The Hill Articles: April 5, 2011

Pentagon expects smaller budget in 2012 OVERNIGHT TECH: Spectrum auctions at the White House Lobbying World OVERNIGHT MONEY: Broken record Union ready to sue for pay if shutdown occurs Social Security cap is the answer on budget OVERNIGHT ENERGY: Senate, House climate votes on tap Dick Morris gets it wrong on America’s foreign aid Ryan’s budget US, Colombia likely to announce trade deal on Wednesday GOP duped seniors on Medicare Dem senators ask House to cut off lawmaker pay in shutdown Taking a page from The Donald Hearing slated to discuss selling off some federal buildings Hahn picks up SEIU endorsement in California’s special House election OVERNIGHT HEALTH: Ryan under assault on two fronts Rahm Emanuel communications director named Obama reelection press secretary House climate amendment battle set with science vote on tap Ryan budget targets key piece of Dodd-Frank Border chief denies agents turn blind eye to illegal immigrants SEC proposes plan to address market volatility Republican gut punch GOP chicken run fatal Hillary Clinton supporter to head DNC Boxer: ‘Appalling’ and ’embarrassing’ the House won’t take up bill halting congressional pay in case of shutdown Boxer: ‘Appalling’ and ’embarrassing’ the House won’t take up bill halting congressional pay in case of shutdown Weyants World: April 6, 2011 Upton shrugs off Dem’s Koch Brothers slam LaHood: Use more water transportation Lawmakers make early pitches for hosting Africa Command in home states Ryan bill is not enough DAY’S END ROUNDUP Report: Ecuador expels US ambassador over WikiLeaks Reid on discretionary cuts: ‘We can’t go any more’ Huntsman to make first trip to New Hampshire DoT: Airline passengers’ ‘bill of rights’ reducing airport delays House passes rule to move forward on net neutrality vote Gallup: Huckabee in strongest position ahead of 2012 White House: Ryan budget ‘fails test’ Imbalanced budget investments COMPTEL slams AT&T merger DC delegate: Congress has ‘killed’ with needle exchange prohibition Key senators nearing deal that would allow vote on blocking EPA climate rules Southwest Airlines grounds five more planes for cracks Kaine announcement launches premier Senate race of 2012 House Intel chairman: Libya regime change in ‘national interest’ Dems tie Ryan Medicare proposal to vouchers Senate Republican: House GOP budget ‘serious’ and ‘honest’ Senate declines to take up 2007 Obama statement on congressional authorization for attack Providers slam Ryan’s proposed cuts to insurance coverage Paul Ryan’s budget is a positive step Mikulski: ‘Disease’ of hypocrisy rampant among ‘tribal morass’ of House GOP Enviro group president bashes green movement for ‘shrillness’ FCC revamps website Rayburn closed briefly over unattended briefcase The big shill Rules Committee to take up abortions bill Thursday Fed: Economy gaining steam, but problems remain 2012 GOP contenders offer general praise for Ryan budget Walden: Merger reviews are bait for broadband firms to support FCC Ryan budget criticized for potential cuts to nursing-home care Obama vows veto of House bill to kill EPA greenhouse gas rules Bowles, Simpson offer mix of praise and criticism for Ryan budget Obama: ‘There is no excuse’ for dragging out spending talks Despite GOP criticism, TSA to hire 200 for Atlanta airport Last chance for Syria’s Asad to reform House approves rule for debating net-neutrality resolution Geithner reiterates need for Congress to raise debt ceiling Dem budget chief: Ryan plan ‘draconian’ Cornyn to propose resolution calling for Libya regime change Romney sends $45,000 to GOP campaign committees An analysis of Ryan’s budget Boehner’s office: No deal reached The reckless Republican proposal Cantor balks at omitting EPA riders from spending deal A fact-based budget Romney joins chorus praising Ryan’s 2012 budget Reinforcing Libya’s rebels DSCC targets Brown, Lugar on Republican budget House Dems, GOP spar over FCC’s net-neutrality rule Senate panel approves Higginbottom nomination Obama to visit Facebook headquarters Senate repeals health law’s 1099 provision, sends bill to president Boeing to make airplane inspection recommendations Can creators call 911? Hoyer opposed to GOP’s ‘inefficient’ and ‘costly’ short-term CR King: Holder should resign for criticizing Gitmo prisoner trial reversal Ag Chairman: Ryan provisions on farm bill ‘simply suggestions’ Senate clears 1099 repeal for White House Boehner won’t rule out state dinner for Merkel White House touts tax-cut calculator Palin offers praise for Ryan’s budget Geithner confirms administration is crafting plan for corporate tax reform Tea Party Express will consider electability, leader says House Dems will offer alternative budget RNC snags ex-Mich. GOP chief as national finance chairman House GOP blames Senate for rising prospects of government shutdown Air Force’s costs on Libya campaign $75M to date GOP budget plan cuts $5.8T in 10 years Ryan compares Medicare overhaul to prescription drug plan Symantec: Government adoption of social-media apps threatens security Tea Party leader calls for GOP to avoid shutdown House Dem: Change title of EPA bill to ‘Koch Brothers Appreciation Act’ Gov. Christie to deliver education address in NYC House GOP freshmen call on Reid to pass spending bill or resign Coburn plans six small-government additions to Senate small-business bill Service sector expands at slower pace than expected in March 1099 repeal ought to be first of many healthcare repeal votes, says McConnell Lieberman praises Ryan’s ‘courage’ in proposing deep spending cuts Dems: GOP stopgap with $12B in cuts, abortion restrictions a ‘non-starter’ Gov. Daniels set for DC education speech Pelosi rips Ryan’s budget Durbin: Ryan budget plan does too little on defense spending and taxes Interior plans new rules on subsea ‘blowout preventers’ Frank backing delay to debit card fee limits This year, Don Young says ‘No thanks’ to Humane Society Santorum lauds ‘tough choices’ in Ryan’s budget proposal GOP 2012 budget plan calls for expanded oil-and-gas production Amtrak applies for half of Florida rail money Trumka to Dems: Seize labor momentum to win back House in ’12 Poll: Donald Trump on Romney’s tail in NH Cantor says White House rejects deal, shutdown chances rise Web firms file privacy complaint against France Pawlenty praises Ryan’s budget proposal Winning the fight against bigotry in Israel LeMieux to challenge Nelson in Florida Is government a necessary evil? GOP says new short-term CR blocks some abortion funds Greasy foods win big in March Madness on Capitol Hill Tuesday Profile: Mr. Smart Growth ‘The Path to Prosperity’ Report: Petraeus ‘seriously considered’ for CIA director Face-to-face encounters raise costs for patients One-week stopgap makes $632 million in Energy and Water cuts Why we can’t cut corners with nuclear security News bites: FTC may probe Google’s search dominance Ex-NPR chief: House GOP has thrust NPR into ‘turmoil’ News bites: Southwest still canceling flights News bites: Ryan states his case Vote on new one-week spending bill possible in House this week Former Sen. Sununu joins broadband group Rep. Ryan: Not worried about political pitfalls of budget News bites: Ryan’s huge Medicare bet House GOP introduces one-week stopgap with $12B in spending cuts OPINION: Behemoths Fannie and Freddie bankrupting the US News bites: Japan’s nuke crisis prompts climate goal questions, emails show BP strife over Gulf well, and more Arizona lessons left unlearned Tuesday Profile: Mr. Smart Growth EMILY’s List puts five GOP frosh ‘on notice’ Connecticut lawmaker: Huskies’ title game felt ‘like a lifetime’ Bachmann begins to overshadow Palin as more likely White House contender Rep. Ryan steps into spotlight Player of the Week: John Boehner MORNING READ Boehner rejects Dems’ $33B in cuts In about-face, 9/11 mastermind to have Gitmo military trial