The Hill Articles: February 10, 2011

Author Q&A: New book delves into Obama roots No laughing matter — cartoons shape our political history OVERNIGHT HEALTH: Berwick touts Medicare Advantage numbers Galileo reincarnated (again) H.R. 3 funding bill aims to ban abortion deceptively Napolitano invites congressional leadership to visit U.S.-Mexico border Weyants World: February 11, 2011 The untidy truth Patriot Act needs diligence OVERNIGHT ENERGY: Allen is back Senate wrap: Senate to take up more nominations next week Senate GOP shoots down unanimous consent request on trade, healthcare tax credits Senate GOP shoots down unanimous consent request on trade, healthcare tax credits McConnell set to introduce Biden at Kentucky event GOP jumps on old CBO job numbers OVERNIGHT TECH: Privacy heats up Lawmakers confident on China currency measure, despite hurdles Sessions says Republicans more willing to find ways to reduce deficit DAY’S END ROUNDUP Former Rep. Hayworth mulling bid for Sen. Kyl seat Giffords told staff she would run if Kyl retired Lobby shop tells lawmakers: Shift from earmarks to grants TSA head wants ‘risk based,’ tailor-made airport screening Schweikert runs into Daniel Hernandez Senate Banking to hear from top financial regulators on Dodd-Frank The State of the Union? It depends. House passes Patriot Act rule, clears way for passage Utah to request Medicaid waiver Dems to attempt trade bills extensions by unanimous consent Trump: Ron Paul a ‘good guy,’ but ‘has zero chance’ of being elected president Santorum criticizes Obama’s foreign policy in CPAC speech Senate Dems: GOP infighting over spending risks shutdown Donald Trump to decide on White House run in June Rick Santorum: ‘There’s no problem between Sarah Palin and me’ Government’s budget deficit on track for a record House Dems float plan to nix oil industry tax incentives Upton, Walden question president’s wireless, public safety proposals My response to Rep. Akin’s ‘fact deficit’ Group warns against privatizing Fannie, Freddie Pelosi: GOP House getting little done NRA chief: ‘Government failed’ in Tucson attacks King introduces public safety bill The unbearable lightness of the GOP brand Report: Judge rules FOIA docs must be searchable House settles in for more than five hours of debate on regs On Twitter, lament over Kyl’s plan to retire High-risk pool enrollment up slightly, still lags Battle lines, and talking points, drawn in House jobs debate Obama: Wireless like transcontinental railroad in its importance to the future Watchdog wants ethics probe of members who sleep….in their offices Club for Growth urges ‘no’ vote on CR less than $100B Dem tries to swiftly pass Republican bill, but GOP blocks it SEC IG warns against budget cuts Obama says Egypt faces ‘moment of transformation’ RNC Valentine’s Day cards spoof Dems Gingrich invites President Obama to keynote ’12 CPAC Berwick ‘hopes’ he’s put rationing fears to rest Sen. McConnell: ‘Let’s take that repeal vote again’ Gingrich calls for eliminating EPA, expanding domestic energy production Stock market hackers drives cybersecurity bill Status of forces agreement with Afghanistan The real meaning of democracy in Cairo DeMint on Senate Dems: ‘They’re dropping like flies’ Striking developments in Egypt Johnson: Trump would grow the base Boehner blames early disorganization for legislative defeats Kucinich says Obama should have serious 2012 primary challenge Emerson’s broken arm results in great hair day Kyl openly courts 2012 vice presidential nomination GOP gay-rights group brings Donald Trump to conservative gathering Warsh will leave Fed Board in March Industry groups target Obama energy, environment regs at Issa hearing Boehner: Rep. Lee ‘made his own decision’ to resign Medicare chief says healthcare law strengthened program RNC teases Dems for Valentine’s Day GAO joins Flickr When presented with public health arguments, Americans in key districts oppose Upton bill Boehner says House will press for largest budget cuts in U.S. history Issa after regulatory burdens as Dems push back GOP lawmaker makes birther joke at CPAC Warner not ‘totally surprised’ about Webb retirement Prelude to a nervous breakdown; New Mexico’s Gary Johnson rises Are unnecessary regulations stifling job growth? Sierra Club launching campaign to defend EPA air rules Mortgage rates rise as White House future for Fannie, Freddie I.G. report: IRS needs to do more on improper EITC payments Locke urges India to continue economic reforms Rep. King: Obama administration now realizes ‘this is a dangerous world’ A housing crisis germinating for decades What Netflix could learn from DC sewage treatment Rep. Grimm: Rumors of a bodyguard ‘totally false’ Take a page from the military: Risk management could reboot climate change debate Weekly jobless claims drop to lowest level since 2008 Rep. Bachmann warns: Don’t neglect social issues Analysts: Don’t expect ‘fracking’ standards until after 2012 election Good pension policy requires transparency Analyst: Obama proposal a win for wireless infrastructure firms The Chris Lee resignation letters: concise Let’s be smart about foreign aid in the debates ahead Rep. Emerson won’t rule out Sen. McCaskill challenge Facing state pressure, Sebelius denounces ‘government takeover’ claim Good morning … Patriot Act, regulatory review, and (maybe) trade Issa ‘wouldn’t feel bad’ if Obama reelected due to strong economy Trump a late addition to CPAC roster DeGette: House Republicans showing ‘true colors’ on abortion bills To undo health reform, use reconciliation process, urges Rove ‘Bless me, Father, for I have tweeted’ Publication tries to beat K St. at its own game Palin: No ‘problem’ with gay group at CPAC Transportation panel chairman stuck between Obama, House GOP leaders News bites: Hackers invade oil companies, Prince Charles takes on climate skeptics, and more Standing front and center at CPAC forum, in a wide-open 2012 field ‘Pledge to America’ aide to lobby shop White House wireless plan boosts rural coverage MORNING READ After early run of unity, Republicans struggle to manage House floor OVERNIGHT TECH: Obama to lay out sweeping wireless agenda Rep. Chris Lee resigns his seat in wake of online scandal Sen. Webb won’t seek another term in 2012 General gives stinging rebuke to contractors Rep. Chris Lee resigns N.Y. seat in wake of online scandal OVERNIGHT ENERGY: Spending bill looms as venue for climate battle 20 Questions with Onion News Network’s Washington correspondent… Toyota outrage turns to shrugs Homeland Security panel examines radicalization of U.S. Muslims GOP leaders, Obama talk ‘common ground’ at lunch meeting Trade official Kirk demurs on timeline for Colombia, Panama trade deals OVERNIGHT MONEY: Chop, chop Bernanke dismisses inflation fear at Republican-led House debut First lady on 2012: ‘I will do whatever I’m asked to do’ Rep. Grimm: Rumors of a bodyguard ‘totally false’ Emerson’s broken arm results in great hair day Library of Congress hawk released into the wild Johnson, Chandler the least talkative House members Napolitano warns of threat from homegrown radicalization, terrorism