The Hill Articles: September 28, 2010

Obama asks college students to prevent Dem ‘blood-letting’ Sen. Webb criticizes Pentagon for ‘stiff-arming’ Virginia delegation on JFCOM Bloomberg to address House GOP A bipartisan effort on RES needed to compete globally Capitol Hill angst Lobbying World We poll for a reason Obliterating a generation Sources: OIC not supporting Waxman net-neutrality bill Parsing the pledge The year of the nut Destiny unwritten Reflecting on STEM education Child poverty has ramifications for nation’s future growth, prosperity Build a support system to help students learn House leaders remain undecided on pre-election vote on Bush tax cuts Gates is right about Defense efficiency Education is a jobs issue Race to the Top has unique role to play in reforming schools for the future Senate Republicans block Dems’ effort to pass mine safety bill Health advocates urge EPA regulation of greenhouse gases Ex-labor leader denies reports of federal investigation Rep. Blackburn urging GOP to reject Internet regs Capitol Police Files: September 29, 2010 Health advocates urge EPA regulation of greenhouse gases Virginia, Maryland lawmakers want stopgap to fund traffic measures Feingold defies predictions, joins Obama at rally EPA chief to lead Gulf Coast restoration task force Gender pay gap is a myth Stearns concerned net-neutrality bill could skip committee vote Medical loss ratio hang-ups persist Beyond November: Tax Cuts & Reform Weyants World: September 29, 2010 Obama says Salazar acted too slowly to overhaul MMS Beau Biden: No regrets over declining Senate bid DAY’S END ROUND-UP GOP wants Waters, Rangel on trial before midterm election Issa calls for investigation of FDA in Motrin recall Sen. Kaufman feels ‘awful’ about Castle loss in Delaware British ISPs open door to paid prioritization Schumer to push for China currency vote in lame-duck Judicial emergencies NOW to deliver 1,500 baby bottle nipples to former Sen. Simpson Mail-service pharmacies: Increased savings, safety, and convenience for consumers House takes another stab at Treaty Shopping in 9/11 bill Biden: Agenda would come to ‘screeching halt’ under GOP Key House Dem snags NRA’s backing in reelection effort Fmr. Pres. Jimmy Carter hospitalized House likely to pass Senate’s vision for NASA Durbin says energy legislation in lame-duck a ‘long shot’ Views toward health reform tick upward around six-month anniversary Race to succeed Rep. Obey remains tight Obama proposal points to green recovery House Republicans slam White House over Medicare Part D limits Manufacturing is at heart of American economy and character (Rep. Steny Hoyer) Obama calls energy and climate a top priority next year, admits economic woes hindered effort Stephen Colbert wades back into politics Chris Christie rising: Alpha Dog and the Scolder-in-Chief AOL buys TechCrunch LCV adds three to ‘Dirty Dozen’ list Auto insurers’ group: Texting bans do not reduce crashes Bills competing for floor time in lame-duck session Positive law codification will modernize U.S. Code Free Press raises flag over “corporate propaganda” Durbin hints at possible recess appointment for budget nominee Lew Republicans who support net neutrality caught between industry, Tea Party CBO: Tax-cut extensions would have negative impact in the long run Pelosi: ‘I fully expect to be speaker of the House five weeks from now’ Most see GOP Pledge as campaign gimmick, poll finds More Dems weigh in against new limits on for-profit schools Outsourcing bills falls short in Senate Fiscal commission schedules final meeting Lawmakers raise issues with federal insurance law Grassley, Landrieu ‘Dr. Phil’ spot to air Friday How to better regulate higher education Fmr. Pres. Jimmy Carter hospitalized CEOs see uptick in layoffs, survey finds Getting to 60 mpg in fifteen years Stevens interred at Arlington Cemetery Landrieu says she’s getting ‘pushback’ from White House on OMB hold Senatorial committees duel in West Virginia Pelosi, Feinstein deal releases intel hold Senate moves to measure to keep government running Businesses chafe at Indian surveillance requirements Hoyer keeps door open for pre-election vote on Bush tax cuts US needs to implement new way forward in Afghanistan strategy Dems’ outsourcing bill fails in Senate Innovation in defense, energy has economic, security benefits Congress needs to look for ways to supply our veterans with the healthcare they need The Defense Department should be ashamed of this round of BRAC cuts Spirit of partnership needed for US defense MIDDAY ROUNDUP Cuts in defense contracting raise many questions Mississippi Gov. Barbour: States must call the shots on Gulf Coast recovery Moore and Miller play granddad ‘show-and-tell’ NOW to deliver 1,500 baby bottle nipples to former Sen. Simpson Now is the time for tax relief (Rep. Joe Wilson) Congress must address the problem of child poverty Dems to examine draft drug safety bill Texas Republican notes shooting at UT Austin Household incomes continued drop in 2009 Rep. Young not endorsing in Alaska Senate race Comedian Colbert backs land, water conservation campaign Vote on 9/11 responders healthcare legislation expected Wednesday Senate could adjourn as soon as Wednesday Advocates continue press for childhood nutrition bill CBO: Scheduled tax increases will hinder recovery Healthcare reform strengthens middle class (Rep. Sander Levin) Dems, GOP in dead heat according to generic ballot Chamber launches Boxer attack ad Spanish-language ad buy to highlight DREAM Act filibuster Facebook board members says IPO likely after 2012 Sanders slams Chamber, NAM in opposing outsourcing bill Democrats miss mark on outsourcing bill (Sen. Mitch McConnell) Sarah Palin booed on ‘Dancing’ set Pelosi ally pressing for tax cut vote this week HHS names last regional HIT contractors Tea Party Nation focuses on races that could hinder Dem agenda on Bush tax cuts Peter Orszag and Bianna Golodryga tie the knot Grayson takes heat for labeling opponent ‘Taliban Dan’ Congress must oversee executive branch (Rep. Darrell Issa) Americans continue to view economy as poor, poll finds Obama says he has ‘grudging admiration’ for Mitch McConnell Reckless fiscal policy Blumenthal in dead heat with McMahon in Connecticut Good morning tech Trumka will add to anti-GOP chorus on Tuesday in Wisconsin E2 Morning Roundup: New poll shows public believes in global warming but economy remains dominant concern, Gulf restoration plan out Tuesday, Interior vows better offshore science, Bond fails to block EPA, and much more Biden doesn’t back off warning to liberals to ‘stop whining’ Palin tells O’Donnell: ‘Welcome to my world’ PAC spent $1.8M, all after ending its political advocacy in 2005 RACE OF THE DAY — Ohio-13 MORNING READ Health care Tuesday Democrats to stuff 20 bills into post-election lame-duck session Party seeking unity before midterm GOP leaders pledge K St. Project dead Democrats not optimistic ahead of Senate vote on outsourcing bill Player of the Week: Rep. David Obey Obama admin asks for more funds on spending measure Tuesday profile: A builder mentality Survival of the fittest Cantor: GOP looking at cutting budget for White House Money in the Morning Source: Emanuel’s decision could come later this week New redistricting data suggests Republicans could gain ground Obama signs small-biz bill, takes parting shot at GOP for delay