The Hill Articles: November 18, 2010

Rangel finds an unlikely friend in Bachmann Texas Gov. Perry to head Republican Governors Association House panel recommends Rangel be censured for ethics violations Obama looks to seize momentum on GM’s positive offering Senate Dems claim enough votes to repeal ‘Don’t ask’ policy Waxman, Markey oppose move to curb Energy Committee jurisdiction DAY’S END ROUNDUP McConnell and 32 Republicans file brief on repealing health reform Virginia Republicans want George Allen for their Senate nominee Low mortgage rates continue to stabilize home prices, administration says Van Hollen defends DCCC strategy; says 2010 ‘could have been even worse’ ‘Itching for new adventure,’ Reid spokesman Manley leaving staff Unemployment benefit extension fails in the House Boehner: GOP will move ‘quickly enough’ to repeal healthcare law Dems to hold separate vote on extension of middle-class tax cuts Ex-Paul volunteer pleads not guilty in stomping Obama: GM offering shows automakers ‘again on the rise’ Webb lifts holds over nominees Barney Frank mum on 2012 Senate race Reid in ‘no rush’ to name head of Senate Democrats’ 2012 campaign efforts Rahall sees no chance in Hastings move to shift energy policy jurisdiction Boehner takes no stance on moving Energy Committee jurisdiction Rep. Bishop narrows Altschuler’s lead in N.Y. Dodd’s major Twitter gaffe: ‘U love torturing me w this s—‘ GOP members more influential than Dems on Twitter, study finds Proposed rule concerns advocates for Hispanic higher education access Rangel gets emotional in speech before ethics panel Gibbs: Ratifying START treaty is a ‘no-brainer’ Bring in the lobbyists Blue Dogs accept compromise on rules to curb Pelosi power Finding common ground in the new Congress New Jersey Republican: Christie should stay in N.J. C-SPAN poll shows public wants bills posted online Redefining the federal role in public education (Rep. Mike Honda) Vote on childhood nutrition delayed until next month A recession neither great nor small Wedding bells will never ring? Report: Qualcomm discusses spectrum sale with AT&T NPR hails ‘good judgment’ in Congress for voting down funding cuts Energy Republicans mobilize against push for energy oversight Mortgage rates climb for first time in eight weeks House fails to eliminate NPR funding Sen. Hatch: I’m not Bob Bennett Good riddance to the Paycheck Fairness Act Hoyer ‘disappointed’ by GOP’s postponement of White House visit Senate Judiciary approves online copyright bill to shutter ‘rogue’ sites Freshman spouses inquire about viability of ‘cot’ living The Big Question: Will Obama be able to pass the START treaty? Republicans: Government should probe NPR’s dismissal of Juan Williams MIDDAY ROUNDUP Upton bashes Hastings’s play for energy jurisdiction, urges GOP leaders to nix it Lisbon Summit is a chance for nations to reaffirm commitments in Afghanistan I won’t support Omnibus spending bill (Sen. Mitch McConnell) Rangel rallies in Harlem, on the Hill canceled at his request House Dems to force vote on unemployment benefits No. 2 Dem said House caucus needs ‘more openness and inclusiveness’ McConnell to oppose omnibus spending bill Dodd’s major Twitter gaffe: ‘U love torturing me w this s—‘ The Lisbon Summit is a chance for nations to reaffirm commitments in Afghanistan Deal on small-farms exemption helps food-safety bill’s chances Lawmakers challenge regulators on foreclosure documentation problems Retooled GM up early in trading after IPO Senate working on one-month ‘doc fix’ Boehner has no time to cook on his birthday House GOP unanimously adopts earmark ban Top Dem strategists claim White House was ‘out of touch’ during 2010 campaign Protester wields iPad in new spin on signs Reid threatens weekend session to pass food-safety bill GOP freshman-elect Reed to be sworn in following hospitalization Hastings urges GOP to back committee shift on energy Shimkus seeks to position himself while defusing tensions in energy panel race Geena Davis on Capitol Hill Thursday New GOP senators: No vote on New START until next year Dems pen letter to GOP targeting incoming freshman Andy Harris Convicted on 11 counts, Rangel asks ethics panel for mercy Food safety too important for partisan delays (Sen. Harry Reid) Glenn Beck fibs on healthcare reform’s 1099 requirement Grayson helps his office prepare for transition State Dept. defends terror verdict after defendant convicted on one charge President Obama’s capitalist triumph on autos Sarah Palin v. the bipartisan Anti-Palin coalition Barton: Energy panel members ‘united’ against Hastings’s bid for energy jurisdiction GOP chairman: Republicans’ best interest is in working with Obama Donald Trump talks up possible 2012 GOP run for White House Republicans pounce on terror trial verdict Health Roundup: Berwick fireworks fizzle Energy Roundup: Key Republican to push rare-element mining GAO unable to get counterterrorism stats from FBI as Leahy, Grassley ask Ohio Tea Party splits with Boehner on ethics Senate Dems seek more Obama help Good Morning Tech: FCC chairman says net neutrality rules still on the way House bill would give DHS authority over private sector networks House will take up unemployment benefits extension Thursday Hastings seeks expanded energy role for Natural Resources panel Sen. Murkowski declares ‘miracle’ victory in Alaska Chamber takes victory lap, promises to keep fighting regulations Pelosi quashes uprising Murkowski beats odds, wins write-in bid in Senate campaign Obama calls GM initial public offering “a major milestone” Boehner favored as 61st House Speaker on his 61st birthday White House says it has the 67 votes needed to ratify arms-control treaty Campaign ad featuring Sen. Stevens may have salvaged Murkowski’s campaign Dangerously Delicious Pies Masala Art Congress’s favorite restaurants Mi Vecindad Mussel Bar by Robert Wiedmaier Plan to cut mortgage deduction stirs housing industry’s K Street machine Author Q&A Boehner has no time to cook on his birthday Freshman spouses inquire about viability of ‘cot’ living The public spoke, and it wants jobs Biden’s bio reveals a life of ambition House Republican wants leaders to end ‘painful to watch’ Energy panel fight Sec. Clinton, Kerry, Lugar hold press conference in near-darkness Casa Nonna: Grandma’s house has been renovated into an upmarket and upscale concept House Democrats introduce bill to extend unemployment benefits for three months Gay rights groups: Obama, Reid to push ahead on ‘Don’t ask, don’t tell’ repeal