The Hill Articles: October 6, 2010

Big Senate gains in 2010 could put Cornyn in the 2012 White House mix FBI arrests Puerto Rican police officers, alleges corruption Bill Engvall Appointments Tiffany’s among companies wary of new rules to limit conflict mineral use Lawmakers: Expand the Joint Chiefs Jon Stewart rally prompts NARAL slogan contest Klobuchar signs snowy cards for Minn. troops President Trump? ‘The Donald’ mulls a run for office Dem candidate fires back after racy photos surface Weyants World: October 7, 2010 Orange alert: 
Boehner’s tan is MIA Palena: Still on top My take on Rahm Obama on voters’ minds Of potholes and presidents Chef 101: Jason Brumm Baucus opposes EPA climate regs Dems leaders urge HHS to crack down on Medigap rate hikes DAY’S END ROUNDUP Writers Guild wants Comcast cash for public programming Phoenix Center, FCC feud moves into day two Atlantic Council outlines steps to help prevent next financial meltdown Poll: Majority support raising the minimum wage Poll: Angle has slight edge over Reid among likely voters Rubio raises $5 million in third quarter OMB denies report it may have suppressed data during BP spill FDA outlines regulatory science initiative Rep. Levin announces outsourcing event Lawmakers want IRS to probe college bowls’ tax status James Carville would elect rat before GOP Senate candidate Updated: Hatch, Kyl respond to Baucus non-profit letter to IRS Ohio congressman rebuts Biden’s joking ‘strangle’ remark Armey calls for discretionary cuts — but not on health research DCCC spending for Reps. Mitchell, Salazar Franken asks FEC to probe U.S. Chamber’s funding after report Report: Apple to build iPhone for Verizon by year’s end Snowe blasts SBA for punting on 1099 rule Facebook unveils new features for organizing friends, downloading user information Teachers union launches $15 million ad, mail campaign for Dems Spill panel asks whether Shell Oil’s Arctic response plans are ‘realistic’ Lawmakers tell FCC that CenturyLink-Qwest merger will benefit rural America Specter to hit campaign trail for ex-rival Sestak GPO lobby fights back against medical device report Republican’s first down Justice to look into foreclosure practices after call by Pelosi, other House Dems EPA attacks Manchin lawsuit; Raese alleges political opportunism Wyden: Lame-duck wrong time to debate Bush tax cuts CTIA: Wireless data use increased by 50 percent Trump ‘absolutely’ considering election bid Del. GOP a soft base for O’Donnell Agriculture is vital to Haitian reconstruction – how the United States can help Klobuchar signs snowy cards for Minnesota troops The Big Question: What does The Hill/ANGA poll mean? Ross steps down as head of Copyright Alliance Spill panel hits administration on oil flow data O’Connor, senators headline launch of anti-Alzheimer’s campaign Time for a hiring freeze (Rep. Darrell Issa) GOP strategist Feehery moves to Quinn Gillespie Mortgage applications down while purchase requests rise First lady to Dems: Work harder than ever Daschle: White House scuttled public option early in reform debate Democrats’ Make It In America agenda (Rep. Steny Hoyer) MIDDAY ROUNDUP Voters say no way to rationing National Broadband Plan does not mention municipal Wi-Fi Obama won’t campaign for Emanuel in Chicago New CEO: Twitter is not for sale Wealthy paid less in overall taxes in 2008, report shows Key Republican says GOP ‘comeback’ ranks with ‘Miracle on Ice’ Pelosi: ‘Time that banks are held accountable’ for foreclosure policies Congressman’s wife to plead guilty to federal tax charges EPA policies are hurting the economy (Rep. Phil Roe) Geithner ups pressure on China currency Medical device makers slam purchasing middlemen First autistic presidential appointee on how the Web can improve services Rep. Markey challenger goes negative in opening ad W.Va. Gov. Manchin sues EPA over mountaintop removal Inhofe: GOP will win Senate majority, and I’ll be EPW chairman Developing a more secure smart grid for the nation (Rep. Martin Heinrich) U.S. mineral regulations can mitigate power of DRC militias Inspiring private businesses to implement better environmental standards would yeild more effective climate change FCC could make mobile app on ‘fuzzy’ wireless billing practices Salazar signs Cape Wind lease True freedom of speech has no exceptions Report: Half of critical private networks hit by political cyber attacks Geena Davis celebrates Arianna Huffington’s new book White House dismisses speculation about Obama-Clinton ticket Could BITAG have stopped Comcast’s net-neutrality breach? Who controls the Tea Party? China poised to lead patent activity, report finds Doug Hoffman backs off third-party bid for House Tech CEOs go to the White House Good Morning Tech E2 Morning Roundup: White House shifts from oil to renewables, report faults global climate aid, business group defends EPA, and much more Wisconsin GOP prospect gets Chamber nod RACE OF THE DAY: Georgia-02 Healthcare Wednesday Freshmen reflect on first term District by district: 12 freshman Democrats in danger About The Hill/ANGA poll District by district – Arizona District by district – Colorado District by district – Illinois District by district – Maryland District by district – Michigan District by district – Nevada District by district – New Mexico District by district – Ohio District by district – Pennsylvania District by district – Virginia POLL: Republicans lead widely; Dems in danger but race for the House tight POLL: Opinions of Obama will be on voters’ minds on Election Day POLL: Dislike of healthcare law crosses party lines, 1 in 4 Dems want repeal Poll methodology POLL: Independents prefer divided government and are leaning Republican Money in the Morning FCC, Phoenix Center trade barbs on jobs study Rep. Tierney’s wife to plead guilty to hiding her brother’s offshore gambling business MORNING READ ALL THE DATA: Numbers the stories are based on