The Hill Articles: November 11, 2010

Barton denies he is using opposition research to upend Upton challenge House Dem leaders’ reactions to fiscal panel report differ sharply Ocean Conservancy backs Markey’s bid for top Dem on Natural Resources panel Gov. Pawlenty signs friend-of-court brief in healthcare lawsuit Public has mixed reaction to GOP election wins, new poll finds The Pelosi conundrum IBM completes acquisition of Netezza Consumer group demands hearing on Google ‘Wi-Spy’ Reports: Rep.-elect West’s former chief-of-staff pick might have inspired shooting threat Udall: Social Security reform ‘should be on the table’ Report: Emanuel’s Chicago rollout set for this weekend Nader wants Obama to delay GM’s post-bankruptcy IPO Nader wants Obama to delay GM’s post-bankruptcy IPO Van Hollen poised to take ranking spot on House Budget panel Reid tight-lipped over fiscal panel report Reid tight-lipped over fiscal panel report Coalition lobbies House to pass Michelle Obama-backed child nutrition bill ‘Media Matters’ CEO wins a lunch with Rupert Murdoch We didn’t vote for this This Veterans Day, think beyond the parade NPR conducting review of Juan Williams firing Allen West: Talk radio host won’t be my chief of staff First 2012 GOP presidential debate announced New York lawmakers want autopsy guidelines for post-9/11 deaths NPR says it’s ‘imperative’ that its federal funding not be cut Hastings plans Gulf energy oversight, cautious on new bills Biden enlists Boehner in Veterans Day remarks to increase funding for benefits Failure to reach trade deal prompts disappointment, praise EU rejects additional net-neutrality rules Maryland Black Caucus members hoping for Hoyer-Clyburn deal in whip race HHS pressed to resist health insurance lobbying The Big Question: What is the best, worst idea from the debt panel? Rep.-elect West says conservative talk radio host won’t be his chief of staff Christine O’Donnell considers reality show Miller: Palin PAC donated to recount fund Broadcast networks block Web content from Google TV Consumer spending increased slightly last month, running behind last year Facebook center brings job hopes to N.C. members of Congress Supporting veterans every day Huckabee: Iowa visit is political Lawmakers, officials tweet Veterans Day wishes Texas officials want another $12K from Rep. Ortiz for recount Kucinich to force vote on withdrawing troops from Afghanistan The message heard loud and clear from the voters (Rep. Dan Burton) DeMint lists earmark-ban co-sponsors on Twitter Democrats pulled in different directions on taxes, deficits New Congress pressed to lift restrictions on flexible spending accounts Foreclosure moratorium slows pace of process In Korea, Roskam pokes fun at Obama for teleprompters With grandparents in mind, Sen.-elect Blumenthal takes on phone scammers Grassley: 2012 GOP candidates face blank slate with Iowa voters Grassley: Health repeal will die in Senate Constituents talk Veterans Day on congressman’s Facebook page Doctors’ lobby opens up archives Report details Arctic drilling hazards Kevin Spacey attends ‘Casino Jack’ premiere The Veterans Day deficit panel Chicago bomb plot: International cooperation is not cost free Nine out of 10 write-ins votes for Murkowski went unchallenged Barton gets help from former committee heads in effort to lead Energy panel Christine O’Donnell considers reality show California Dems declare victory in two races, but challengers won’t concede Sen. Conrad: ‘If some of us have to sacrifice a political career … then so be it’ Health Roundup: Fiscal commission unveils unpopular health savings ideas U.S., South Korea miss Obama deadline on reaching trade deal U.S.-China trade wars MORNING READ E2 Morning Roundup: Markey and Grijalva face off to lead Dems on Natural Resources panel, Obama debt commission advocates gas tax hike, McNerney and Costa claim re-election victories, and more Tech Roundup: FCC investigates Google ‘Wi-Spy’ breach HP settles E-rate fraud case for $16.25 million Bachmann drops bid for conference post, backs Hensarling Markey announces bid to be ranking Democrat on Natural Resources