The Hill Articles: October 15, 2010

October 15
Angle burns through much of her staggering $14 million haul Pentagon warns troops in memo to be cautious with their conduct New report shows minimal rise in average Part D premiums for top 10 plans Johanns cites concern over Canadian oil sands pipeline Pelosi goes ‘pink’ for breast cancer awareness Pelosi, Specter wager on baseball playoff series DHS using social media to check for marriage fraud Snowe critical of Treasury delaying report on China Federal budget deficit for 2010 nearly hits $1.3 trillion Restore dignity to elderly and disabled refugees Congress should seriously consider biennial budgeting EPA takes key step toward blocking W.Va. coal project Pelosi, Hoyer applaud U.S. probe of Chinese green-trade policies Indiana Dem accuses Dan Coats of backing Redskins over Colts Rural phone companies: Blame big carriers for ‘bill shock’ DAY’S END ROUND-UP Stearns to speak to domain-name industry Separated at Birth: Gov. Haley Barbour and William Shatner USTR launches probe of China’s green trade practices Public option effort could be revived if Democrats keep majorities, Clyburn says Norton lends voice to fight AIDS in children Digital cam, microcomputer inventors win nation’s top tech award Unusual not to own a cell phone, Pew finds Treasury delays report on China currency Republicans looking for key wins in Arkansas Obama, Biden heap praise on Coons and each other at Del. rally Hatch: ‘I’m no Bob Bennett’ Lawyers assail Rick Scott for Medicare fraud testimony DSCC hauls in $15.5 million in September Holder vows to enforce pot laws in California if voters legalize marijuana Ethics office losing staff director White House to hold science fair Monday FCC chairman has groupies On ‘The Education of a President’ Carly Fiorina/George Pataki ’12 Angle wipes out Reid Obama addresses online bullying Lieberman could be kingmaker if next Senate winds up divided 50-50 The Big Question: Do we need a foreclosure moratorium in U.S.? Benefit managers use fraud recommendations to slam pharmacists’ proposals Rep. Blunt heads into final stretch with financial edge Poll: Less support for a national moratorium on foreclosures Consumer confidence falls unexpectedly in October MIDDAY ROUNDUP Speaking truth to Bahrain: A response to S. Rob Sobhani Advocates tweet donor disclosure debate Federal scientists say 2010 tied for the hottest yet Conservative activist Bauer launches $1 million ad blitz Former first lady urges U.S. to ‘stand with the people of Afghanistan’ Brewer denies rumors of bad health as speculation grows Obama to hold White House science fair Treasury weighs crucial decision on China amid political pressure Doing business in Iran – time for companies to choose WikiLeaks says U.S. government has blocked funding End ‘Don’t ask, don’t tell’ now Sen. Bayh calls Manchin gun ad ‘the best commercial I’ve seen’ When sports and politics collide – An unproductive legislative fight for college football Carrots and sticks for longer working lives Making America safe: On the road GOP legislative candidate shouts down Rep. Dingell at campaign forum GOP lawmaker pressures Donilon to decline national security adviser job Exxon attacks EPA ethanol decision Jon Stewart launches contest for rally signs Trial date set for man accused of threatening Rep. Boccieri Pay attention to New Hampshire Who is to blame? Steele lauds outside groups’ spending for Republicans as ‘long overdue’ After Armageddon: What to expect from the 112th Congress Bernanke forecasts slow recovery, hints at further Fed action Sharron Angle to Nevadans: Tough luck Feingold’s GOP challenger says he’d never been to D.C. before Senate run Murkowski to air ads featuring Sen. Stevens MORNING READ Good morning tech: Congress to investigate wireless industry Poll: GOP has edge in most competitive Democratic seats E2 Morning Roundup: BP deal under scrutiny Healthcare Friday RACE OF THE DAY: Ohio-01 Angle: Reid got rich in the Senate (updated) Nev. showdown: Reid calls Angle ‘extreme,’ she tells him to ‘man up’