The Hill Articles: April 14, 2011

Reid appoints two lawmakers to deficit-reduction panel House budget debate turning on tax treatment of the wealthy Pentagon asks Congress to OK account for quick equipment buys OVERNIGHT MONEY: Eyes on Ryan OVERNIGHT ENERGY: It’s Gore time! OVERNIGHT HEALTH: Congress clears CR, Senate blocks defunding Berkley Senate run could pave way for ex-Rep. Titus Embracing Ryan budget, GOP derides ‘Biden commission’ US, Panama nearing agreement on trade deal New Hampshire to host House grudge match From politics to prison, one man’s unusual public life Congress clears 2011 funding bill Lessons from the Senate chaplain to take on tough times Appointments A gastronomic exploration Ryan is not infallible OVERNIGHT TECH: FCC begins review of AT&T/T-Mobile Senate approves 2011 spending bill, sends to the president Obama’s charity state Give patients a real choice for their pharmacy needs Fly fisherman casts into Rayburn’s fountain Ryan takes shot against Obama in opening debate on FY 2012 budget In partisan votes, Senate defeats measures to defund healthcare and Planned Parenthood Consumer confidence up again last week DAY’S END ROUNDUP Rep. Mack will endorse Romney House Judiciary passes patent-reform bill House votes against adjourning, takes up FY 2012 budget resolution Obama lifts 1099 tax reporting burden Obama lifts 1099 tax reporting burden Weyants World: April 15, 2011 Defunding healthcare, Planned Parenthood passes House, fails Senate Demanding serious leadership YouTube schools copyright offenders Poor oversight leaves California dry AP: Another major oil spill could ‘absolutely’ happen again Obama meets with Qatari leader GOP Reps: TSA ‘stonewalling’ on pilot licenses President’s staff should lead by example Trump will announce 2012 decision in days after ‘Apprentice’ finale Coburn, Bennet take aim at paper W-2 forms McKeon spokesman cryptic on F-35 second engine in 2012 defense bill Pelosi feels ‘no ownership’ for spending deal Reps. Bachmann, Paul among 59 Republicans to vote against budget deal Sen. Paul to Dems: Bring your ‘windmills’ and ‘Huey Long rhetoric’ to a Tea Party meeting Reid: Trump isn’t ‘presidential caliber’ Inspiring consumer confidence through data privacy legislation Will food dyes finally fade? Justice Breyer: Don’t ‘follow’ me on Twitter Gov. Walker defends union legislation as ‘progressive option’ Salazar: Cuban offshore drilling ‘issue of concern’ Grover Norquist: Repatriation holiday could happen Congress puts MCC on life support House and Senate approve FY 2011 spending bill 108 House Dems defy Obama on vote Obama admin to unveil secure online ID strategy Friday Senate likely to recess without passing small-business bill Nancy Pelosi supports plan to raise taxes on incomes over $1 million House committee aims to step up election oversight GOP accuses administration of misusing Medicare demo for political gain Sen. Patty Murray pledges ‘aggressive’ 2012 posture for Senate Dems Genachowski ‘hopeful’ Congress will pass auction legislation Palin to attend Wisconsin Tax Day rally Boehner on spending deal: ‘Welcome to divided government’ Libya — sideshow or comedy FDA must use caution with biosimilars DSCC backs Berkley in Nevada, but waits in NM and Conn. Lawmakers press financial regulators on systemic importance designation Dem campaign chief says tax flap won’t hurt Sen. McCaskill Cooper forces vote on Bowles-Simpson plan House approves rule for FY 2011 spending bill Dem lawmaker slams Florida governor on high-speed rail GOP’s Ryan: Obama entered ‘partisan mosh pit’ with deficit speech Clyburn gets a golf lesson, then putts like a pro GOP gives cold shoulder to Obama’s new deficit group Retired USS Cole commander running for Congress Boehner expects spending deal to pass with ‘bipartisan majority’ Oil-spill commission chiefs urge caution on House drilling bills Deal likely to sail through Senate Torn Southwest plane takes first flight since emergency landing Simpson, Bowles support Obama plan on deficit Study: US corporations face comparatively high taxes Ex-DNC chairman: We had no message in 2010 FTC warns consumers about tax-related identity theft FAA official resigns over controllers falling asleep on the job House GOP to Dems: Where is Obama’s FY 2012 budget plan? HHS releases state flexibility initiatives for Medicaid Ryan says whip count on 2012 budget is solid FCC opens docket on AT&T merger Trump will announce 2012 decision in days after ‘Apprentice’ finale Israeli PM to be invited to address Congress Ron Paul forms ‘testing the waters’ account How to prevent a financial doomsday McConnell to Obama: Americans don’t want your advice on fiscal responsibility Insurance agents’ political contributions questioned Hungry, hungry House members Mark Elliot to lead Chamber’s IP unit Report ties suicide rates to economic cycle Enviros plot next steps in fight over EPA climate rules House Republicans tout ‘best March ever’ for fundraising Initial jobless claims unexpectedly rose last week Reid: Senate has unanimous consent to take up spending deal Obama spells out big government future Poll: Majority OK with tax bill DeMint: If vote to raise debt ceiling is GOP’s Waterloo, ‘let it be’ Geithner: Congress will raise debt ceiling because ‘they have to’ SUCCEED Act would unite our communities Rep. Billy Long shows off his skills on the block Rep. Chaffetz seeks to limit pat-downs of children after new TSA controversy Sen. Paul won’t filibuster spending deal Republicans destroy jobs; Democrats ignore jobs News bites: Financial crisis fallout — or lack thereof A pass forward for ENDA Obama’s path of economic destruction: The race against the clock ‘The irrepressible conflict’ Florida Republican tops Sen. Nelson’s 1st-quarter haul News bites: NJ schools get Facebook cash New Louisiana map sets up GOP primary battle Thursday: FY 2011 budget, FY 2012 budget News bites: Computerized commutes New DNC chief: GOP budget endangers senior citizens’ lives DCCC outraises NRCC in first quarter Frank: GOP hates signs of recovery News bites: Dem fight for Planned Parenthood doesn’t extend to DC WHIP COUNT: Budget deal appears to have votes to pass Congress Hungry, hungry House members SPECIAL REPORT: EPA going strong on Clean Water Act after 40 years Less federal control over state waters Nuclear safety must be first priority 20 Questions with Harmon Kaslow Sidelined Senate Republicans plan to jump into 2012 budget game If Congress refuses to raise the debt ceiling: A look at the consequences Fireworks expected as Gov. Walker heads to Hill to talk unions Freshmen shrugging off Tea Party primary threats over budget accord News bites: BP’s Russian (mis)adventure, Rand Paul’s colorful energy battle, and legalizing pot to fight climate change MORNING READ Santorum officially ‘testing the waters’ Republican Study Committee will press for more cuts in FY 2012 budget vote Geithner: Bipartisan meeting left lawmakers optimistic about deficit reduction plan Pelosi might vote no on deal; two other House Dem leaders will Obama calls for reducing deficit by $4T Reactions to Obama’s speech break down on party lines