The Hill Articles: April 26, 2011

White House seizes on Boehner’s words Stump rhetoric may hamper compromise Debt-ceiling debate muddied by TARP vote Domestic oil production necessary for economy Proposed law would bag fake purse buyers Republican budget will send women to abortion clinics No job, but two seats for Gingrich at Fox News Running from the Capitol Codel to attend shuttle launch; House leaders to stay home Fickle fate of Senate appointees Barbour endorsement now a big get for GOP presidential hopefuls Lobbying World Media to make 2012 expensive F-35 engine backers plot their last stand Tax reform a lucrative business for K Street Merwin to give public reading Capitol Police Files Poll: GOP trusted more than Dems on budget Don’t listen to McCain ICE releases anti-piracy PSA The president turns left Sony tells customers their personal data might be at risk Weyants World: April 27, 2011 Study: Renters spending greater share of income on monthly expenses EPA chief lands on Time’s 100 most-influential list Iran discovers second virus aimed at government Lawmakers step up security requests after Giffords shooting House Dems ask to review new DOMA lawyer contract Lawyer ethics NRCC pitches questions for ‘none of the above’ Blue Dog Report: Surge in oil prices could derail economic recovery House Republicans take aim at FCC on rules and reform
 DAY’S END ROUNDUP NTSB: Human error caused Texas cargo plane crash Ron Paul takes step toward 2012 bid; final decision next month Dept. of Justice clears Southwest-AirTran merger Southwest plane slides off runway at Chicago airport Bachmann slams Obama for limiting US oil production New poll shows strong resistance to cutting children’s programs Chinese policies hurting US businesses Senate Republicans call for transparent budget process Anti-poverty group launches vaccine PSA Florida Republican shouted down at town hall over Ryan plan No job, but two seats for Gingrich at Fox News Boehner again offers tepid support for Ryan’s Medicare plan Firefighters union to stop federal-level campaign contributions Proposed bill would bag phony purse buyers White House economic adviser makes the case for cutting oil tax breaks American Airlines flight from Miami to DC diverted to SC For second straight day, Carney responds to ‘birther’ questions Poll: Heller, Berkley in dead heat in Nevada AARP lobbying drops sharply after end-of-the-year spike Home prices drop in major US cities House preparing to pass energy bills after Easter recess Blumenthal to Sony: Lack of info on network breach is ‘troubling’ Top health IT official emphasizes balance of government, market forces North Dakota bans texting while driving Former State Dept. spokesman joins Penn State The next global crash APCO director stepping down Schumer pressures Boehner on oil subsidies Geithner: Debt-ceiling debate is ‘ridiculous’ Obama pounces on Speaker’s remarks, urges end to oil subsidies Cornyn: Budget drama to ‘pale’ in significance to debt-ceiling fight Consumer confidence increases more than expected in April Teamsters president endorses AT&T merger Democrat Hector Balderas jumps into NM Senate race Nielsen: Android now top smartphone platform Boehner aide: Tax comments were to avoid ‘trap’ of defending ‘Big Oil’ Dem to Boehner: Now take up bill to end tax breaks for Big Oil Barney Frank touts tort reform, higher co-pays as ways to trim budget ‘I’m a Shell Oil creation,’ says EPA chief Default isn’t an option – for debt or Democrats House ponders new sanctions against Iran, Syria Ann Wagner ‘exploring’ 2012 bid for Congress FAA fires third air traffic controller House Democrats urge consensus, compassion in debt-limit debate OIG says recommendations would cut Medicare drug bill by $4.4 million Global survey shows support for IP rights Jackson: Climate regs ‘nothing to fear’ Former Republican senator Norm Coleman joins law and lobby firm Sen. Corker: White House is running orchestrated campaign against CAP Act Frank: Primary challenges make GOPers nervous about compromising with Dems on taxes Sen. Manchin breaks with Democratic leaders, backs strict spending caps OPINION: Ron Paul’s super-money-bomb bid RNC eyeing sponsored debates beginning this summer Clinton urged to defend website under attack by Chinese hackers RNC chairman says he doesn’t worry about ‘birthers’ in GOP S&P, IMF and China, oh my Will America be spared the same fate? News bites: Earnings reports pump up the market Local concerns are for the locally elected NAB study rejects spectrum ‘crisis’ Wanted by EPA: Scientists for controversial climate mission Bloomberg tweets with ‘Glee’ Scott Brown gets Democratic challenger Cantor makes ‘Jeopardy!’ News bites: Google exec says Internet market in China should not be treated differently News bites: American Airlines wants to fly south for the winter Arizona governor: ‘Birther’ sentiment ‘leading our country down a path of destruction’ News bites: Climate change worsens water problems, efficient cars help lift Ford’s profits, and more Frank: Time to rethink US involvement in NATO DCCC chairman: Targeting Republicans on Ryan plan will win back seniors and independents Sharron Angle weighing independent run Romney, Pawlenty hammer Obama on energy News bites: Vermont Senate OKs healthcare bill Romney: Unemployment will get Obama ‘tossed from office’ Pawlenty: I did more than offer ‘failed amendment in Congress’ Poll: Americans oppose 2012 GOP hopefuls as much as they do Obama Vermont, drug companies to battle at Supreme Court Troubled air traffic control system could pose political risk for Obama Poll: Prices at the pump threaten Obama at the ballot box MORNING READ