The Hill Articles: September 20, 2010

In light of polls, Dems express confidence in holding off the GOP Republicans will unveil their new ‘Contract’ on Thursday in Virginia Intel’s Capitol connection House Finance chairman ‘not optimistic’ about online gambling bill moving Bottom Line To fix economy, put middle class first TARP Jr. misses the mark on job creation Build a housing system to strengthen our future Our nation needs spending reforms, including a new Grace Commission Dems’ tax bomb will hurt every American New study green lights EPA to OK 15 percent ethanol blend for older cars 20 Questions with Michael Kutcher Sen. Reid is derailing NDAA legislation inside the office of…Rep. Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.): Jamie Corley Durbin: Senate could vote on tax cut legislation before next recess Gutierrez blows kisses at fellow congressman Gillibrand talks directly to Lady Gaga about DADT Last push on big bills Traficant’s effort to win old seat doesn’t surprise Rep. Tim Ryan Bill Clinton at the plate Sen. Burris denied bid to serve out remainder of term GOP’s history repeats itself HP settles lawsuit over Hurd’s Oracle move Weyants World: September 21, 2010 Race ratings: Murkowski write-in shifts landscape in Alaska Obama motorcade forces Bush official to miss speech Sen. Specter declines to talk Dem chances in Pennsylvania Senate race Health insurers drop coverage for children ahead of new rules DAY’S END ROUND-UP I think I just heard the president say Geithner and/or Summers will be leaving Senate Republicans want hearing on insurance premium hikes Cantor: Palin is ‘certainly’ a leader in the Republican Party Dems, GOP virtually tied in latest generic ballot Kucinich urges FDA to delay decision on genetically modified salmon Biden: ‘The Republican Tea Party is the alternative’ Corker predicts two-year extension of all tax cuts Levin: Defense bill may fall off schedule if procedural vote fails Something to consider before casting a vote for the DREAM Act (Rep. Brian Bilbray) Gillibrand: ‘Just spoke with Lady Gaga’ on ‘Don’t ask’ Healthcare reform fight brewing over family planning Van Hollen: GOP plan to kill Recovery Act will kill jobs Leading technologists in town to talk cloud with Obama administration Top Senate Dems blast insurance industry for ‘unnecessary’ premium hikes Bingaman: ‘Votes are present’ to pass renewables standard Polis jokes about how to get a phone call from Lady Gaga Dems to counter GOP policy launch Democrats regain fundraising edge Grassley, Landrieu to appear on Dr. Phil FCC’s Clyburn announces new chief of staff Jimmy Carter says he’s ‘probably’ crafted best career of ex-presidents Washington’s mishandling of the Bush tax cuts (Sen. John Ensign) Gillibrand: ‘Just spoke with Lady Gaga’ on ‘Don’t ask’ Medicare agency unveils new fraud prevention measures Florida Dems send mailer with GOP candidate’s Social Security number Bipartisan bill would ramp up anti-piracy enforcement online Enzi blasts ‘gainful employment’ proposal on for-profit schools Democratic, Republican senators revive push for renewable power mandate Traficant’s effort to win his old seat doesn’t surprise Rep. Ryan Poll: Economy a top concern, taxes last Obama: ‘It’s premature’ to say Boehner will be Speaker How Obama’s foreclosure mitigation program reveals a failed pattern (Rep. Kenny Marchant) Coal-mining group files second suit against EPA guidelines Obama signals opposition to ‘millionaires tax’ Chamber backs Democrat in W.Va. Obama punts on economic team The Big Question: Will Murkowski be a winner or a spoiler in Alaska? Filner slams DOD over personality-disorder discharges Jimmy Carter MIDDAY ROUNDUP Danielle Kriz joins ITI Johanns blasts Obama for slow-walking trade pacts Getting to know Christine O’Donnell Administration slashes two more huge IT projects Clinton doesn’t get it FDA calls for hearing on biosimilars legislation Udall thanks McCain for shout-out Do Woodstock liberals hate Obama? Report: Recession ended in June 2009 EPA climate rules take step forward Invest in veterans: Finish the post-9/11 GI Bill Bill Clinton: Bachmann ‘getting people wound up’ Quick action urged on food-safety bill Pence: America benefits from the Tea Party Rep. Edwards won’t commit to Pelosi IBM to buy data firm for $1.7 billion Palin tweets at The Hill, CQ Politics on ‘Fox News’ quote Obama to introduce first lady at Clinton Global Initiative meeting Hagan calls for more Canadian oil imports Ron Paul won’t rule out 2012 presidential run America’s vote fraud epidemic Sen. McCain helping raise funds for Rep. Mitchell challenger Cheap political stunts should not hold up repeal of DADT The Senate should approve the DREAM Act now Treasury announces auction for shares in Hartford Group Sen. Kaufman: GOP waging ‘holy jihad’ to extend tax cuts Palin to headline Miami fundraiser Coming soon: The government shutdown sequel? Lady Gaga enlists followers in lobbying Congress on ‘Don’t ask, don’t tell’ vote Cantor: GOP won’t back down from fight on Bush tax cuts Rep. Adler spends almost $500K on office mail O’Donnell: No witchcraft, otherwise Karl Rove would be a supporter House Republican: GOP candidates will survive ‘nitpicking’ MORNING READ Good Morning Tech Longest-serving Rep. Dingell well ahead in reelection bid RACE OF THE DAY — ILLINOIS-02 Healthcare Monday Budget delays win Senate supporters for biennial process The Week Ahead: Full-swing campaign Key Dems may back DREAM Act E2 Morning Roundup: The BP well is dead, big battles remain on policy and cleanup, climate talks take New York, and much more Tea Party primary wins give boost to ‘fair tax’ plan to kill federal income taxes