The Hill Articles: September 27, 2010

September 27
Dems face tough calls on ad spending Want to create American jobs? Boost exports to China Hoyer to tout manufacturing agenda Study: Health reform law will hike premiums between 1 and 2 percent Cuba, China and CR The Cuba travel ban: 50 years of a bad idea White House targets Republican ‘Pledge’ and college voters in road trip 47 Dems call for freeze on investment taxes Weyants World: September 28, 2010 Bottom Line Moore and Miller play granddad ‘show-and-tell’ Family requests mourners donate to Obama’s 2012 challenger Administration releases climate strategy for plants, wildlife Peter Orszag and Bianna Golodryga tie the knot How to hold on to the House Third party in 2012 President Obama stars in ‘The More You Know’ PSA Begich eyes hardball with White House to push Alaska drilling Now that we’re focused on debt, let’s make some difficult choices Jimmy Stewart gets a post office Dems hide but can’t run Mine industry gets advance look at cancer study Klein and West battling for front-runner spot in Florida grudge match Locke announces final $207 million in broadband grants More than 100 arrested at coal mining protest in front of the White House DAY’S END ROUNDUP Grassley blasts Democrat inaction on the estate tax Biden tells liberal base: ‘Stop whining’ On Google anniversary, Bloomberg quips about Bar Mitzvah ‘next year’ Reversing a hidden epidemic with a new model of care Western lawmakers push back on EPA farm-dust regs Federal report on drilling ban coming this week 9/11 Commission chief: Obama hasn’t made significant foreign policy progress Senate will probably begin debate on bill Tuesday to keep government running House may vote on Senate version of NASA funding bill despite disputes White House to assess progress on crucial Internet upgrade Ex-Rep. Lazio quits bid for N.Y. governor Pro-Obama business owners dismayed over delaying vote on Bush tax cuts Copps’ legal advisor headed to Frontier Communications Grassley demands more information on hospital middle-men Former WH press secretary joins Twitter Axelrod says he’s ‘eager’ for election night results Mich. Republican asks mom for help on Social Security Sebelius to appear before Congress this week on bioterror Spill panel chief expects federal drilling ban to end early Independent pharmacies lauded by patients in J.D. Power and Associates study Obama signs $42B small-business bill, blames GOP for delay Jimmy Stewart gets a post office Oil spill panel chiefs say low oil flow estimates were harmful Obama administration shows lack of respect for privacy (Rep. Jason Chaffetz) FCC Commissioner Baker shuffles staff Draft of Waxman’s net-neutrality legislation leaked amid talks Bryan to run for president as a Tea Party Republican Prosecutor in Stevens corruption case commits suicide Poll: O’Donnell helped by Castle write-in Are Democrats really that out of touch? The Big Question: What issue should Dems talk about on the trail? Stop holding onto dangerous nuclear material MIDDAY ROUNDUP Sen. Herb Kohl says Southwest-AirTran deal will get close look Palin targets Dems who voted for healthcare reform Healthcare reform: A huge misdiagnosis (Rep. Ron Paul) Thad Allen: Low-balled oil spill estimates didn’t hamper response Dem Whip: GOP majority will issue birther subpoenas Family requests mourners donate to Obama’s 2012 challenger EPA, Transportation Dept. get ball rolling on vehicle mileage, climate rules The McClellan Flip Florida to seek waiver from health reform’s medical loss ratio requirement Endangered Dem plays up ties to Bush Source: Waxman net-neutrality rules would expire before 2013 Comcast names Burke next CEO of NBC Universal New redistricting data suggests Republicans could gain ground House to consider medical debt relief bill Southwest, AirTran will join forces for $1.4 billion Pew report: Net neutrality stories less popular than distracted driving White House wants 10,000 new science and math teachers Lockerbie hearing scheduled for Wednesday Mortgages out of reach for one-third of Americans, study finds Obama stars in ‘The More You Know’ PSA Romney backs Raese in West Virginia Louisiana official on spill: Nobody in charge Nelson asks FCC to save funding for rural hospitals HHS announces $68 million in long-term-care grants Overseas gamblers bet against Dems in November Michigan House candidates trade barbs over China (updated) Postponed vote on Bush tax cuts could work against Dems Protester tackled after approaching McCain Credit crisis Glenn Beck hearts Chris Christie MORNING READ Obama ridicules ‘Pledge to America’ as ‘irresponsible’ A surprise new leader for Britain’s Labour Party Obama to sign $42B small-business bill Obama: U.S. students should have longer school year in order to compete Good morning tech Healthcare Monday RACE OF THE DAY: Illinois-10 Legislative setbacks could be costly for freshman Democrat The Week Ahead: Pre-campaign crunch OMB nomination delay would mean no adviser for key budget period Senate Democrats not backing down on filibuster reform despite expected losses E2 Morning Roundup: New Alaska Senate polling upcoming, SF Chronicle disses Boxer, Administration and BP officials testify before spill commission, Gore hits fundraisers and more Money in the Morning Payroll departments brace for congressional verdict on tax cuts Gamblers across Atlantic not banking on Dems in November