The Hill Articles: September 22, 2010

Senate passes bill to remove FOIA exemption for the SEC Eyeing chairmanship, Stearns seeks fundraising cred with major contribution No decisions made on who will replace Summers Warren off and running as Obama adviser Real Housewives: Stacie coming to Capitol, Michaele to ‘Today’ Mississippi senators bank big on defense earmarks, eclipsing most Dems Thompson warns Costner: No long performances Murkowski to keep position on Energy, Resources panel Cuban cuisine on minds of Ros-Lehtinen, Diaz-Balart Cohen exuberant over Streep film Inside the Office of Rep. Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.): Aaron Sporck Liberals at war again …with each other Coburn again objects to food safety bill, offers alternative O’Donnell’s money woes Tea Party can thank Russo Coons gets high GOP support in Delaware Senate race Weyants World: September 23, 2010 New GOP Contract focuses on taxes, spending, security Bingaman calls broad climate bills dead in the next Congress Sen. Murkowski retains Energy post and seniority argument The FCC’s opportunity: Unleashing the potential of ‘Super Wi-Fi’ Interior rebuffs inquiry on stalled oil spill bill House expected to clear small business bill Thursday Republicans seize on comments by Obama in new Woodward book Senators debate update to digital privacy laws Small business owners bearish on the economy, poll finds Sen. Vitter ad: Melancon huddling with ‘trial lawyers’ Utah Republican questions Colbert’s invitation to speak at immigration hearing House passes Medicare fraud bill House Democrats will push forward with Chinese currency manipulation bill ‘We can sustain another terrorist attack’ Al Gore to Florida to campaign for Meek Levin: Filibuster reform more likely after Tuesday’s failed Defense cloture vote Sen. Graham OK with DeMint’s Tea Party alliance New study says protecting net neutrality good for the economy Napolitano, McCain trade border barbs Senator’s office investigating slur, promises to ‘take the appropriate steps’ Obama: ‘The cancer is in Pakistan’ Iowa requests waiver from medical loss ratio requirement Barrasso takes Murkowski’s old spot in Senate GOP leadership DAY’S END ROUND-UP 40 agenda items for America from Republican leaders Democrat closing on California Rep. Lungren Republicans steer clear of Carl Paladino’s insurgent bid in N.Y. Federal regulators asked to allow medical loss ratio phase-in Will the U.S. troop surge in Afghanistan “succeed” as it did in Iraq? Giuliani: ‘I would say you’re never prepared for’ a terror attack Senator’s office investigating slur, promises to ‘take the appropriate steps’ FCC reviewing whether TV show is meant to sell kids Skechers Democratic letter urges tax freeze on investments House Dems delay votes to allow GOP to unveil new agenda Senate Dems expected to discuss Bush tax cuts tomorrow Bailout administrator steps down at Treasury as TARP nears its end Enzi demands do-over on healthcare grandfathering clause DADT is on its last unconstitutional leg WHIP COUNT: Democrats in favor of extending all of the Bush tax cuts Schumer wants action on outsourcing bill before election Salazar: Drilling ban study due soon Obama touts patient protections in health reform law Obama declines using administrative action to push immigration reform Failed marijuana policies are a bi-partisan boondoggle The Big Question: Will a new book reshape views on Afghanistan? Florida Republican worried about identity theft Report: Home prices decline in July FCC pushed to finalize rules for “white spaces” Caught between a job and your credit score Pass free trade agreements now (Rep. Erik Paulsen and Rep. Walt Minnick) Geithner embraces TARP’s success The recession is over? Veterans group attacks oil industry claims Obama and Ahmadinejad Paul evokes Hitler in discussion about debt MIDDAY ROUNDUP Australian teenager takes blame for Twitter bug Choosing Joe Miller Lawmakers and advocates fight for mental health parity Midterm political ads could boost network coffers by $2.5 billion Gillibrand, Cardin bill would force offshore drillers to swear off Iranian ties ‘Young Guns’: GOP needs White House to follow through on repealing health reform Rep. Sestak trails in new poll Bahrain: A democratic context Education Department is open to delay of for-profit regulations, says Duncan Free trade agreements could hurt our economy (Rep. Linda Sánchez and Rep. Mark Schauer) Extending dividend income and capital gains tax rates would help economic recovery (Rep. John Adler) Obama’s education chief poised to hit campaign trail Mortgage applications down for the third straight week NY Times glimpse of Woodward book contains explosive revelations Health plans granted delay on appeals provision of reform law Advocacy group slams online-piracy bill as censorship Obama says he’s ‘fortunate’ to have Pelosi in latest fundraising push White House says new Woodward book shows ‘decisive’ commander in chief

 Cantor nearly reaches 17,000-follower mark Former Sen. Kerrey says ‘it’s possible’ he might run again for office New Durbin bill gives tax holiday to companies that ‘insource’ jobs Oprah: ‘I think Jon Stewart’s on to something’ with rally Biorefinery industry presses Obama for financing help Meryl Streep blasts a ‘turgid and resistant’ Congress They can’t be serious GOP, economists to urge continuation of all Bush tax cuts Putting poor people first Consultant Fred Davis reveals voice behind iconic ads Hoyer: House hoping to wrap up next week Good Morning Tech Poll: Paladino within striking distance of Cuomo in New York governor’s race Gregg: Fears of GOP-led government shutdown ‘absurd’ Murkowski brushes off punishment by the Republican leadership MORNING READ O’Donnell vows no more national media appearances RACE OF THE DAY: Iowa-05 E2 Morning Roundup: Murkowski expected to lose top energy panel slot, swing Republicans hold key to renewables battle, House to hear of ‘clean energy’ peril, and much more Transit unions text Washington to get better commute Pelosi: Health reform will be an advantage for Dems in election Healthcare Wednesday Republicans send message on spending Dems try to split from party for midterms The recession might be over, but political impact still felt Lawmakers nix campaigning over summer recess to study abroad Obama administration to discuss medical loss ratio during meeting with state insurance commissioners Money in the Morning Glimpse of Woodward book reveals explosive infighting in the White House Two ads target Ohio Republican on unpaid taxes McConnell, Cornyn to headline D.C. fundraiser for W.Va. Republican O’Donnell: Coons has made ‘some very anti-American statements’ Delaware general election will be a test for the Tea Party Hoyer: Don’t sound the death knell; Democrats are ‘on the move’ in polls CFTC chairman wants new derivatives rules implemented quickly Murkowski punished over defiance; Burr to get top energy slot Senate deals blow to proposed ‘Don’t ask, don’t tell’ repeal in 56-43 vote Summers to leave White House post after midterm elections