The Hill Articles: April 4, 2011

Shipbuilder is optimistic after Northrop break President Obama officially launches 2012 reelection campaign without a remark Fed unions: Where are shutdown plans? Wisconsin Waterloo Bottom Line How politicians admit error OVERNIGHT ENERGY: House mulls rules of engagement on climate battle OVERNIGHT MONEY: Sharing the stage Boehner won’t rule out state dinner for Merkel Rep. Broun says Dems ‘want to shut down the government’ This year, Don Young says ‘No thanks’ to Humane Society Greasy foods win big in March Madness on Capitol Hill Barney Frank gets a birthday present from a GOP lawmaker White House issues veto threat for repeal of net-neutrality rules House approves 10 percent cut to DOD printing budget Intense and pure Meet the Lawmaker Rep. Ann Marie Buerkle (R-N.Y.), 25th District Weyants World: April 5, 2011 DAY’S END ROUNDUP Bush’s former press aide leading new RNC effort to beat Obama GOP freshmen call on Senate to pass CR OVERNIGHT TECH: White House threatens to veto net-neutrality repeal Senate confirms 14th nominee, first Latino circuit judge Poll: Republicans would bear most blame for a government shutdown OVERNIGHT HEALTH: Fight taking shape before Ryan unveils budget Schumer: Boehner is striking ‘a different pose publicly’ in budget talks Wisconsin Dem senator could face recall Rand Paul commits to Ralph Reed’s ‘Faith and Freedom’ conference Dems reintroduce Public Online Information Act Shedding light on the future, not the past Romney labels Obama ‘naïve’ for 9/11 trial reversal Rig owner Transocean admits ‘insensitive’ comment on safety Former Mass. lawmaker joins law firm After hole in plane, FAA wants all 737-300s checked Do your taxes or your own hair? Tough question for some Americans Wisconsin union battle ‘helped define’ Democrats, Trumka says Movie studios sue streaming video site Wyden, Coats to introduce tax reform legislation Emanuel: I’ll do ‘whatever’ to get Obama reelected Democrat mildly protests cut to DOD printing budget FEC approves use of campaign funds for Congressman Terry’s home security Turning the dream of a nuclear-free world into reality Chairman: Libya resolution would fail Van Hollen: Both parties would take blame for government shutdown Ventura open to running for VP with Rep. Ron Paul Republican: High spending like ‘economic child abuse’ LaHood proposes increased fines for pipeline safety violations Planned Parenthood summons help from lawmakers, health experts Rep. Flake raises $1 million for Senate run March Madness rivalry gets play on Senate floor Former Rep. Adler dead at 51 BP has one post-moratorium permit request pending, source says Dems ‘likely’ to offer budget alternative to Rep. Ryan’s plan Blue Dogs urge both parties to work on budget as frustrations surface FCC’s Clyburn pans state broadband bills Barney Frank gets a birthday present from GOP lawmaker Leahy stands by piracy bill, says First Amendment doesn’t protect thieves LaHood proposes increased fines for pipeline safety violations McConnell touts administration’s reversal on terrorist trials Treasury: US to hit debt limit in mid-May Cantor, Reid spar over spending on Twitter Former Senate aide pleads not guilty in ‘revolving door’ case Exposing the Planned Parenthood business model Reid warns time is ‘extremely’ short to avert shutdown Dem govs to blast GOP Medicaid cuts Court chucks Verizon’s net-neutrality appeal; company will refile United Auto Workers: Upton bill could hobble fuel economy standards Public broadcasting is a vital public service Poll: Voters don’t think GOP budget cuts will put dent in deficit Top conservative lawmakers to headline NH rally GOP bill to defund Libya mission picks up another Dem backer The Fed undermines foreign policy Health decisions belong with patients, not government Judge Goldstone’s regrets Sanders says US should adopt laws mandating five-week vacations Gingrich spokesman: Obama reelect ‘begins and ends with political extortion’ Ex-Dallas mayor had ‘positive’ talks with Cornyn about Senate bid RNC revamps website after Obama reelection announcement House Republicans to consider bills clipping Consumer Bureau GOP senators say no gas tax to pay for Obama transportation budget Dems: Transocean shift policy may be factor in Gulf rig explosion Obama invites leaders to budget talks 41 senators vow to oppose Planned Parenthood rider Rep. Sherman demands Libya turn over rebel leaders with US ‘blood on their hands’ 41 Senate Dems oppose GOP Planned Parenthood cuts 41 Senate Dems oppose GOP Planned Parenthood cuts Centrist House Dems push for trade action Obamas’ 4th State Dinner: German Chancellor Angela Merkel Pipeline initiative expected this week President launches reelection bid Elizabeth Warren defends Consumer Bureau’s role in settlement talks Obama to host state dinner for German Chancellor Merkel Rand Paul as president? Bold-faced names everywhere at Tosca Congressman returns for ‘budget wars’ Liberal groups protest ‘assault’ on labor rights on date of MLK’s assassination Groups slam online piracy efforts ObamaCare’s big bucks GOP seeks to remove Clinton order requiring multilingual federal services Himes: Compromise only if Boehner can ‘gain control’ of Tea Party GOPers Expiration date Groups rise to defense of healthcare reform’s prevention fund GOP congressman: Salary remarks ‘poorly chosen’ Lockhart: Economy in a rebalancing phase Trump: Boehner doing ‘good job’ in spending fight Genocide Prevention Month: From Bosnia to Benghazi GOP 2012 hopefuls attack Obama’s job record in response to reelection announcement Officials blast Transocean for handing out safety-related bonuses Good morning … another week, another budget deadline Economists demand entitlement reform on eve of Ryan budget Consumer Watchdog challenges new Google chief to support Do-Not-Track Group: GOP hopefuls support defunding Planned Parenthood Interior says there is no deal with BP DeMint to GOP: Risk political careers over balanced-budget amendment Applications for Florida rail money due Obama and the black vote 2012 News bites: Huge data breach releases consumer emails Pipeline initiative expected this week EPA kicks off Earth Day photo contest News bites: Pipe safety in the pipeline Southwest Airlines inspecting planes after crack forces emergency landing Pawlenty ribs Obama’s reelection announcement Bachmann PAC snags top ’08 Huckabee aide News bites: Dodd-Frank optimism AT&T official seems FCC critic on spectrum efforts Iowa Gov. Branstad says Bachmann could match Palin’s star power Poll: Majority say US nuke plants are safe, divisions on new reactors remain Prevention saves lives and money Clinton: ‘Ludicrous’ birther claims will hurt GOP Romney takes first shot at Obama’s reelection announcement News bites: GOP’s Medicare, Medicaid overhauls on tap News bites: Low-level radioactive water to be dumped in ocean, BP wants to drill in Gulf, and more Sununu: America’s founders would be worried by Palin, Trump Rand Paul says he’s ready to run in 2012 Clinton: Shutdown would hurt GOP but might not be ‘traumatic’ for economy This week: GOP pitches Medicare, Medicaid overhauls The week ahead: House (and maybe Senate?) climate votes loom, Obama takes energy focus to Philly Pols change plans in case of shutdown New Member of the Week: Heck targets healthcare reform replacement OPINION: Congress caused financial crisis Sunday Talk Shows OPINION: Obama is weak; GOP no better The Hill Poll: Likely voters are wary of Libyan mission cost The Hill Poll: GOP seen as more reasonable in spending-cut debate The Week Ahead: Two budgets Obama announces reelection campaign This week: Spending, budget top congressional agenda as shutdown nears The Week Ahead: Net neutrality approaches the floor MORNING READ GOP freshman class faces its big shutdown decision: Fight or fall in line Weyant’s World: April 4, 2011 The politics of acting responsibly, in case there is a shutdown The shutdown battle: 10 things to watch No Dem endorsement in California’s special House election