The Hill Articles: September 15, 2010

The next test for Tea Party: Running multiple campaigns in general election Appointments A slice for lunch is a right, not a privilege, at We, the Pizza Bank at center of Waters controversy got $12 million bailout despite reviews White House slashes huge IT projects, more cuts coming A visit to Buddha: Buddha Bar offers vibrant atmosphere, lively food Lobster truck encounters boiling-mad Capitol Hill residents, D.C. police Denzel said he wants to play hoops with Obama Sen. Bond lets the cat out of the bag on the radio Sanchez enjoys the ‘hunks’ Lawmakers: Craigslist, Web exacerbate child prostitution problem Longoria all business on Capitol Hill Conservative vulnerability is a myth New START is necessary Court paints with broad brush, upends U.S. stem cell policy Lew hearing set for Thursday morning Jack Lew should take a cue from the Nixon era Warren picked to oversee creation of consumer bureau White House expected to name Warren to head consumer protection agency Obama admin eviscerates rail, airline workers’ right US tied to world community Tea Party’s already won Weyants World: September 16, 2010 Senators want movement on patent reform bill Biden: White House will go to the mat on Bush tax cut pledge DAY’S END ROUNDUP WTO ruling gives EADS ammunition in tanker fight against Boeing Whitman breaks self-funding record set by Bloomberg Steele to O’Donnell’s GOP critics: ‘Stop it’ Biden: GOP said ‘no moderates need apply’ with Delaware primary Next test for Tea Party is running multiple campaigns in general election Democrat backs repeal of healthcare reform Coburn outlines concerns with food-safety bill House passes bill that would allow lawmakers to swear in American citizens Obama ramps up pressure on Republicans over taxes Dozens of groups to call for end to Bush tax cuts for the wealthy Ways and Means health leaders introduce tougher fraud prevention measures We must promote multilingualism in our schools (Rep. Judy Chu) Rep. Taylor becomes first Dem to back repealing health reform House GOP launches crowd-sourced map of stimulus signs Interior requires permanent plugs for unused offshore oil-and-gas wells Webb seeks freeze on cost-cutting move of closing Joint Forces Command Reid: Coons, ‘my pet,’ will win Democrats try to explain why longest-serving member isn’t ‘nervous’ Democrats to meet Obama to plan DREAM Act immigration push Rep. Levin taking inclusive approach on China currency Sex trafficking victim: ‘Every pimp has a MySpace page’ Denzel Washington wants to play hoops with Obama The Tea Party gives Democrats an opening nationally Poll: 77 percent of young voters say they will turn out for midterms Pence says threat of tax hike hinders job growth SEIU picks immigration advocate as number two Delaware’s GOP House primary also ends with Tea Party upset Craigslist breaks its silence on sex trafficking, noting White House meeting We are pioneers and must invest in infrastructure (Rep. John Hall) FCC launches online database of licenses NOAA: First eight-month period ties global heat record Ways and Means chairman says Senate will act first on Bush tax cuts EPA scuttles Bush-era voluntary climate program Medical device industry touts safety of regulatory approval process Lawmakers slam Craigslist for child prostitution problem Palin says her endorsements can be a ‘double-edged sword’ Obama to convene Cabinet meeting to push economy focus Greens launch new campaign to protect EPA climate regs DeMint on GOP: ‘I don’t want the majority back if we don’t believe anything’ Despite polls, Democrat doesn’t expect easy win over O’Donnell in Delaware Republicans get their candidate in New Hampshire Senate race with Ayotte win Levin presses Obama to ‘promptly investigate’ China on green energy Sen. Kyl: ‘It will not be as easy’ for O’Donnell The Big Question: Should the GOP back Tea Party candidates? House to vote on bill that would allow lawmakers to swear in new U.S. citizens More lessons learned White House plays up O’Donnell win as intra-party rift in GOP Rep. Sanchez enjoys the ‘hunks’ Rural phone providers to make case against overhaul of Universal Service Fund Groups unify push for renewable power mandate GOP Castle donors unsure about O’Donnell Laying the foundation for long-term economic growth (Rep. Phil Roe) Rep. Lynch survives, challenged on healthcare ‘no’ vote Lawmakers introduce prostate-cancer bill MIDDAY ROUNDUP Hoyer: Committee leaders will decide who moves first on Bush tax cuts Van Hollen: No decision yet on keeping climate panel Pelosi: Tea Party primary victories ‘very positive’ for Democrats Rove: O’Donnell ‘believes she’s going to win,’ but must answer ‘troubling questions’ Mortgage applications drop, while loan rates remain low NRSC backs O’Donnell, donates $42,000 The New START agreement: It’s not the numbers that count Senate delays stem-cell bill hearing Race ratings: Delaware likely to remain in the Dem column CHART: Results of Tuesday night’s races Moving on from the primaries (Sen. Mitch McConnell) White House releases funds for patient-centered research among minorities O’Donnell in 2008: Obama is ‘anti-American’ Metro stations closed due to reports of smoke Boehner: Angry voters will turn attention to Dems come November Is ObamaCare unconstitutional? GOP lawmaker: My Twitter account was ‘hacked by robospammers’ Twitter gets a facelift Spotted: Real Housewife at Casa Nonna grand opening The 123 Nuclear Cooperation Agreement: Energizing the U.S.-Russia reset Pence: Repealing healthcare reform is a mainstream GOP position A new START to strengthen national security (Sen. Jeanne Shaheen) Congressional Black Caucus remembers Dr. Ronald Walters Geithner leery of temporary tax cut plan Baucus says passing tax extenders is a high priority Tea Party activists debate politics vs. policy Coons campaign wastes no time labeling O’Donnell ‘extreme’ Coons campaign wastes no time labeling O’Donnell ‘extreme’ Gingrich backs O’Donnell, says she is ‘electable’ O’Donnell says she can win without national GOP support Good morning tech Pawlenty laments D.C. mayor’s loss in Democratic primary Race of the Day — Illinois Senate special Kerry forecasts cloudy future for comprehensive Senate climate bill Health Care Wednesday Gay groups’ top priority crowded off schedule From vets to cops Republicans expect high turnout thanks to interest in gubernatorial candidates Top 10 tech-savvy lawmakers E2 Morning Roundup: House panel examines Michigan oil spill, greens and labor unite over renewable power mandate, Landrieu readying for big debate over drilling hiatus and more New Hampshire Republican Senate primary remains too close to call Money in the Morning D.C. mayor sees tenure end with primary defeat Ex-Rep. Bass wins primary for old job MORNING READ Former Rep. Fossella-backed candidate loses nomination to replace him Rangel wins primary amid ethics cloud Rep. Bishop up against big-spending Republican Castle will not back O’Donnell Rep. Maloney survives primary challenge Parties get their picks in race to replace retiring Rep. Obey Republicans will be ‘watching’ to decide on whether to give O’Donnell resources Law and order Dem wins primary for Cape Cod seat Providence mayor wins Dem primary for Patrick Kennedy House seat Pelosi: Democrats ‘absolutely’ will retain the House in 2010 Wealthy businessman to face Sen. Feingold Delaware GOP House primary in dead heat House Dems return to division over taxes House Dems return to division over taxes Liberals celebrate win in N.H. House race Rep. Lynch survives, challenged on healthcare ‘no’ vote Tea Party win strikes blow to GOP hopes of winning Senate in Nov. Ex-Gov. Ehrlich crushes Palin-backed rival Defeated Johanns amendment had direct health reform implications Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid lines up risky votes before his Nov. showdown Punishing China becomes issue for Democrats in midterm election New York reports widespread voting problems with new machines