The Hill Articles: December 24, 2011

Dem lawmaker: Iranian regime will self-destruct Defense cuts could hinge on ’12 election Capitol Police Files Ron Paul PAC to combat ‘racist claims’ in new Web ad Iowa voters to get a few silent nights over this holiday weekend Obama: Voters should focus on policies, not ‘personal lives’ Gingrich, Perry fail to make Va. primary ballot McCain says Twitter account not hacked Coming off a victory, President Obama still faces a tough year ahead Tax debate over, Obama lands in Hawaii Gingrich says Ron Paul needs to answer for ‘really nasty’ newsletters Report says Obama campaign, DNC returned Corzine contributions Obama blames GOP’s ‘combative’ tone for Washington gridlock Pence: Country faces ‘challenging times’ Government Printing Office financially in the black for FY 2011 A timeline of the House Republican cave on the payroll tax holiday extension Democrats believe payroll tax victory bolsters chances of taking House President, first lady thank troops in joint weekly address Obama, Reid and Pelosi lead the charge against the Tea Party millionaire party