The Hill Articles: April 6, 2011

Delete the president’s email No more budget spin OVERNIGHT MONEY: T-minus 2 days GOP approves rule for one-week spending bill Recap: Votes signify big step forward on small-business bill Trump: ‘I will be best for this country’ House rejects most Dem amendments to bill limiting EPA OVERNIGHT TECH: House to vote on net neutrality Reid: Republicans ‘afraid’ of the Tea Party, avoiding ‘tough choices’ Amendment that says climate change is occurring fails in House Top House Republicans set to campaign in NY Hinojosa puts education first DC’s unique career opportunities Professionals working double duty to earn an advanced degree Senators mull options after failed EPA votes Etiquette for the workplace Dem amendments pummel Ryan budget White House applauds Senate for rejecting proposal to block EPA climate rules Hill aides: Be kind, diligent to find success A rising tide of hate White House meeting set; GOP readies $12B in spending cuts Reid says leaders will head to White House tonight Don’t risk a shutdown Your guide to master’s programs Intern’s guide to Capitol Hill Obama recalls Gingrich’s work with Sharpton Tester believes he has votes to delay limits on debit-card fees Weyants World: April 7, 2011 Dems fundraising off threat of shutdown Senators optimistic about a defense budget this week Poll: Trump surges in GOP primary field NY Republican stops short of backing Ryan budget plan OVERNIGHT HEALTH: Dems continue assault on GOP budget Senate Dems want changes to electronic privacy laws GOP White House hopefuls to debate economy in October Senate rejects block to EPA climate regs Senate rejects two-year moratorium on emissions regulation Pence will vote for stopgap spending measure Ex-Rep. Weldon: Not in Libya to ‘undermine Barack Obama’ Sherrod Brown: Give lawmakers pension at Social Security retirement age Senate rejects proposal to delay EPA climate rules by two years DAY’S END ROUNDUP Reid and Boehner to White House for late meeting with Obama Bachmann gets a rousing birthday song, tons of well wishes Dem lawmaker clarifies stance on new DNC chief Debbie Wasserman Schultz Thune hopes EPA vote will ‘deliver a message’ Senate rejects Stabenow amendment to limit EPA climate authority House Rules announces emergency meeting on one-week spending bill Senate defeats amendment to exempt farmers from climate rules A modest solution Senate rejects Baucus amendment to limit EPA climate authority Tea Party activists pressure Dems to vote down net neutrality Gingrich to keynote Michigan GOP conference A program worth saving Seniors, say goodbye to your healthcare Tech industry wary of domain name seizures Bachus jabs back over Dodd-Frank fixes Obama: Energy isn’t about ‘pointy-headed’ greens against pro-drilling ‘tough guys’ Congressional competition for space shuttles as fierce as external lobbying White House rallies support for airwave auctions Goodlatte wants more from Google on online piracy Three Democrats warn of expanded EPA regulations impact on jobs Senate would furlough hundreds King: CR last chance to defund healthcare reform Pawlenty staffer arrested in Iowa Pentagon prepares shutdown instructions IRS commissioner: You still have to file taxes during shutdown Enough already! It’s time to amend the lead law House GOP might waive ‘read the bill’ rule if deal is reached Senator calls for affordable wars only Shuler joins GOP in vote to extend Bush tax cuts for wealthy Senators ready for EPA climate change vote House approves rule for EPA bill, moves to debate and amendments Taking a sustainable, equitable path forward on budget Republicans look to check ‘absurd’ Consumer Bureau powers Gingrich to lead off NH speakers series Appropriators would have $1.019 trillion in 2012 under Ryan budget US, Colombia reach free trade agreement The FY 2012 budget: Our blueprint for the future House GOP, Dems spar over EPA’s regulatory impact on companies Gadhafi writes Obama, asks for end to military intervention Protecting our air and public health SC lawmakers in courtship dance with GOP field Udalls revive push for renewable power standard Homelessness: A crisis we can no longer afford to ignore Amid shutdown drama, Rep. Brown invites lawmakers on a boutique shopping trip Poll: Public would spread blame for government shutdown McCain to Zuckerberg: You’re a ‘national hero’ in Egypt, Tunisia Planned Parenthood physician corrects the record Obama could call Reid and Boehner for late-night spending meeting Sen. Graham urges GOP presidential candidates to avoid isolationism Glenn Beck leaving Fox News Brazile to serve as interim DNC chairwoman Granholm says she isn’t candidate to lead consumer bureau Local-government group concerned about Ryan budget US financial problems similar to Jefferson’s debt GOP lawmaker says WH will help speed negotiations Union: Airlines outsourcing plane maintenance Schumer cites ‘glimmer of hope’ for deal Sen. Cornyn to stop by Facebook DC Cherry Blossom parade might be nixed if there’s a shutdown Boehner, Obama budget call lasts three minutes Frank: I’m not talking Dodd-Frank fixes Tax reform veterans encourage new push Rep. Jackson tries to adjourn House to prompt budget talks US trade deal with Colombia announced House Dem: Climate change bigger health threat than AIDS, malaria Ayotte: ‘Live free or die’ means no big government Pawlenty, Bachmann, Santorum will attend NH rally Ex-Dallas mayor starts with $2.6 million for Senate bid Medicare publishes hospital injury data against industry wishes Pataki lunch sparks presidential buzz Space shuttle accident families want one shuttle in Houston, others in Fla., DC Investing in the next generation Centrist Senate Dems urge Boehner to avert a shutdown CNN to hold presidential debate in Las Vegas later this year Dem lawmaker: DNC chairmanship will ‘strain’ Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz Rep. Frank condemns Afghan murders, criticizes Karzai reaction Senate Republicans challenge Obama on energy push Transit group: Ryan’s budget ‘misguided’ GOPers, Dems congratulate new DNC chairwoman McCain won’t endorse in 2012 primary Lower US gasoline consumption DISH Network buys Blockbuster assets at auction DSCC stays on offense over Ryan budget plan State lawmakers: Congress shouldn’t do tort reform Hoyer says GOP threatening government shutdown by failing to compromise Reid: Republicans ‘refusing to take yes for an answer’ Challenger has narrow lead in Wisconsin Supreme Court election Congress on wrong side of history in denying climate change First set of GOP bills changing Fannie, Freddie advance Poll: Huckabee, Romney enjoy early advantages in Iowa Hannity: ‘Let Dems shut the government down’ LaHood: 24 states seeking Florida rail money Bachmann’s prediction: No shutdown Ex-Rep. Weldon to visit Gadhafi One burning question News bites: State shutdown stresses House, Senate to take up EPA legislation; budget watch continues Rep. Bachmann to appear alongside SC Gov. Haley at Tax Day rally News bites: NC high-speed rail at a crossroads News bites: US raises new fears about Japan nuke crisis, UN climate talks hit road bump, and more News bites: Ryan budget reviews are in MORNING READ News bites: Ryan budget reviews are in Second White House meeting on spending talks ‘still possible’ No pay for Congress in shutdown, says growing chorus of lawmakers Iowa redistricting plan gaining favor in State Legislature Ex-Rep. Weldon to visit Gadhafi Liberal group attacks GOP budget for ‘stealing’ Medicare News bites: Verizon settles GSA overcharging allegations for $93.5M 20 Questions with Ralph Nader Reports: Pawlenty picks Minn. campaign headquarters Santorum plays GOP attacking role OPINION: Ryan budget ‘cracks the silence’ on fiscal challenges Vulnerables offer praise for Ryan plan ‘Gang of Six’ talks could affect deal on long-term budget Ron Paul to make presidential decision in a month Staffers’ pay, BlackBerrys under threat Sen. Scott Brown raises $1.7 million in first quarter Obama, Boehner jostle for edge in spending-plan fight as deadline nears Ryan’s $5.8 trillion cuts put on fast track What’s in the plan: Point-by-point analysis Agreement to vote on Small Business bill will include votes on EPA amendments Reid: Miles to go on budget negotiation, but hope remains