The Hill Articles: September 14, 2010

Democrats reveal little on Bush tax cuts at presser Murkowski says no to Libertarian bid, will decide on write-in nod Friday Senate defeats plan to strip filing requirement from health law Ohio GOP senator leans against extending Bush-era tax cuts Senators won’t back defeated Murkowski in write-in campaign Campaign Tactics: Tax, Tea, Boehner Rahm’s next move A more effective approach to foreign aid is necessary House leaders call press conference on Bush tax cuts Polling the right people Right time for Snowe switch Mea culpa, theya culpas Durbin supports Warren in head consumer agency Demonizing John Boehner Pentagon unveils markers for cutting defense costs EPA chief slams industry lobbyists over ‘trumped-up’ climate rule claims Weyants World: September 15, 2010 Adrian Grenier Lobbying World Banks and large investors are clashing over new SEC-proposed disclosure rules Dems might use lame-duck period to force job killer Byrd bill’s reforms will ensure worker safety WTO myths blocking China currency progress Nation’s miner welfare is paramount and must be industry’s first priority An investment in infrastructure will put us on road to economic recovery New Jersey on second stimulus: Fugetaboutit DAY’S END ROUNDUP Missouri insurance director slated for federal financial risk council Stark raises questions with federal payments for dialysis drugs Sen. Cornyn hedges on backing O’Donnell after Delaware primary Durbin: Democrats stand by president on tax cuts Groups reiterate Craigslist disapproval Defense Authorization bill will address the DREAM Act and discrimination in the military (Sen. Harry Reid) House GOP appropriators call for “clean” bill to extend funding for fiscal 2011 Legislation to lift cell-phone reg advances Bill Walton asks lawmakers to combat piracy and fund science and math education Reid to Lady Gaga: ‘Don’t ask, don’t tell’ vote will be next week Senate Appropriations Committee delays Interior-EPA markup Lawmakers demand answers on egg recall Gen. Petraeus still in touch with McChrystal Rep. Calvert’s dog wins cutest dog on Capitol Hill Cornyn: Packaging ‘Don’t ask, don’t tell’ repeal with military bill ‘cynical, transparent’ IBM CEO blasts HP, Hurd Carper predicts Castle primary win Democratic leadership hides behind failed policies by proposing more spending (Rep. Frank Lucas) Boehner to call for open debate on Bush tax cuts House likely to consider Senate-passed small-business bill Obama administration announces new prevention and wellness awards Ex-Rep. Lazio fights back conservative challenge in governor’s race Obama to publish children’s book this fall Baucus: One-year extension of Bush tax cuts a ‘bad idea’ White House believes assaults on Boehner are bearing fruit The Tea Party’s false steps Ending tax cuts for small businesses would hurt the economy (Rep. Tom Cole) Pro-health reform group focuses spotlight on law’s benefits for the middle class Support the Restore Truthiness movement! Boehner against possible Dem maneuver to stymie GOP on taxes President Obama: Focus on your education California Dem targets Rep. Lungren for ‘double-dipping’ Dems on Senate spending panel want separate EPA rules vote Meghan McCain ‘stuns’ Don Imus U.S. Chamber, energy trade groups urge spending panels to block EPA climate rules South Korean ambassador touts net-neutrality policies No last-minute Fenty endorsement from Obama Qualcomm chief: Wireless industry ‘caught by surprise’ about wireless data traffic Corker: START treaty much improved Landrieu offers a bill to change 1099 provision Labeling China as a currency manipulator invites trade retaliation (Rep. Peter Roskam) Reid to Lady Gaga: ‘Don’t ask, don’t tell’ vote will be next week Pawlenty adds full-time Iowa staffer and plans another visit Lady Gaga: Call ‘Harry Reid’ Consumer group calls for state ballot initiatives to rein in premium hikes The Big Question: What would a Castle loss mean for the GOP? Senate appropriators reduce funding for Lockheed’s F-35 Joint Strike Fighter Graham says he could agree to temporary extension of tax cuts Obama administration working on new framework for IT procurement Senate Interior Dept. spending bill to block West Coast drilling Palin to raise money for Rand Paul in Kentucky Collins seeks two-year extension of all Bush tax cuts Rep. Van Hollen has ‘no intention’ of making bid to be House Speaker Senate votes to move forward on small-business bill Senate defeats Nelson plan to limit Big Oil tax break Sen. Carper blasts Medicare agency’s response to his concerns on prescription-drug program integrity Calif. Republican calls The New York Times newsroom a ‘lion’s den’ MIDDAY ROUNDUP Pew: Cell-phone applications not yet ‘indispensable’ Trade groups spar over proposed mandate for FM radio on cell phones Questions over USC’s capitol shout-out since title stripped Johanns amendment would have weakened individual mandate Senate votes against ending debate on 1099 repeal Dr. Ronald Walters: The W.E.B. DuBois of our time (Rep. Bobby Rush) High-tech job market flat in first half of 2010 Rep. Maloney says House seniority will pull her through McCain: Obama playing politics with security; GOP can take Senate Report links interdependency between large and small businesses GOP’s Civil War 2010 — a prelude to 2012 We’re just getting started McCaskill praises iPad as tool for handling trial documents Protecting small business from the Health Bill’s consequences (Sen. Mitch McConnell) The Senate’s call to action on ‘Don’t ask, don’t tell’ Gutierrez keeps Pelosi waiting for check Lady Gaga: ‘Call Harry Reid’ about ‘Don’t ask, don’t tell’ D.C. mayor hints Obama makes it look too easy U.S. health plans seek profits abroad Consumer Reports disses iPhone 4 again Illinois Republican tweets birthday wishes at Gibbs Obama’s problem that won’t go away Confidence in economy weaker than a year ago, poll finds McConnell says he’ll back Tea Party candidate if she wins Delaware primary Grassley ad highlights Twitter, social media Attention child nutrition shoppers no-brainer for WIC in CNA Where are all the female chiefs of staff? Marmaduke, Mr. Jinx on Capitol Hill today American hiker released on bail by Iran Obama will publish a children’s book this fall Lieberman ‘hopes’ Democrats will hold Senate majority, but won’t campaign Mixing the message on purpose RACE OF THE DAY — DEL. AT-LARGE Rangel: This marks the ‘final judgment of my constituents’ Clyburn: Dems aren’t thinking about a future without Pelosi Google wants the FCC to compel more ISP data Good morning tech Union leader: Ohio GOP candidates represent ‘false populism’ Democrats launch TV ad targeting Boehner’s ties to lobbyists E2 Morning Roundup: White House seeks drilling oversight cash, the battle over EPA climate rules heats up, DOJ readies oil spill lawsuit, and much more Republicans rally around Boehner in battle over taxes Deficit talk cools as parties spar over extension of tax cuts MORNING READ Biden warns against O’Donnell victory in Delaware Healthcare Tuesday Pelosi faces tense caucus as Nov. looms Campaign finance showdown in works The envoy of Europe Question over USC’s capitol shout-out since title stripped Gutierrez keeps Pelosi waiting for check Player of the Week: Nancy Pelosi Money in the Morning Obama recounts identity struggles in back-to-school speech Democratic aides may get cold shoulder from K Street after midterms Labor unions haven’t forgotten their pledge on healthcare vote Internal disputes on taxes spread to GOP GOP considers plan to stymie new greenhouse gas rules at Senate markup Reid seeks to move ‘Don’t ask, don’t tell’ repeal legislation President Obama seeks his inner Bill Clinton and feels voters’ pain Nelson, Begich suggest using stimulus funds to pay for repeal of 1099 requirement