The Hill Articles: October 14, 2010

Pomeroy gets vote on COLA bill Rahall takes sole credit for blocking bill to end mountaintop mining Conservative group launches TV ad hitting Rep. Grijalva Business executives pessimistic about the economy Outside conservative groups aim to draw out Democratic cash in ‘House surge’ Boehner signs conservative pledge to repeal healthcare reform law Bloomberg ready for ‘Project Runway’ appearance Americans pay more for mobile, NAF says Young voters at MTV forum challenge Obama on big issues of the day Recession spurs uptick in indirect taxes worldwide Wireless industry adds to FCC To-Do list Dems running scared — even when they shouldn’t be Gutierrez won’t run for mayor of Chicago Banks repossessed a record number of homes during the third quarter Justice Dept. seeks stay on injunction of military gay ban FCC to host wireless spectrum summit Oct. 21 Snooki plugs Obama youth town hall on Twitter The Brown Bailout guy has a point FCC approves ‘bill shock’ proceeding over GOP concerns Study: Healthcare reform a financial hit to firms Gov. Barbour helps RGA rake in $31 million Barton hits EPA on Clear Air rule costs FCC creates fund to close gaps in wireless service Reid defends his barbs toward Angle as pivotal debate looms Florida judge: Fight against insurance mandate can proceed Poll: Blumenthal lead back to double digits in Connecticut DAY’S END ROUND-UP White House proposes tougher coal dust rules to fight black lung Congress to investigate wireless industry The Big Question: Does the far left have a big impact on Dems? Schwarzenegger calls ‘whore’ remark unacceptable FCC approves changes to CableCARD rules Commerce Dept.: U.S. trade deficit widened sharply in August Norton uses Colbert rally to trumpet D.C. voting rights Democrats tout financial advantage going into Election Day First lady casts early ballot in Chicago Rep. Clyburn: Black vote could be ‘secret weapon’ for Dems in midterms Ex-Rep. Davis predicts GOP takes House but the result will be ‘gridlock on steroids’ There’s nothing misleading about skyrocketing brand name drug prices Glenn Beck asks listeners to give Chamber its biggest fundraising day ever New focus on mining dangers won’t save mine safety legislation League of Conservation Voters says stopping Prop 23 is top election priority Wyoming will remain steadfastly Republican Poll: Consumer spending hits two-year low Internal poll shows Rep. DeFazio in tight race in Oregon A plan to end failed federal programs (Rep. Darrell Issa) TIME to celebrate ’40 under 40′ Thursday Healthcare reform lawsuit ruling expected Jeb Bush backers aren’t worried about George W. Bush fatigue MIDDAY ROUNDUP GOP senators lean on NFL and players association to avoid lockout First lady casts early ballot in Chicago Tweets celebrate miners’ rescue Unemployment claims rise more than expected Daniels cool on 2012 presidential run DNC chairman isn’t ‘wild about’ Manchin’s cap-and-trade TV ad Leading the military toward a more secure energy future (Secretary of the Navy Ray Mabus) Weiner announces wife’s spot in ’40 under 40′ Dell settles fraud charges with government for $100 million Delaware debate: A pathological problem on taxes Green, Appalachian groups defend EPA in mining lawsuit White House to become ‘Pink House’ The Pink House Brazilian sugarcane group calls on Congress to end ethanol tax credits Getting past the controversies in the child nutrition reauthorization FCC: Consumer charged nearly $70K for monthly wireless bill Union-district collaboration earns national attention We must invest more in local agriculture to help the hungry Ex-Rep. Bass faces questions over work on behalf of company Ex-N.H. Rep. Bass faces ethical questions after stock buy comes to light Another Dem lawmaker backs off supporting Pelosi, wants Blue Dog for Speaker Pawlenty raises nearly $778k in last quarter before elections Murkowski backers worry about spoilers MORNING READ Good Morning Tech: Wasserman Schultz commends Apple Poll: Strong support for renewable energy, as long as it doesn’t cost much E2 Morning Roundup: House Dems press EPA to stand firm on mountaintop mining. Plus, the oil spill commission vs. the White House, Christine O’Donnell on drilling, and much more Healthcare Thursday RACE OF THE DAY: Ark.-01 POLL: Voters more likely to see Democrats as dominated by extremists THE HILL POLL: Independents prefer cutting the deficit to spending on jobs Democrats debut new TV ad to pair with Obama’s youth town hall Money in the Morning Report: Bush wanted to run Major League Baseball before entering politics Report: Fannie, Freddie paid to help run TARP Study: VAT will hurt the economy Democrat Coons says he’s ‘nobody’s pet’ in Del. Senate debate