The Hill Articles: November 12, 2010

Rep. Towns is lobbying to get the top spot on oversight committee Dem leadership offices decry Larson’s election schedule as self-serving Still trailing, Rep. Etheridge calls for a recount Perry ‘pleased’ to head GOP governors Bloomberg chief uses lunch to lobby Genachowski against NBC-Comcast merger DAY’S END ROUND-UP Sen. Lisa Murkowski: Sen. DeMint will have to make first move for ‘making up’ Boehner files brief in favor of court challenge to healthcare reform Kentucky race appears decided after Barr gains only one vote (updated) Rep. Bobby Rush seeks to lead telecom subcommittee for Democrats Palin hacker sentenced to a year in custody Poll shows majority wants tax cuts for everyone Rand Paul: Fiscal commission report doesn’t go far enough Lawmakers react to ‘Don’t ask’ ruling Poll: More than half of public views Palin negatively The GOP’s new hegemony in the South Democrat vows to repeal 1099 filing rule from healthcare law Baucus will introduce legislation to repeal 1099 requirement Audubon backs Markey for Natural Resources Committee post McCain’s photos from Iraq Alexi Giannoulias not running for Chicago mayor Rep. Peters undecided on Pelosi for minority leader Shuler may officially launch bid against Pelosi on Sunday talk show, ‘Morning Joe’ Palin e-mail hacker sentenced to a year in custody The GOP’s new hegemony in the South Johanns joins move to ban earmarks We need a fix-the-economy commission Senate Republicans seek hearing on White House changes to drilling report DeMint names two more earmark-ban supporters Let’s give everyone a tax cut (Rep. Bill Pascrell, Jr.) DoE creates renewables, efficiency advisory panel Despite trailing, Illinois Dem ‘encouraged’ by vote trends Arming the Kingdom Supreme Court lets ‘Don’t ask, don’t tell’ policy remain in place McCain tweets Iraq trip photos Report: Facebook to debut ‘Gmail killer’ on Monday GOP fiscal panel member hardens stance on report Consumer confidence increases for the first time in three months The Big Question: Should Michael Steele keep leading the RNC? Eyeing chairmanship, Stearns plays catch-up on member donations Effort to reject legal challenge against healthcare reform gathers steam Divided Republicans make case on earmarks ban before Senate showdown MIDDAY ROUNDUP Jon Stewart defends George W. Bush on MSNBC Welcome to Washington ‘Protecting’ us out of business October was biggest month ever for political advertisements Conservative think-tank says repeal of health reform provisions would spur growth Survey: iPad users more likely to drop cable TV Palin book tour includes stops in Iowa and South Carolina Study: Behavioral care can help children recover from autism Social Security reforms could be bombshell for House GOP Michelle Obama-backed child nutrition bill takes off Rep. Barrow refuses to back Pelosi after tough reelection Fox News host O’Reilly suggests merger will make MSNBC’s coverage less liberal Pelosi suggests parties can work together on 1099 provision Democratic lawmaker: White House sending ‘mixed signals’ on taxes Geithner bets on trendy yoga store Pelosi won’t budge on expiring Bush tax cuts Crossing Eliza’s river again Palin loyalty tough to beat in a GOP primary race Sen. Murkowski halfway to victory as vote counting continues in Alaska E2 Morning Roundup: Clean energy groups ready lame-duck push Michigan’s Anuzis challenging Steele for RNC chairmanship Obama lauds Pelosi as an ‘outstanding partner’ Health Roundup: Michelle Obama-backed nutrition bill takes off MORNING READ Bernanke’s relationship with GOP deteriorating over Fed decisions Good morning tech: Consumer group wants Google ‘Wi-Spy’ hearing Geithner made bet on trendy yoga store