The Hill Articles: April 13, 2011

Dem women will vote for CR despite limits on DC abortions DOD: Demons of cost, weight, engine haunt F-35 fighter program Dem lawmaker stays opposed to any tax increase OVERNIGHT MONEY: About that $38 billion Mitt Romney: Conan has ‘hair envy’ Rep. Billy Long shows off his skills Fiscal commission chairmen urge cooperation in wake of Obama speech Clyburn gets a golf lesson, then shows off some skills Obama outlines plan to cut Medicare, Medicaid costs Obama: It’s sink 
or swim together OVERNIGHT ENERGY: Interior to take drilling-safety push global Thursday Weyants World: April 14, 2011 Panel: Goldman Sachs misled investors Romney’s long game The GOP should be nervous OVERNIGHT HEALTH: Obama unveils new reforms for Medicare, Medicaid Senate set to vote on 2011 budget Thursday afternoon Gingrich: Obama speech reveals ‘left wing worldview’ President Obama, GOP still differ on tax reform details Dem leader: Obama’s approach to GOP ‘frustrating to Democrats? You betcha’ House kills another part of health law Sen. Reid: Congress should pass FAA bill to deal with sleeping air traffic controllers Pawlenty’s comments not welcomed by congressional GOP Pentagon: Gates will propose savings ‘alternatives’ to hardware cuts Romney: Conan has ‘hair envy’ Three amendments prevent progress on Senate small-business bill DAY’S END ROUNDUP OVERNIGHT TECH: House Judiciary mark-up of patent reform Thursday GOP Rep. Mica slams FAA decision to add air-traffic controllers Government orders lenders to pay back homeowners for improper foreclosures Coming this weekend: Tough green questions on Obama’s record Senate security will use Internet data mining to identify lawmaker threats Stearns introduces online privacy bill Top Republicans blast Obama speech as masked campaign pitch LaHood: Random bus inspections working Bono Mack leads personal crusade against prescription drug abuse Sen. Inhofe ignores giant X, lands plane amidst construction crew Rep. Speier advice to DC girls: ‘Don’t ever be afraid to fail’ Obama helps Florida Sen. Nelson post big fundraising quarter Republican budget a ‘Roadmap to Ruin’ Third Way: Obama is leading on deficit fight Romney: Conan has ‘hair envy’ Obama’s fiscal speech fails to win over GOP hopefuls Pawlenty urges lawmakers to reject 2011 budget deal FTC calls for bill to protect Security Security numbers Boehner sees ‘hollow targets’ in speech; Ryan calls it ‘hopelessly inadequate’ Obama orders ‘fundamental review’ of defense missions; calls for $400B in cuts House approves rules for FY 2011 spending bill, healthcare defunding FAA adding second air-traffic controller at 27 airports House Oversight clears tax delinquency measures DeMint not ‘desperate’ enough to want to be vice president Nuclear security after Fukushima Mikulski: GOP in the ‘dark ages,’ ‘waging war’ on women Conrad hails Obama call for negotiations on deficit Judges delayed, justice denied in nation’s courts NTSB investigates New York jet collision GOP: Terminate healthcare fund or risk federally funded abortions Fed: Economy improving, but rising prices a concern A budget is a moral document Rep. Weiner: ‘You lie’ congressman probably at it again Gov. Daniels still toying with run House panel approves drilling bill as GOP leaders eye floor action in May Hawaii Dem: Anger from last Senate run could hurt Case House Democrats bristle at FY 2011 spending deal White House: No Social Security crisis The president has failed to lead the U.S. to fiscal responsibility GOP engaging in ‘kamikaze politics’ on debt limit, Dems say Mortgage applications down as rates continue increase CBS, NBC affiliates say fair compensation for spectrum harms might be ‘impossible’ House Dems’ alternative budget yanks oil industry tax breaks GOP to Obama: No tax hikes or no deal Students feeling nation’s neglect for their future Senators say digital privacy law covers smartphones Train anti-collision technology funding cut in budget deal Boehner: ‘I fully support Paul Ryan’s budget’ Democrats launch new outside group to focus on House races Senator calls Congress ‘dysfunctional’ on budget GE calls tax refund release a ‘hoax’ Reports: BP, Rosneft plans for Arctic oil venture collapsing House Dems won’t whip budget vote Graham vows to bring Senate to standstill over $40K for project House Dems roll out alternative budget with focus on defense cuts Tech groups back away from fight on debit card fees Bipartisan legislation seeks to put ‘pill mills’ out of business Dems revive same line of attack against Boehner in debt ceiling fight Ron Paul to speak on Barbour’s home turf Obama late on debt crisis, GOP charges Durbin to propose new Internet sales tax Don’t make Social Security a victim Heritage Action urges yes on Ryan budget Shell backs House GOP plan to speed up offshore air permits Baucus, Grassley say linking tax collection, passports needs ‘careful study’ Retail sales increase in March for the fourth straight month Hoyer: GOP’s 2012 budget filled with ‘disastrous priorities,’ tax hikes needed Reid to Senate: Debate House budget now Rear Adm. Craig Steidle to lead Commercial Spaceflight Federation Sen. Wyden says he will block new version of COICA West to critics: Beware whom you target Will Nancy Pelosi save John Boehner and Barack Obama? Newsweek owner Sidney Harman dies Small-business bill remains stalled, says Reid Dems blasted for supporting Planned Parenthood but not health centers House Dems urge ‘no’ vote on FY 2011 spending bill rule over healthcare, Planned Parenthood Offer an action plan, not just a vision America’s future depends on domestic energy Boston Globe hits Scott Brown on climate vote ahead of 2012 race Poll: Opinions of Christie diverge sharply; majority call him ‘stubborn’ Debt-ceiling fight offers Obama opportunity Wednesday: House to start work on FY 2011 budget, healthcare NM businessman announces $150K haul for Senate primary GOP senators: Raise retirement age to 70 News bites: Facebook legal drama might have new legs Understanding the debt ceiling News bites: A streetcar not desired Obama’s four steps for fiscal reform News bites: Risk rule rumbling Tea Party group warns GOP members: Shape up or face primaries News bites: Medicare reform options on the table Santorum expected to move closer to 2012 bid Daniels is playing by his own rules News bites: The next phase of the BP spill, indoor pot growing ‘makes Cheech and Chong look like the Koch Brothers,’ and more OPINION: US can’t afford to cut funding for finance regulation Republican 2012 contenders wrestling with Trump’s surge in the polls Obama ’12 strategy: Deal and get results A double-sided weapon: Nothing funny about being funny for GOP hopefuls Some Senate Dems willing to consider Social Security reforms EMILY’s List targets an additional four GOP lawmakers Left’s angst grows over Obama’s shift MORNING READ Pawlenty: Official announcement will be in ‘coming weeks’ Durbin fires back at critic of interchange fee plan Houston to NASA: We have a problem Cantor: We’ve got the budget votes OVERNIGHT ENERGY: House gets moving on offshore drilling GOP outlines Thursday procedure for passing FY 2011 spending bill, healthcare resolutions GOP congressmen face Iowa redistricting