The Hill Articles: October 22, 2010

Corker suggests freezing spending, expects extension of tax cuts Obama slams oil companies for bid to kill California’s global warming law Markey ‘disturbed’ by Google ‘Spy-Fi’ Democrat Critz dodges question about Pelosi Air Wars: O’Donnell’s first TV ad was effective, but too close to the election Pelosi blames Republicans for food safety hang-up Speaker Nancy Pelosi is the No. 1 issue in tight West Virginia House race Toomey makes play for centrist voters with Giuliani visit DAY’S END ROUND-UP Obama autographs supporter’s iPad Made in Midtown: The future of American manufactoring (Rep. Tim Ryan and Nanette Lepore) Google on ‘Spy-Fi’: We failed badly Report: Few hit by 2008 estate tax Pelosi tweets photo ahead of Twitter-chat Fed’s Plosser not sold on possible plan to buy up government debt FDA calls for increased food-safety efforts in wake of 10-year study Pat Toomey sidesteps questions about Sarah Palin endorsement of him A fresh look at agriculture in the 112th Congress Labor unions push quick review of TransCanada pipeline Healthcare reform model polls poorly with Massachusetts doctors Issa suggests new NPR show after grant: ‘Dancing with the Czars’ Corker urges means testing for Medicare Paul, Conway will debate after Republican’s threat to skip In a reversal, Google money goes to GOP over Democrats Giuliani questions NPR funding WTO rules in favor of U.S. over China trade complaints White House gets in on ‘Caps Lock Day’ Poll shows Tancredo tied with Dem in Colorado governor’s race Wind industry warns Republicans against ‘false statements’ on stimulus Issa suggests new show for NPR: ‘Dancing with the Czars’ AT&T: More wireless connections in Q3 than all of 2009 FCC increases pressure on Fox and Cablevision to bring TV back Franken: 2010 Senate races could be as close as mine in 2008 Buck shifts climate debate from science to economy in attack on Sen. Bennet Pelosi holds Twitterview with ‘moms’ nonprofit CDC: Diabetes could affect a third of Americans by 2050 The Big Question: Are outside groups’ ads reshaping races? Poll: IRS’s uncertain tax position making executives anxious NASA astronaut ‘checks in’ on Foursquare from space Perriello sets new standard for cynicism Obama refusal of military funds to abusive Pakistani units must go further Bloomberg tweets Facebook HQ visit Sen. Thune boosts GOP House hopeful Noem Public Knowledge: Broadcasters should not block shows on Google TV Hackers target Beck’s Tea Party ‘money bomb’ MIDDAY ROUNDUP House Republicans want answers on HHS healthcare reform waivers Tea Party surprise Verizon profits down 25 percent in Q3 GOPers react to Juan Williams firing Higher education: Not a one size fits all solution Motley: Tea Party, aided by Internet, is natural opponent of net regs GOP says compromise not on the agenda if they retake the House Democrat John Mellencamp impressed with Sarah Palin On immigration, are you a Lamar Smith-John Boehner-Steve King Republican? (Rep. Luis Gutierrez) Western oil-and-gas drillers continue legal attack on Interior rules Tea Party Express backs Idaho Republican after Rep. Minnick rejects endorsement No COLA adjustment cuts lifeline for many The Juan Williams affair The two Tea Parties Google saves $3.1 billion through tax loophole Ohio Republican accused of ‘red-baiting’ in TV ad attacking Dem on China House GOP could force vote on defunding NPR Admiral Joe Sestak’s big truth Rep. Lofgren attends launch of community tech center in Silicon Valley Biden adds ‘caveat’ to prediction that Dems keep Congress Not this year Obama counsels gay youth: ‘It gets better’ FCC Tech Advisory Council features Google, HBO Politicians take note: American voters support the UN NPR & terrorists — 1; Americans — 0 Report: Toxic powder sent to Rep. Grijalva’s Tucson, Ariz., office Capitol Police officer sentenced to five years Buck clarifies global warming view: It’s happening, but humans aren’t the cause Rebuttal of ‘To vote is power’: My words were mischaracterized Fattah seeks permanent college tax credit in lame-duck Reid: Dems’ biggest failure is not selling accomplishments Gates issues stricter rules for discharges of gay, lesbian troops O’Donnell to Stephanopoulos: ‘Thank you’ Issa: ‘Not a chance’ of Obama impeachment under GOP House Obama counsels gay youth: ‘It gets better’ Good Morning Tech: Free Press defends NPR, Obama meets with Apple CEO MORNING READ Pelosi: Bush is ‘the gift that keeps on giving’ Obama ‘excited’ for final days of campaigning Energy Roundup: Industry meets Salazar on new drilling panel RACE OF THE DAY: Fla.-22 Ortiz earmarks may have benefited former security firm Healthcare Roundup: One step closer to medical-loss ratio rules O’Donnell insists she can win on Election Day while Coons plays it cool