The Hill Articles: December 2, 2011

Union Leader delivers another blow to the Cain campaign A closer look at next week… Poll: Mack fading against Nelson in Fla. Senate race Ben Stein defends Cain, compares to Thomas Jefferson Ohio State VP to run for new Dem seat in Ohio Rep. Markey calls for investigation of cellphone tracking software DAY’S END ROUNDUP Ron Paul: Ad on Gingrich flip flops didn’t have to be ‘too creative’ Senate committee to assess progress of Wall Street reform legislation DNC continues assault on Romney Huntsman skips Trump, will debate Gingrich in unmoderated format Al Gore is right about climate change, and conservatives around the world support action Republican leaders face stiff resistance on extending payroll tax cut Report: TSA stops passenger for gun designs on purse Senate to vote on consumer protection board nominee Lawmakers press for investigation into China’s trade practices Romney’s crossroads White House stands by veto threat despite Senate compromise bill House to look at congressional stock-trading ban next week McKeon ‘disappointed’ GE and Rolls-Royce not funding second F-35 engine Paul calls Senate’s bluff, kills terrorist detainee amendment Boehner tells GOP he’s trying to ‘make chicken salad out of chicken s–t’ Hamre: ‘Politics needs the problem more than it needs the solution’ Pelosi spurns GOP sweeteners plan, calls it ‘a circuitous route to nowhere’ Stay or go? Cain to announce campaign’s future on Saturday Rep. Issa explains why he’s not calling for resignations over ‘Fast and Furious’ Cantor: GOP still hoping for final 2012 spending deal this month Effin woman campaigns for Facebook recognition Cantor acknowledges seeking deal with Dems to mitigate triggered Defense cuts Trump to moderate Republican debate Report: Most Energy Dept. loan support is low-risk Romney’s energy plan earns Murkowski’s support Dems want ‘Buy America’ provisions in highway bill Santorum jabs Newt Gingrich for ‘portraying confidence right now’ International Trade Commission: Chinese solar imports might threaten US companies No direct challenger emerging to Rep. Waters in her bid for top finance spot Obama tells Congress: We’ll spend the holidays together to get tax cuts done Geithner headed to Europe next week Celebs head to D.C. ahead of Kennedy Center Honors Ron Paul is right about the Patriot Act; Newt Gingrich is right about immigration Republican compares president to Pilate Administration mulling $46.8B cut to planned Pentagon spending Gingrich: Unemployment figures just ‘another devastating landmark’ Palin: Santorum GOP candidate with ‘ideological consistency’ Reading between the lines (lions) Cain highlights female supporters on new website Obama prods Congress on tax cut: We’ll spend the holidays together House approves latest bill reining in federal regulations Bachmann: Obama abandoned those looking for work Justice Department approves Google’s purchase of Admeld HHS finalizes regulations on insurers’ spending Bachmann slams GOP rivals Romney and Gingrich House kills Dem amendments to regulation bill Poll: Gingrich crushing the field in Florida with 50 percent Reducing AIDS funding will deal a devastating blow Trade rulings undermine consumer protection GOP effort to freeze federal pay for five years unfair Former Iowa governor endorses Romney Rep. Issa examining ways to reorganize ATF Follow Friday: @repshimkus Lawmakers subpoena Jon Corzine to testify about MF Global collapse San Francisco to allow cell blackouts in ‘extraordinary circumstances’ Rep. Terry: Boehner will link pipeline bill to jobless insurance, payroll tax bill GE, Rolls-Royce to cut off funding for development of second F-35 engine EPA unveils revised air pollution rules for industrial boilers Blacklisted contractor continues receiving government money through Haiti contracts Jay Carney gives mom belated birthday shout-out on T.V. Gingrich, Romney, and Perry must stand by Israel’s foreign aid Ethics panel extends Jackson probe Clinton meets with Nobel Peace Prize winner in Burma White House warns spending talks are on track for another shutdown ‘crisis’ Union labels Mica labor bill a ‘smokescreen’ on FAA funding NLRB rule changes ensure workers’ right to vote House Republican targets Sen. Kerry for Yucca Mountain opposition Unions reach deal to avert railway strike No surprises among Senate conferees for Defense bill Dem says Perry wants Congress to get jobs at Wal-Mart Boehner hopes to avoid GOP Senate fate on payroll taxes Unemployment falls to 8.6 percent; economy adds 120,000 jobs The REINS Act ends unchecked bureaucratic power Republicans throw cold water on unemployment numbers Verizon to buy $3.6B of spectrum for 4G service Senate approves bill to aid soldiers struggling with bankruptcy Romney slaps down Gingrich: ‘You’ve got to earn’ the nomination Obama and first family light the National Christmas Tree News bites: A Christmas gift to air passengers Romney: Obama trying to put ‘silver lining’ on dark cloud Bachmann sharpens attacks on Gingrich News bites: Zynga aims to raise $925 million Rep. Farenthold ‘most likely’ running in new GOP seat Poll: Cain support craters in Iowa Are Republicans ‘normal’? Cain moves up ‘reassessment’ deadline Friday: Regulations, rail strike bill in the House Perry mocks campaign gaffes, talks GOP field on ‘Tonight Show’ News bites: Not a sprint Romney visits George H.W. Bush GOP split on payroll tax cut Obama, Clinton set to announce $4 billion energy program Obama, Clinton set to announce $4 billion energy program Romney shows first signs of strain Conservatives craft bill to prevent IMF bailout of crumbling eurozone Child labor rules rile rural lawmakers GOP working on unemployment reforms GOP to renew attack on healthcare reform FAA chief Babbitt flies on after having ‘worst three weeks in Washington’ Outside groups raking in the cash News bites: SUVs make comeback, shifting climate politics, and more MORNING READ Senate defeats rival payroll tax cut extension bills Insider trading ban gains momentum, Pelosi backs House version of bill Boehner: Mr. President, help stop the automatic cuts to Defense spending Despite Boeing-union deal, Republicans pledge to keep heat on labor board Senate passes $662B Defense bill after deal on detainee language Under Contract Appointments Meatballs restaurant in Chinatown does Italian family-style food — fast Reg Watch Giving credit where credit is due New hot spots up the ante Lautenberg casts 9000th vote to standing ovation Europe ready to lead on transactions tax House unanimously passes resolution honoring Giffords aide Senate votes unanimously to stiffen sanction on Iran’s central bank House Dem sort of apologizes for Grover Norquist-Tea Party Republican jabs Federal unions blast GOP payroll tax plan Sharing information to improve healthcare Voting Rights Act’s time may be limited Dem senator predicts Republicans to be ‘lockstep in opposition’ on payroll tax extension Perkins ends CPAC boycott, will speak at conference