The Hill Articles: October 13, 2010

Feds unveil four-step plan on foreclosures Oil spill commission leader backs drilling ban removal THE HILL POLL: Democrats have edge on question of extending Bush tax cuts 50 Dems urge EPA to ignore Manchin, fight against mountaintop mining Boehner a rubber stamp for Pelosi? Oil spill panel chief defends report after White House attacks Key senator: Senate ‘poised’ to act on China currency bill Going through the campaign motions DAY’S END ROUND-UP Dem touts healthcare law in new campaign ad Ethanol backers and critics find fault with EPA E-15 decision Endangered Arizona Dem trumpets Chamber backing Chilean rescue story lights up Facebook Rep. Wasserman Schultz commends Apple for anti-sexting efforts House Dems seek action on COLA shortfall in lame-duck For Latino and immigrant voters, it’s not too late (Rep. Luis Gutierrez) GOP senators lean on NFL and players association to avoid lockout Spill panel draft findings fault industry practices, federal oversight Barrasso joins Twitter Amending an end to out-of-control spending Rep. Skelton warns Pentagon it must justify JFCOM closure Delaware Dem criticizes Obama on drilling ban Pawlenty laments resignation of ‘superwoman’ D.C. schools chief Rhee Jihadist magazine highlights risk of failure of meaningful intelligence oversight by Congress (Rep. Pete Hoekstra) Apple shares top $300 House GOP campaign chief predicts gains in ‘mid-40s and above’ Obama to solicit youth townhall questions on Twitter EPA approves the use of higher ethanol blend in some cars after ‘extensive’ tests Texas congressman celebrates Rangers’ postseason series win FCC: Privacy must not prevent telecom firms from reporting child porn The Big Question: What policies would make a third party viable? Chris Coons spent primary day on jury duty HHS says insurers can’t make it harder to enroll sick kids Chamber of Commerce hits Democratic Senate candidates on union bill First lady strikes softer tone on campaign trail States launch probe into foreclosures Fixing the union problem Andrew Cuomo — the next purple governor of NY? Rapper Jay-Z takes to the political airwaves Blunt app helps volunteers elude false promises Special forces helped design ‘Medal of Honor’ video game Medical schools accepting a greater diversity of students Steele honors Margaret Thatcher on her birthday Rep. Castle won’t make endorsement in Del. Senate race Pew: Rural Americans less likely to video chat Apple stock eclipses $300 a share Paladino apologizes for controversial comment about gays European Union won’t endorse deepwater drilling freeze MIDDAY ROUNDUP Texas congressman celebrates Rangers’ postseason series win White House: ‘Don’t ask’ will end soon NOAA launches $27.6 million climate ‘supercomputer’ center Private-sector colleges need a seat at the table of national higher-ed summits Key Dem accuses banks of ‘fraud’ in home foreclosures Pentagon to turn ID badges into e-wallets GAO calls HHS’s restrictions of MA plan communications ‘unusual’ Gov. Crist picks up backing from environmental activists Michelle Obama hits the campaign trail Interior eyes faster offshore wind project permitting Mortgage applications up behind home loan refinancings Congressional candidate to hold Q&A on Twitter Michelle Obama hits campaign trail with high approval ratings A foreclosure nightmare (Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse) Rand Paul supports swapping income tax for fair tax SEIU comes to aid of Illinois Democrat Good step toward open government for NY state White House to propose steps to eliminate black lung Intel third quarter results beat forecasts Hope: A call to leadership in the foreclosure fraud crisis Clooney on Capitol Hill Obama acknowledges some missteps The Hill 2010 Midterm Election Poll finds Republicans leading in open seats Tweets mark Navy’s ‘birthday’ Wireless industry on bill shock regs: ‘We will do more’ Rove-backed group raised $13M since attacks from Obama McCain runs across peacock in Yuma, Az. Members of Congress are not harnassing the communicative power of Twitter The Democrat and GOP stalemate before the mid-term elections Kyl predicts two-year extension of Bush tax cuts Officials react to ‘Don’t ask, don’t tell’ ruling Bipartisanship on border security is possible (Rep. Gabrielle Giffords) Democrats sing, dance at ‘Congressional Idol’ contest on Capitol Hill Poll: Record number say there is too much regulation Are Republican lawmakers’ intentions pure in limiting their interactions with female lobbyists? Attention, Mr. President: Solutions to your woes N.J. GOP wants FEC to investigate Rep. Adler, allege he’s backing Tea Partier Report: FCC leading industry-wide investigation into billing practices FCC to propose ‘bill shock’ regulations Geithner jabs at GOP for socialist ‘myth’ about Obama Good morning tech; FCC bill shock rules don’t go as far as Udall bill Frank: Don’t appeal DADT ruling until lame-duck Congress Healthcare Wednesday E2 Morning Roundup: EPA expected to bump up ethanol fuel blend Cantor admits some anti-Obama rhetoric is ‘hyperbolic’ Treasury trumpets college tax credit RACE OF THE DAY: Hawaii-01 ALL THE DATA: Numbers the stories are based on District by district – Arkansas District by district – West Virginia District by district – Hawaii District by district – New Hampshire District by district – Pennsylvania District by district – Michigan District by district – Tennessee District by district – Illinois District by district – Washington THE HILL POLL: Republicans are ahead in 8 of 10 open House districts POLL: After forty years in Dem hands, Rep. David Obey’s seat in jeopardy POLL: Majority of voters say they want a viable third party in American politics Midterm poll: The results so far THE HILL POLL: A district-by-district analysis of results and interactive map Money in the Morning NASA officials: Recovery for Chilean miners may replicate astronauts’ Business groups aiding at-risk Dems Hill aides discuss net neutrality Clooney on Capitol Hill Rapper Jay-Z hits the political airwaves Michelle Obama hits the campaign trail