The Hill Articles: November 5, 2010

Fannie Mae requests another $2.5 billion in federal aid Pelosi move is a sign that Democrats intend to fight the GOP, not cut deals Flake gets backing from Lewis to join Appropriations panel DeMint warns: Murkowski legal team ‘fighting to bend the law’ in Alaska Gas groups offer agenda after Obama’s shout-out Medicaid agency proposes new fraud-fighting regulations Dem Rep. Connolly claims victory New results show California Rep. McNerney edging toward win Bachus gets endorsement from subcommittee leaders DAY’S END ROUND-UP Sen. Sanders shames MSNBC over Olbermann suspension for donations Corker confident in face of possible Tea Party challenge Ross another vote against Pelosi for minority leader Van Hollen mulls his future while Becerra announces bid Crist: No regrets on quitting GOP Supreme Court weighs censorship in violent video game case Victory met every candidate who opposed net neutrality on survey Key GOP lawmaker wants bill ending birthright citizenship Grassley slams AARP for increasing employee premiums Palin denies ‘favoriting’ controversial Coulter tweet More than $150 billion issued in Build America Bonds The Big Question: Should Pelosi run for minority leader? Hoyer ‘exploring’ challenge to Clyburn for minority whip Boehner asks governors for help on economic agenda Keith Olbermann suspended without pay over political donations Menendez marks Diwali on Twitter Exxon likes what it hears from Obama on gas development Google, Facebook, Free Press coalition aligns with cable industry on net neutrality Pressured by conservatives, NRSC raising money for Alaska ballot battle Rep. Chandler claims victory in Kentucky Republicans jubilant over Pelosi decision HHS touts new high-risk pool choices as enrollment lags Trade Adjustment Assistance: Lost in the shuffle Google Maps blamed for international conflict Smile! Cameras coming to Rules Committee hearing room Pelosi running for minority leader AP: Cable subscribers fleeing, but no one knows where Commerce Sec. Locke announces arrival in India Dems split over Pelosi bid for minority leader Republicans ask supporters to donate to Joe Miller’s legal fund McConnell sees path to ‘pretty broad agreement’ on energy Tea Party favorite backs Hensarling over Bachmann for leadership post Show support for troops with the Iraq and Afghanistan Vets of America How the new guys can keep their principles and get reelected Boehner under fire: First cut should be lawmakers’ salaries Dreier orders cameras for Rules Committee hearing room Lawmakers tweet special Yitzhak Rabin service HHS helps med students fight Medicare fraud MIDDAY ROUNDUP New Members 2010 – Minnesota ‘Hillary voters’ abandon Democrats Republican leader breaks major campaign promise after 24 hours Obama and First Lady depart for India Where do we go from here? Ellmers slams NRCC after committee declines to help with legal costs Bush: Katrina flyover a ‘huge mistake’ On Twitter, condolences for Cuba plane crash, Fort Hood victims Industry group: Net neutrality’s demise greatly exaggerated Hillary Clinton rules out presidential run in 2012 or 2016 Men checking in at double the rate of women on Foursquare, Gowalla Who’s afraid of Eliot Spitzer? Perry berated Honesty on human rights The morning after the election (Rep. Michael McCaul) Race called for Rep. Grijalva Yahoo poll: Most people want healthcare law tossed McConnell: Wanting to beat Obama shouldn’t be partisan obstacle The consequential election of 2010 YouTube removes ‘Bin Laden of the Internet’ videos Cuomo has yet to take Paladino’s concession call President Obama hails private sector job growth as ‘encouraging news’ The truth behind the issue of healthcare Group calls for action on estate tax in lame-duck LGBT community will fight for equality with or without Congress Nebraska governor rules out 2012 challenge to Sen. Nelson Economy gains 151,000 jobs as unemployment rate holds steady Healthcare Friday Rep. Van Hollen done as chairman of DCCC Good Morning Tech: Shimkus seeks E&C chairmanship Democrats angling for top positions on key panels Obama: White House forgot that ‘leadership isn’t just legislation’ Energy Roundup: Top spot on Senate energy panel up for grabs Mitch Daniels: Weak candidates hurt GOP drive for Senate Sen. Murray wins fourth term