The Hill Articles: October 7, 2010

Georgia Republican spent $100K for Palin rally RNC falls short of fundraising target with $9.7 million brought in for September Christine O’Donnell warns Obama: ‘I’ve seen many Hillary for president ads running’ Bill shock and awe coming next week Deficit for 2010 falls slightly below last year’s record level Reps. Rangel, Waters’ public ethics trials won’t start until after midterm election DAY’S END ROUNDUP Udall encourages FCC to make ‘bill shock’ rules Michigan judge upholds provision of health reform law Consumer borrowing declined again in August NOAA seeks to clarify oil flow claims with spill commission Senate panel: U.S. money was funneled to Afghan warlords with links to violence Colo. lawmaker tweets ahead of ’30 Rock’ episode about Congress Nearly one-quarter of executives expect double-dip recession Biden: ‘You’re the dullest audience I’ve ever spoken to’ Social conservative group launches ad campaign against House Dems McMahon, Blumenthal trade jabs over Vietnam statements Hutchison lauds NASA reauthorization bill Climate-change witchcraft New salmon can address a myriad of problems Tax deferral to be tackled in reform talks Toomey within margin of error in Sestak’s district As government grows, so does corruption Union unveils database that tracks outsourcing of U.S. jobs In Alaska, Miller won’t reveal history of federal benefits Reid wants suspension in Nevada foreclosures Plouffe: Centrist Republicans considering a run should have their head examined Biden: ‘You’re the dullest audience I’ve ever spoken to’ AFL-CIO unveils outsourcing database DCCC ups its ad buy in NY-23 in wake of Hoffman’s exit Debate over Obama’s birthplace excluded from health reform lawsuit Community banks call for change in tax-exempt status of credit unions Looking for Obama 2.0 Plouffe: Democrats have to make up more ground before election Top Republican renews call for deputy national security adviser’s ouster Obama, Biden to make their first 2010 joint campaign appearance Dems seize on foreign donations to pounce on U.S. Chamber backing Top House Dem warns U.S. ‘unprepared’ for dirty-bomb attack Florida Dem ‘rejects’ environmental group’s backing Rep. Bright says he won’t vote for Pelosi as Speaker of the House Advocates: Dems should stop avoiding healthcare reform on campaign trail Motorola sues Apple over alleged patent infringements Gibbs pushes back on reports of White House missteps in oil spill The American anti-president and the new federalism Ron Paul to visit Iowa on Oct. 29 Baucus not yet committing to support Rockefeller Obama to pocket veto bill that could affect foreclosure fights McCain puns on ‘3:10 to Yuma’ during tour of Ariz. Rep. Levin: Fate of Bush tax cuts unknown SEIU ad props up Ohio Democrat Virginia Attorney General’s new investigation is just a form of intimidation (Rep. Edward Markey) Intel, Microsoft, eBay support Rush’s privacy bill, while noting concerns Jon Stewart rally prompts NARAL slogan contest Labor leader hints at possible lame-duck vote on union bill Meek denies he’s too far behind in Florida Senate race Diversity matters on the Supreme Court (Sen. Benjamin L. Cardin) Talking to the Taliban Akamai Technologies employee accused of corporate espionage Vetting of the president: What political buzzwords tell us about the vote IRS to hold hearing on licensing tax preparers Dodd: Prisoner swap not discussed on, ahead of Cuba trip MIDDAY ROUNDUP Is foreign money trying to buy a Republican Congress? Top Republican: Reconvene Congress before elections for tax-cut vote Republican hits Rep. Nye over campaign tracker McCaskill ready to welcome new grandchild Mortgage rates hit record lows The Big Question: Can Dems use the Tea Party to excite their base? Issa: White House has faced transparency ‘setbacks’ Clinton to stump for Conway in Ky. Survey: Tech firms still cautious about spending, hiring NARUC supports ‘bill shock’ legislation Cornyn bill would force HHS to field public comments on new regs Santorum announces formation of Iowa PAC Waxman: Title II is ‘imperfect,’ but ‘we just don’t have any other recourse’ NRSC pulls down ad in W.Va. Senate race O’Donnell asked for NRSC support at meeting with Cornyn Supreme Court hears privacy arguments in NASA v. Nelson Poll: Opinions of Palin remain low New claims for unemployment decrease again Dem candidate fires back after racy photos surface Interior launches broad review of offshore-drilling environmental waivers AP: Ethics clears lawmaker for accepting jet trip from fiance Earmark reform: Building a bridge to somewhere Palin will ‘absolutely’ campaign for O’Donnell Study: Expiration of Bush tax cuts will hit poorest hardest McCaskill welcomes new grandchild Axelrod expects Romney to be among 2012 GOP challengers to Obama Orange alert: Boehner’s tan is M.I.A. Report ranks U.S. 11th in oil, mining ‘transparency’ Military must stop deploying wounded soilders Ohio Republican blasted for lobbying for ‘foreign trade’ The unrealistic cost of being the first ‘black president’ Van Hollen: DCCC will continue to fund candidates ‘across the board’ Crist pledges to ‘crash that Tea Party in Washington’ Held up for 15 months, withdrawn FEC nominee laments ‘broken’ process Gingrich sees gains of 55 to 65 seats for GOP in the House RACE OF THE DAY: N.M.-02 Healthcare Thursday: Clyburn urges voter turnout so Dems can build on healthcare reform POLL: Speaker Nancy Pelosi did not drain swamp, key voters believe POLL: Tea Party fires up the Democrats more than it influences Republicans POLL: GOP voters more ‘passionate’ about voting in the midterm election Good Morning Tech: GAO says cyber czar needs to step up E2 Roundup: W.Va. gov’s woes like other coal-state Dems’ Money in the Morning MORNING READ Greenspan: Financial overhaul to have ‘significant impact’ on economic growth Fiscal hawks see a chance for GOP on appropriations panel Dems receive honors after bucking party on key agenda points Obama warns agenda will go backwards with House GOP win