The Hill Articles: September 17, 2010

Pallone vows investigation into premium hikes for long-term insurance Tech industry pushes on cybersecurity reforms Bill introduced clamping down on lawmakers with back taxes DAY’S END ROUNDUP Napolitano: Homegrown terror plots are key concern O’Donnell: ‘Not taking our country back, we are our country’ Illegal alien amnesty has no place on the Defense Authorization bill Household wealth drops for first time since early 2009 Repealing “Don’t ask,don’t tell” is the right choice Stem cell research is the best-kept secret in the galaxy Napolitano: Christmas attack showed need for aviation standards House Republicans renew request for Berwick testimony Landrieu ‘open-minded’ to extending full set of tax cuts Landrieu ‘open-minded’ to extending full set of tax cuts A start for New START: Keep it going Obama to visit Iowa in late September iPad eating into laptop sales Capitol Visitor Center employees vote for union representation No meeting for O’Donnell and NRSC Man pleads guilty to threatening Pelosi Salazar, Chu convene panel to probe oil well blowouts Gibbs defends Warren job, won’t rule her out for consumer agency director Gibbs: Palin might be ‘most formidable force’ in the Republican Party Report: Murkowski supporters invited to ‘kick-off’ event Consumer confidence hits one-year low Excess coal dust found inside doomed West Virginia mine Entertainment industry opposes California video-game law Rep. Perriello’s GOP foe cites Pelosi praise for cap-and-trade vote Coons: Views on spending could cause ‘tension’ with Democratic caucus House cuts work schedule to campaign Who’s afraid of Elizabeth Warren? O’Donnell, Rove to appear on same Sunday show Dems’ turn to hit Del. GOP House nominee Cornyn: Centrists ‘absolutely’ welcome in GOP Locke announces $115 million broadband stimulus grant for Maryland India cries wolf: New U.S. visa fees are consistent with international obligations Consumer prices up slightly, as deflation worries cool Napolitano jokes about ‘Big Sis’ moniker Behind the lines: Automated call technology’s busy season Bright reiterates call to extend all Bush tax cuts Menendez solicits #FollowFriday recommendations Romney: Obama ‘one of the most divisive in history’ Excess coal dust found inside doomed West Virginia mine March against the NEA, not with it FCC seeking public input on broadband for small businesses MIDDAY ROUNDUP Energy Department loses two top officials The Big Question: Did Obama make the right move with Warren? Pence urges activists to ‘demand’ social conservatism from GOP Fighting to protect consumers Jon Stewart, Stephen Colbert plan Oct. 30 rallies on Capitol Hill House expected to vote on small-business bill next week Rep. Edwards ad says he resisted pressure from Obama, Pelosi Obama administration awards $130 million for healthcare workforce Carter blames Ted Kennedy for three-decade delay of health reform Google CEO responds to Texas antitrust concerns McCain on Lady Gaga: ‘I’m glad she’s paying attention’ Sen. DeMint makes no apologies for stirring up ‘vigorous’ GOP primaries Gillibrand thanks Lady Gaga for call on ‘Don’t ask, don’t tell’ Secret Service investigates Connecticut man Brookings Institution unveils smartphone apps The tax-cut conundrum Huckabee opens conservative summit with attack on left Ethanol: A good deal for America’s economy DeMint blasts Murkowski in speech to Values Voters Summit McCain: ‘Let’s not anticipate a great victory’ in midterm elections Chris Christie’s stock on the rise as he hits campaign trail Economist: States can take the lead in cutting healthcare costs Illegal immigration and drug cartels Alaska Dem: Joe Miller ‘hand-selected’ by Sarah Palin Voters have a right to know who is behind the money being spent in elections Louisiana shipbuilders may dodge New Orleans yard closure Baucus announces hearing on tax reform Begich says Alaska oil drilling ‘lost in the mix’ following BP spill Police shoot man near House office buildings Rep. Buyer and his brother retire from military in joint ceremony Opposition grows to Sen. Murkowski write-in bid Comedians Stewart and Colbert plan Oct. 30 rally on the Mall Obama needles GOP for allowing ‘corporate takeover’ of U.S. campaigns House Republicans glean info, e-mails from America Speaking Out site House passes resolution to honor dogs DeMint: ‘No, I’m not going to run’ for president RACE OF THE DAY: Georgia governor Obama names Warren as ‘architect’ of new consumer agency Healthcare Friday E2 Morning Roundup: Coal-state lawmakers fight EPA, Graham leads Canadian oil sands trip, Barton goes after Upton light bulb deal and more Good morning tech Money in the Morning MORNING READ O’Donnell, Coons face off in first debate before packed house