The Hill Articles: April 28, 2011

Nursing homes face $4 billion Medicare cut in 2012 Obama expects Congress to approve Panama trade deal Apple, Google will testify on privacy Club for Growth releases 2010 lawmaker report cards Bob Schieffer exposes the real Donald Trump GOP Budget Chairman Ryan shows support for ending oil subsidies Pawlenty criticizes Obama over labor board’s Boeing lawsuit Durbin: Obama’s birth certificate settles issue for ‘any reasonable person’ Endeavour shuttle set for Friday launch; Obama still attending Santorum to Daniels: Sign Planned Parenthood bill White House flips into disaster mode after deadly Alabama tornadoes Agencies propose voluntary nutrition goals for kids’ food Pelosi backs Panetta pick despite past dispute DAY’S END ROUNDUP Eshoo taps FCC aide as chief of staff Obama official: Reduced gov’t spending to blame for slowdown Panetta vows ‘disciplined’ spending ‘Vanity Fair’ wants proof Donald Trump’s hair is real Ryan dings Pawlenty’s Medicare reform idea Baucus crafts oil tax break repeal plan amid high profit reports Senate Finance will hold hearing on deficit caps 247 on terror watch list bought guns With birthers behind them, contenders can focus Schumer on Chinese currency: ‘More convinced than ever’ Congress needs to act Dems attack GOP freshman for attending Trump luncheon McConnell praises Panetta, Petraeus nominations Rules Committee to consider second energy bill next week House Republicans grill IRS on healthcare reform funds Santorum moving closer to 2012 decision NY GOP congressman gets earful at town-hall meeting NARAL faces mounting abortion restrictions in states White House officials to explain social-media policies next week Military expands healthcare coverage to dependents up to age 26 McConnell pledges to force Senate vote on president’s budget Hagan: Finish report on gas price fraud before July 4 Johanns will seek opening on Senate Finance FCC names senior communications staffers FAA shuffles staff at air traffic facility involved in Michelle Obama incident Rep. Shimkus hints at committee action on Yucca Mountain Rep. Bachmann, Chris Matthews all smiles at Time 100 dinner Boehner rejects oil-subsidy vote McCain satisfied with war council shake-up Durbin, bankers battle over interchange fees Armed Services panel sets markup New DNC chairwoman shuns PAC money for personal account FCC: We must not study spectrum issue ‘to death’ Ron Paul to Nevada on visit for presidential bid Feinstein: Trump is ‘reaching the point of ridiculousness’ Obama will travel to Alabama to tour storm damage, meet families Boehner: Sluggish GDP growth makes the case for GOP drilling bills Tea Party groups increase pressure on debt limit Inadequate oversight faulted for tainted foods Initial unemployment claims unexpectedly rise Obama to meet with Eva Longoria, America Ferrera Thursday Sen. Kerry applauds Obama’s national security picks Four in 10 approve of Obama’s handling of economy; marks all-time low Report: U.S. healthcare costs growing faster than elsewhere Rockefeller to probe mobile privacy Sen. Lee: ‘What we are doing in Libya is wrong’ Poll: Romney slips, Pawlenty gains in Nevada White House invites Hollywood stars to immigration meeting Report says China’s carbon emissions could plateau by 2025-2030 Sony: Users’ personal data wasn’t encrypted Fix the hazards; don’t blame the workers Ron Paul: Still no fan of the Fed, but OK with Bernanke briefing McCain, Graham, Lieberman: Obama should say Syrian leader must go Dems use royal wedding in effort to tie GOP to oil industry Obama’s policies are Americans’ worst enemy What can be done to lower gas prices? Al Gore and Keith Olbermann: A moment of truth for cable news Obama to ‘frustrated’ supporters: Redouble your efforts to reelect me Lobby firm hires Sen. Burr’s healthcare adviser Don’t give up the fight Pols tweet ‘thoughts and prayers’ for severe weather victims News Bites: Bank of America accused of breaking up support for foreclosure probe settlement Funding cut will limit data on gas prices, Energy Department says Rules Committee to prep healthcare, energy bills for floor action next week Rand Paul has ‘birther’ demand for Trump: Prove you’re a Republican Limiting sexual discussion in the classroom Dems urge veto of Missouri redistricting plan A cheat sheet for Congress: How to get the most out of foreign aid Featured House hearings: GOP to focus on agriculture regulations, HHS priorities News bites: ‘Jersey Shore’ ratings lift Viacom profits Workers must unite for better immigration policy It’s the economy (and the four R’s) Exxon posts $10.7B first-quarter profit First-quarter economic growth slows to a sluggish 1.8 percent News bites: No FEMA money for St. Louis airport Obama declares an emergency in Alabama after deadly storms Obama at record-low approval in Pa.; tied with generic opponent Daniels faces difficult decision on Planned Parenthood funding Obama to Oprah on birthplace: ‘I was there’ News bites: USDA tackles childhood obesity Norquist: Palin, Huckabee won’t run for president Panetta could mean cuts for Pentagon MORNING READ News bites: Shell’s profit jumps, eyes on Exxon, and more Obama jokes about ‘birther’ controversy at fundraisers