The Hill Articles: February 15, 2011

House Democrats seeking another way to pay for 1099 repeal David Hoberman No early endorsement from McCain in Ariz. Senate race OVERNIGHT TECH: FCC chair says net neutrality rules create jobs Rep. Harman to stay until Feb. 28 Spending: What Makes the Cut? Weyants World: February 16, 2011 GOP’s Latino problem A deadlock on the budget will defeat Obama in 2012 The business of bloom OVERNIGHT HEALTH: Administration defends health budget House Democrats pressing for extension of trade adjustment assistance Inside the office of: Rep. Blake Farenthold (R-Texas) Emanuel pledges to donate to Twitter account’s charity of choice after election Senate extends the Patriot Act for three months in 86-12 vote Senate starts debate on amendment to slash aviation spending to 2008 levels Quayle rules out Senate run, may back Flake DAY’S END ROUNDUP Geithner: Entitlement reform part of long-term fiscal health Sebelius defends healthcare law’s flexibility during budget testimony Grijalva: ‘Distinct possibility’ Rep. Giffords runs for Senate HHS looks to boost messaging efforts Dem leader says it’s up to the GOP to avoid a government shutdown Energy and Commerce chairman agrees to review climate skeptic’s industry ties House Democrats wage ‘mini filibuster’ to start debate on FY 2011 spending Obama threatens to veto House Republican spending measure GOP looks to antitrust law to preserve net neutrality Republican tells fiscal hawks: Hands off nuclear arms funding Fannie Mae head defends millions in legal fees Stephen Baldwin v. Kevin Costner in oil spill tech lawsuit Senate rejects amendment denying TSA workers collective bargaining rights Protecting privacy at the airport Obama on Iran: ‘You can’t maintain power through coercion’ Ron Paul: Tea Party activists similar to Egyptian protesters Rep. Waxman holds off endorsing in Calif. House race as field grows ‘America’s toughest sheriff’ considering Arizona Senate run GOP vows its budget will include plans for entitlement reform Ellison asks Twitter users to help him follow protests in Bahrain Budget cuts tap out safe drinking water Budget is not an arbitrary dollar figure Budget details implementation costs House approves rule for considering FY 2011 spending bill FCC’s Copps calls on agency to address decline of ‘real journalism’ Durbin: No whip counts yet on block-EPA effort Senate Republican puts hold on Interior nominee over drilling Some things may lead to ‘big things’ Boxer Manny Pacquiao visits Reid, then on to White House DNC chief, Obama to talk Va. Senate Tea Party senator to House GOP: ‘Be more bold’ on cuts Feinstein battles House CR bid to nix renewable loan guarantees Our national budget crisis Our only option is to cut spending Senate Environment panel announces subcommittee spots Lungren loves it when TSA agents find his hairspray President defends $3.7T budget plan, urges patience on big reforms Conservatives seek $20B in deeper cuts to House spending bill House Republican amendment would block use of higher ethanol blends in vehicles Handing CFPB to appropriators would set ‘dangerous precedent,’ Warren says Credit unions are coming – and you’ll see and hear them Clinton pledges VC approach to anti-censorship tech Pelosi: GOP budget puts ‘women and children last’ Poll: GOP primary voters doubt Obama was born in U.S. George H.W. Bush, Warren Buffett, Yo-Yo Ma to receive top honors from Obama Bachus calls for good manners on Financial Services Industry groups say spectrum auctions should net more than $33 billion Pelosi to GOP: ‘Show us the jobs’ Reid thanks boxing champ for election help by scoring him lunch with Obama Senate Appropriations chairman slams GOP’s proposed spending cuts as ‘arbitrary’ Obama says Emanuel ‘doing fine’ in mayoral race Moving forward on FAA reauthorization bill Baucus, Grassley tax bill aims to promote land conservation Keeping American jobs in America Iowa GOP schedules debate before caucuses Obama challenges lawmakers to support cuts to oil subsidies Obama challenges lawmakers to support cuts to oil subsidies Obama: U.S. offering ‘moral support’ to Iran protesters Senate appropriator blasts GOP cut to community health centers What happened to the calculator? GOP senators assail wildlife agency’s ‘troubling’ work on climate change Frank, Dems blast GOP, say cuts will impair Wall Street regulators Net-neutrality advocate: Small wireless co. may have violated Net rules Senate votes to make it a felony to distribute body scan images House Dem: White House energy cuts would ‘literally freeze’ people House to start with DoD amendments to FY 2011 bill O’s losing ground across Mideast Social Security reform needs a winning policy and a winning speech Glenn Beck says Google is ‘in bed’ with the government Obama defends proposal to cut LIHEAP funding Veteran lawmakers join Twitter for first time Tea Party Caucus throws rules into the harbor Paul Ryan asks the White House: ‘Why did you duck?’ on debt Morning after: Egyptians must not lower their guard Obama explains lack of entitlement reform in budget Rep. Duffy says he has ‘no future’ in comedy FCC adds six to Technical Advisory Council GOP ‘will go home’ in two years without $100B in cuts Brady, Wasserman Schultz to launch entertainment tech caucus Boehner: GOP ‘will not punt’ on entitlements Sen. Manchin: Obama budget falls short Retail sales slowed in January, up for seventh straight month Rand Paul urges colleagues against Patriot Act reauthorization Manchin hits Obama budget: ‘Not what the country needs or expects’ N.Y. Dems eye Craigslist lawmaker’s seat House Republicans want answers on improper EITC payments HHS budget testimony unveiled Ex-FCC advisor registers with Google Don’t penalize qualified, responsible homebuyers Obama health official fires back at GOP govs Lugar eyes bipartisan support for planned energy bill McCotter, the rocker, adds author to his creative CV Check out The Hill’s special section on energy and the environment More than 400 amendments filed to House 2011 spending measure The future of NextGen Sohn, Downes, Glass to testify at Internet hearing — excerpts Getting smart Carter and Obama, lost in the woods Rep. Rangel files for 2012 Baldwin v. Costner in oil spill tech lawsuit New Yorkers want to say ‘I do’ to Rudy New WH spokesman ready to brief the press, colleague says Heller poll shows him with double-digit lead on Sen. Ensign Obama to defend budget at first press conference of year Hatch leads Chaffetz in potential Utah GOP primary News bites: Natural-gas industry steps up opposition to Oscar-nominated ‘Gasland’ Senate Dems up in 2012 mixed on Obama budget Rep. Ryan: GOP won’t allow shutdown due to budget impasse Elder Bush to receive top honor from Obama K Street’s freshmen shun lobbyist tag Israelis fretting over U.S. policy Rep. Pence aims to keep Republicans on track on their ‘Pledge to America’ Chances up for federal shutdown GOP expects chaotic House debate over party’s planned $61B in cuts Freshman Republican warns of ‘backlash’ if cuts are too deep MORNING READ Rep. Ileana Ros-Lehtinen: Valentine’s Day video for Giffords House outlines rules of engagement for this week’s budget fight Rep. King pushes to defund mandatory spending in health law Dems embrace ‘tough-love’ budget, aim criticism at GOP spending plans Obama sets up Round 2 on Bush rates Obama frames $3.7T budget as thrifty, with wise investments Senate to continue to plod through FAA amendments OVERNIGHT ENERGY: Spending plans preview upcoming energy clashes Bottom Line U.S.’s race to ‘win the future’ hinges on spurring clean-energy innovation Cantor and Clinton both offer a nod to Valentine’s Day McCotter, the rocker, adds author to his creative CV Europe putting fiscal house in order Safeguarding public health requires protecting our environmental laws New Yorkers want to say ‘I do’ to Rudy ‘America’s toughest sheriff’ Arpaio considering Senate run in Arizona Rep. Duffy says he has ‘no future’ in comedy Lungren loves it when TSA agents find his hairspray Other world powers out ahead on energy Gritting teeth, Minnesota senators formally congratulate the Green Bay Packers Ways and Means schedules mark up of 1099 provision Inside the Office of Rep. Blake Farenthold (R-Texas): Blake Adami $100B— For Tea Party patriots, it’s the ante for budgeting credibility OVERNIGHT MONEY: Budget Day! White House campaign stop: Israel Senate clears two more non-controversial judicial nominees It’s time to get serious about energy security Rescind Obama’s remaining ‘stimulus’ Commerce Department budget focuses on expanding exports Electric vehicles can reverse U.S. deficit on energy Armed Services chairman has ‘significant concerns’ about DoD budget plan The House approves Patriot Act extension, sends bill to Senate