The Hill Articles: October 12, 2010

Democrats sing, dance at ‘Congressional Idol’ contest on Capitol Hill Lobbying World 20 Questions with Ray Griggs Outcome relies on turnout Dem candidate: DCCC canceled ads because I won’t support Pelosi Dems’ gambit in Florida Great uncertainty still lies before us Watch for sudden indecision in polls Revamping public schools should not be partisan issue Ban on deepwater drilling lifted Fed policy makers discussed possibility of more monetary stimulus at last meeting Arizona Rep. Grijalva latest incumbent in tough reelection race EPA expected to make big ethanol announcement Wednesday Weyants World: October 13, 2010 House members urge caution in revamping medical device approval process DAY’S END ROUND-UP Fiorina ad defends her run at HP New study: State pensions in dire situation Biden: 2010 election more important than 2008 Independent groups post record spending in Calif. race for gov. Chamber president vows to ‘ramp up’ political efforts Judge orders halt to ‘Don’t ask, don’t tell’ Obama asked to send letters of condolence for military suicides Air Force chief: Tanker process won’t be rushed Schwarzenegger endorses Crist for Senate in Fla. Most seniors unaware healthcare reform closes Medicare’s ‘donut hole’ Time Warner Cable chief calls Genachowski Drilling backers, critics raise eyebrows at lifting of drilling ban Judge orders military to halt ‘Don’t ask, don’t tell’ discharges White House to Landrieu: Stop ‘playing politics’ with OMB hold Mullen notes 10th anniversary of U.S.S. Cole bombing Grassley, Hatch call for crackdown on China concerning poultry Rep. Bright ad: My constituents ‘don’t want a liberal running the House’ Va. Rep. Perriello has $1.3 million for final stretch So, it is about hate Iran blocks tech blog for reporting on Stuxnet worm Sanders re-introduces bill breaking up big firms Air Force general warns growing health costs could hurt military’s budget White House overreaches in healthcare reform defense SuperPacs are debasing our democracy Angle raises $14 million in third quarter Landrieu continues blocking OMB pick despite drilling ban removal Landrieu won’t release hold on OMB nominee despite end of drilling moratorium AFL-CIO sees path for Dem House majority Gov. Paterson: Don’t need ‘morality lecture’ from Paladino In Alaska, Miller vows not to discuss past Majority of people polled angry about the economy Redefining the gender gap this November Oakland nurses strike over health benefits The attack on Gillespie GAO says broadband costs, not availability, is hindering adoption Sarah Palin should challenge Obama to a basketball game Dodd proud to have Wall Street reform as capstone of Senate career Afghanistan and the fog of war Healthcare reform law divides Catholics in Pennsylvania Melancon: ‘Moratorium to be lifted today’ Jay-Z adds to effort to boost young voter turnout Palin PAC raises $1.2 million in third quarter Ethanol groups seek unity at critical time for industry Bank sues Federal Reserve to stop part of Wall Street overhaul Russian tweeters enthusiastic about Schwarzenegger visit IRS delays cost report on healthcare reform Napolitano immigration outrage The Big Question: Can Dems win by running away from Obama? Giuliani blasts Sanchez comment as attempt at ‘ethnic conflict’ Florida Dems try to reaffirm support for Meek Poll: 70 percent of voters support full birth control coverage Obama hits road hard for midterms Poll: Voters think healthcare reform will force some to drop coverage Supreme Court refuses to hear case over tax on adult-oriented businesses MIDDAY ROUNDUP Obama opposes foreclosure moratorium Report: Apple in talks to sell iPhone in India Alleged Fort Hood shooter to appear at pre-trial hearing Poll: Angle holds slight edge on Reid Bromwich: Decision on drilling ban ‘imminent’

 White House doubles down on Chamber criticism over donors AT&T buying up ads on Google searches for ‘FCC’ Report: Rep. Gutierrez to decide on mayoral bid by Thursday Twitter takes aim at Facebook NBA stars help Obama to raise $1 million at fundraiser Native 8(a): Keep It Going Pollster: Enthusiasm gap is widening Bahrain: America’s reliable partner The AARP’s misleading drug study Murkowski names Democrats as senators she admires Target the refugee ceiling EPIC: Privacy should be central election issue Iran’s uranium holdings Democrat rules out supporting ‘too extreme’ Pelosi as Speaker The NRA way Independents siding with GOP on the economy Rand Paul hits Clinton: ‘Do you think he’s an honorable person?’ Poll: Obama leads Palin by 16 in 2012 test Biden: GOP could challenge Social Security in court MORNING READ Good morning tech; VA to team with non-profit to spur wireless tech E2 Morning Roundup: Google bets on offshore wind, climate animates Senate debates and more Healthcare lobbyists seek to repair relationship with Republicans RACE OF THE DAY — Ore.-05 Money in the Morning