The Hill Articles: May 26, 2010

The real story of extortion occurring in Mexico mines Mountains and clouds loom large in Hart atrium The ‘R word’ is on its way out Rep. Vic Snyder’s walking group wants daily wake-up call from Arkansas The Paul-Maddow interview — A liberal’s second thoughts Cantwell ventures off Capitol Hill for a workout Eccentric rocker Jack White to play White House Truman fight akin to ‘Don’t ask’ debate Pentagon pitches in as battle over F-35 engine heads for debate in the House Obama administration downplays Lincoln’s derivatives provision ACORN filmmaker James O’Keefe sentenced in Sen. Mary Landrieu break-in Kucinich staffer proposes atop the Capitol dome EADS North America sends missive to Pelosi defending its reputation Pa. Gov. Rendell outlines possible Rep. Sestak job-offer scenario Lettuce outbreak shows need for reform McConnell’s ‘Big Lie’ about Kagan Paul ‘Revere’ Ryan’s plan Obama losing face over spill Kim Jong-il, insanity plea! Simmons does not think McMahon can win Conn. Senate race Simmons does not think McMahon can win Conn. Senate race Latino groups blast Guard deployment President Obama says ‘let’s go,’ special interests conjure up new distortions to say no (Sen. John Kerry) McCaskill on the fence on benefits extension Legendary astronauts outline shortfalls of Obama spaceflight plan Nevada Republican questioned about ties to Scientology Wednesday, May 26, afternoon roundup: Facebook friends privacy Kerry excited for new Springsteen set Issa: Sestak scandal could be Obama’s ‘Watergate’ Carnahan wants ‘Stan the Man’ honored DAY’S END ROUNDUP Shaheen: ‘It is time to abolish MMS and start anew’ Dem from border district says security must precede immigration reform Hoyer remains bully on extenders Treasury sells 1.5 billion shares of Citigroup stock Runoff for Rep. Berry’s seat takes shape Democrats trumpet signs of momentum in new poll Eccentric rocker Jack White to play the White House Kucinich staffer proposes atop the Capitol dome Unchecked oil flow would cause disaster ‘heretofore unseen by humanity’ Dems push health law benefits for seniors Rand Paul shakes up campaign in wake of controversy Reid waiting on House to move on benefits extenders bill Vote iQ takes swipe at Facebook as a political platform DSCC posts, deletes Biden joke SEC approves consolidated audit trail DSCC posts, deletes Biden joke Senate panel clears ‘retardation’ bill Hoyer: Extenders to be taken up in ‘very near future’ Vito Fossella says he won’t run again Raising taxes on ‘carried interest’ will hurt Main Street Building a new American agenda (Rep. Jason Chaffetz) The Big Question: Troops on the Mexican border a good call? Geithner urges action on European debt plan Joint Chiefs, McCain oppose ‘Don’t ask, don’t tell’ compromise Let Obama eat what he wants We must adapt to al-Qaeda (Rep. Pete King) Help provide justice for Native veterans (Rep. Ann Kirkpatrick) Calif. should do right by students (Rep. Mike Honda) Facebook CEO Zuckerberg announces privacy changes GOP requests special prosecutor to investigate Rep. Sestak’s job offer Obama: No guarantee BP attempt will work Rendell is latest Dem to want more information on Sestak offer Obama to outline oil leak review Why do we distance ourselves from the oil disaster (Rep. Dennis Kucinich) Remembering the oil spill victims (Rep. Charlie Melancon) Feds give go-ahead for BP procedure to stop oil spill Feds give go-ahead for BP procedure to stop oil spill Lieberman applauds Nelson — on Twitter Poll: Ariz. law popular, but Latinos turn to Democrats Waxman joins lawmakers seeking answers on Google privacy flap The Constant Gardener U.S. debt reaches level at which economic growth begins to slow Nelson will back ‘Don’t ask, don’t tell’ deal We must dismantle ‘Don’t ask, don’t tell’ Netanyahu to meet with Obama at White House next week MIDDAY ROUNDUP ACORN filmmaker O’Keefe will plead guilty to lesser charges Lautenberg, Menendez are pumped for 2014 Superbowl in New Jersey Van Hollen: Final vote on extenders today ‘difficult’ Against the Medicare doctor pay cut Join us as we race for the cure June 5 (Rep. Gerry Connolly) Increased border security is the right move (Sen. Tom Udall) Biden jokes about Blumenthal’s service record Biden jokes about Blumenthal’s military service misstatements Rossi: ‘Replace the Pelosi-Reid healthcare bill’ New home sales hit highest point in two years Senate GOP to oppose ‘blatantly reckless’ extenders package Business Roundtable declares extender bill a job killer Top House Dem predicts repeal of ‘Don’t ask, don’t tell’ Obama jokes about ‘warm and cuddly’ meeting with GOP Senate GOP preparing alternative extenders bill offset by cuts to stimulus Conrad opposes line-item veto proposal Nelson: Obama should take over spill fix if BP fails Wednesday White House official defends line-item proposal Graham opposes deal on ‘Don’t ask, don’t tell’ Restaurant group, MADD square off over requiring alcohol detectors in cars Interior IG is probing federal approval of Deepwater Horizon rig operations Obama jokes about ‘warm and cuddly’ meeting with GOP Nelson: Obama should take over oil spill fix if BP attempt fails McConnell sets stage for extenders battle Obama: Pro sports should do more to rein in ticket prices Obama says Boxer asked for ‘help’ House GOP debuts social site for policy ideas CBO finds 3.7M jobs created by stimulus Q&A with Michelle Rhee: Part III Morning Tech Tip Sheet: Wednesday, May 26 – Apple antitrust inquiry, Google goes to DC MORNING READ Top of the ballot: Ward loses in Idaho Obama blames GOP for lack of bipartisanship Obama backs Phoenix Suns’ protest of Arizona immigration law E2 Round-up: Obama readies new offshore safety mandates, BP readies ‘top kill’ Wednesday, and more questions about Interior’s drilling permit ban 20 Questions: Fred Thompson Dems, GOP fight civil wars in primaries House panel details ‘warning signs’ in hours before offshore rig blast Obama heckled over ‘Don’t ask, don’t tell’ — again Slaughter: House has votes to pass extenders package Weyant’s World: May 26, 2010 President Obama sends 1,200 troops to fortify Mexican border ‘Doc fix’ cut could yield extra $27B