The Hill Articles: December 26, 2011

GOP readies for final sprint in Iowa Perry ad pushes for a part-time Congress GOP: Light bulb reprieve a ‘present for all Americans’ Lack of new campaign rules adds to outside spending groups’ 2012 influence Report: Questions raised about judicial nomination for Schumer’s brother-in-law Rep. Jackson Lee miffed at Rules Committee rejection Rep. Steve King to join Santorum for Iowa pheasant hunt Q & A: Former lobbyist and staffer Neil Volz Congress Speak: Nerd New Romney Iowa ad: Smaller government, end of ‘ObamaCare’ Tea Party Texan blames ‘failure to communicate’ for payroll tax debacle Democrat wants grants for women’s restrooms in fire stations Rep. Paul says defense bill assures ‘descent into totalitarianism’ Van Hollen: 2012 spending bill undercuts government’s clean air, water mission What the Oregon special election will say about the 2012 vote Unions, business groups on watch for recess appointments to labor board House Democrats prepping for fight over proposed cuts to jobless benefits First family celebrates Christmas with troops