown over EPA climate rules scheduled for June 10 Limbaugh mocks O’Reilly in new book Ex-Facebook official feeling heat in California race Simmons suspends Conn. Senate campaign Obama & Bill Clinton’s playbook BP, TARP and SLIME Listen up Top of the ballot: Rep. Minnick meets his challenger MORNING READ Morning Tech Tip sheet: Tuesday, May 25 Q-and-A with Michelle Rhee, Part II Player of the Week: Rep. Van Hollen Energy czar: Oil spill worst in U.S. history Carol Browner: Oil spill the worst in U.S. history E2 Round-up: Interior report finds lax drilling oversight and gift-taking by regulators, officials let drilling trump science, and EPA requires BP to cut back dispersant use Lawmakers, experts say Obama should boost Intelligence director’s power House GOP feels heat on financial reform A nose for explosives Rush Limbaugh mocks Bill O’Reilly in book Extenders bill in holding pattern, action still expected this week Congress and White House reach deal on ‘Don’t ask, don’t tell’ policy repeal Take charge, avoid blame — a fine line Obama courts GOP on immigration White House backs measure to end ‘Don’t ask, don’t tell’