The Hill Articles: October 20, 2010

Grassley slams stimulus energy program following Energy Department report Wasserman Schultz says GOP plan to privatize entitlements will help Dems Citing Rep. Grayson’s ‘gutter theatrics,’ GOP challenger refuses to debate Report: Social Security benefits would be cut under Republican proposals Apple unveils new Macbook Air, updates to OS X Top GOP candidate in Mass. House race dealt blow from strip-search victim GOP lets vulnerable incumbent lawmaker fend for himself American Crossroads raises $15M from September through mid-October Pelosi appoints new historian A tale of three cities Santorum suggests he’s closer to deciding on presidential run Yahoo chief: ‘Do I look like a wimp?’ It cannot be business as usual DAY’S END ROUND-UP DNC revises upward its record haul in September Rep. Kirkpatrick hits opponent for backing out of only debate Schwarzenegger to hold live Twitter Q&A ACLU, anti-abortion-rights group battle Dem lawmaker over ads Whitman spokeswoman accidentally tweets link to risqué video Will Mike Bloomberg run in 2012? CNN stars to headline fundraiser for colleague battling cancer In search of fiscal responsibility: Ten questions to ask the candidates NRSC mocks Manchin cap-and-trade hunting ad GOP lawmaker: Christie would be an ‘outstanding presidential candidate’ Voters losing optimism Pentagon officially tells Congress of $60B arms sale to Saudi Arabia Social Security COLA and impacts on seniors (Rep. Phil Roe) Moran to fundraise at musical with ‘very adult content’ Pay-TV providers to FCC: ‘Step up to the plate’ Rep. Quigley won’t run for Chicago mayor CDC finds stark regional disparities in teen-pregnancy rates Former WaPo reporter joins software trade group Schumer cutting monster checks to help out fellow Senate Democrats Are some polls wrong? Fed reports modest growth as housing drags Tired of all the negativity? Here’s something positive (Rep. Earl Blumenauer) ACLU defends anti-abortion ad targeting Democrat’s healthcare reform vote Obama to make ‘Daily Show’ appearance Liberal groups push back against last-minute insurance lobbying on medical-loss ratio U.S. reaches $773 million environmental settlement with GM estate, 14 states Anti-abortion group targeting 42 House Dems FCC’s Copps: Fox threatened net neutrality Poll: Incumbents who backed bailout, stimulus face tough reelection Poll: Incumbents that backed bailout, stimulus face tough reelection Bush defends bailout of financial firms Clinton seems poised to approve TransCanada pipeline China as a campaign issue Shadegg: Healthcare reform not the problem, just the timing of it The Big Question: Is the American Dream still alive? IG: FBI’s Sentinel program still off-track, over budget Angle insults Hispanics, O’Donnell attacks the Constitution, Miller goons arrest a reporter, Texas Republicans suppress black and Hispanic voters Net neutrality protects free speech, ACLU says Making the case: Democratic agenda wrong for America (Rep. Michele Bachmann) Making the case: GOP wants a return to failed polices of the past (Rep. Steny Hoyer) Christine O’Donnell’s name misspelled on fundraising appeal DeMint hits Murkowski on abortion in TV ad Rep. Issa: GOP unlikely to revisit WH job offers Granger tweets for breast cancer awareness Facebook responds to anti-gay tragedies Barney Frank loans campaign $200k What rage? ‘Disappointment’ and ‘frustration’ outdistance ‘anger’ and ‘rage’ by 275 percent Aetna chief to step down Mortgage applications drop as loan rates increase Senate Dem budget chief says government must get smaller Senators raise security concerns over Chinese telecom deal plan Roger Stone misses his own party, but he’s still the talk of the night with journalists Obama to make ‘Daily Show’ appearance Abortion issue heats up in battleground districts Unions making push for Sestak as polls show race tightening Lonely are the brave Report: California must raise retirement age, contributions to save pensions China denies reports of rare-earth export cutbacks David Brooks is wrong: Campaign donors expect a return Safety of fruits and vegetables Former GOP staffer’s new novel drew inspiration from Hillary Clinton Will 2010 be another 1994? Rep. Kirk wants outside groups to disclose donors What is education reform? Pa. Democrat admits helping Tea Party candidate Pelosi’s favorability rating hits new low Obama still not qualified for presidency, Sen. Grassley says Justice Department asks for suspension of ‘Don’t ask’ ruling Pelosi falls to new low in latest Gallup poll White House: ‘Momentum has shifted’ to Sestak in Pa. Senate race MORNING READ RACE OF THE DAY: Minn.-08 Energy Roundup: BP campaign cash toxic Healthcare Roundup: Insurance lobby sheds personnel Veterans group gives Congress low marks Former GOP staffer’s new novel drew inspiration from Hillary Clinton 20 Questions with Nicolle Wallace In Chamber speech, Rep. Waxman takes swing at group’s political spending Dems’ new TV ad hits corporations for funneling ‘secret’ money to help GOP Good Morning Tech: Genachowski “troubled” by TV standoff, Kerry bill would address TV dispute Data: The numbers the stories are based on Election tides Speaker Pelosi’s ‘majority makers’ are facing possible electoral doom POLL: Only 1-in-4 see American Dream as still attainable for everyone in the U.S. THE HILL POLL: Voters are not worried about ‘extreme’ label on candidates District by district – Arizona District by district – Illinois District by district – Mississippi District by district – New Hampshire District by district – New York District by district – Pennsylvania District by district – Wisconsin The Hill Midterm Poll: District by district