The Hill Articles: October 19, 2010

Democrats are recklessly spending and killing jobs, writes Bachmann The GOP wants a return to failed policies of past, Majority Leader says Lobby group for health insurance industry announces layoffs Jeff Foxworthy Sanders’s ‘Too Big To Exist’ proposal is unrealistic, silly Making it up as they go along Scandal nets Virginia candidate donations, marriage proposal Roger Stone misses his own party, but he’s still the talk of the night with journalists Lobbying World ‘Extreme Makeover’ star Paul DiMeo: Obama wants us to be ‘un-lazy’ Weyants World: October 20, 2010 Waxman chides U.S. Chamber on climate bill: ‘A stalemate is not a solution’ U.S. settles Native American farmers’ lawsuit for $760M The new Republican right Tea Party’s wrecking crew Government auditors clear HHS in health reform probe Linda McMahon’s self-funding tops $41 million DAY’S END ROUND-UP Scandal nets Va. candidate Krystal Ball donations, marriage proposal Ex-NFL player Jon Runyan fights ‘dumb jock’ stereotype FCC chairman ‘troubled’ by TV dispute Federal officials continue looking into foreclosure problems House Dems pressure fiscal commission against Social Security changes Study: Countries tap the rich to combat red ink FCC workshop will address critical cybersecurity threats Following in Clinton’s footsteps, Obama to leave town after election Northrop Grumman CEO: ‘Be thoughtful about Pentagon budget cuts’ GOP staffer: Look to healthcare debate for repeal clues ‘Extreme Makeover’ star Paul DiMeo: Obama wants us to be ‘un-lazy’ China to limit exports of ‘rare earth’ minerals vital to energy tech Kerry outlines bill to resolve TV disputes Extreme constitutionalists Housing starts increase to five-month high Canadian ambassador chastises Angle over northern border jab Report finds preventable surgical errors persist in high numbers Pew: Search for health info largely offline HHS awards $30 million in consumer assistance grants Ex-Rep. Gilchrest backs Dem in Maryland governor’s race Democrat says he’s heard Pelosi won’t run again for Speaker FCC seeking input from the disabled for advisory committees Obamas urge supporters to volunteer for midterm effort NFIB calls for action on Bush tax cuts Capitol Police tighten security after shots fired at the Pentagon Green groups, Hurt spar over conflict of interest charges Gulf Coast restoration delayed is justice denied Report: Big Pharma paying docs with dubious records to promote drugs MIDDAY ROUNDUP Humane Society: Vitter has the ‘character to fight cruelty’ Fox looks to House panel for support in dispute with Cablevision Union leader: Labor vote will be the difference for Democrats The Big Question: Will Conway’s ‘Aqua Buddha’ ad backfire? Pelosi, Markey defend House climate panel Intel’s Otellini unsure whether healthcare law could be ‘prohibitive’ Palin tweet flubs candidate’s state Treasury will sell another 1.5 billion shares of Citigroup stock Obama: US students’ performance in science, math is ‘unacceptable’ DeMint backs Raese in W.Va. Senate race Facebook adjusts after users flood suicide memorial with anti-gay hate speech Dem tracker ejected from Allen West event by bikers Upton’s agenda: Kill the House climate change committee, battle ‘job killing’ EPA rules Rumsfeld joins Twitter, Facebook Rahm sends plea to support Dems Republicans wrestle with how they would govern if they win back majority FDA allows Iowa farm at center of egg recall to resume distribution Cao says he’d weigh Pelosi and Boehner ‘equally’ for Speaker Christine O’Donnell unsure on separation of church and state Bristol Palin has a tough night on ‘Dancing’ The permanently cynical voter GOP targets Reid for living at the Ritz Poll: Bill Clinton having greater impact for Democrats than Obama The Obama administration’s continued devastating lies about healthcare Charles Lollar is pinning down Hoyer WikiLeaks founder denied Swedish residency permit Gallup predicts jobless rate to jump higher Do Facebook fans equal campaign momentum? Ohio voters say Obama’s frequent campaigning having no impact Palin: If GOP strays, ‘then why not a third party?’ MORNING READ Gregg: Repeal not best tactic on healthcare law RACE OF THE DAY: Colorado Senate E2 Morning Roundup: Climate animates W.Va. Senate debate, two of three Alaska Senate candidates face off, Obama records radio ad for Boxer, designates ‘Mount Stevens’ and more Healthcare Roundup: Lawsuits look more like practice for high court Good Morning Tech: TV blackout continues, lawmakers wants answers from Facebook