The Hill Articles: February 23, 2011

OVERNIGHT MONEY: Negotiating long-distance, cont’d Biden defends unions against conservative ‘social agenda’ OVERNIGHT ENERGY: Energy interests use Libyan unrest to push their agendas OVERNIGHT TECH: Obama to meet with tech-heavy jobs council Biden pokes fun at president with teleprompter joke Dallas mayor resigns; likely to enter Senate race Global box office receipts hit record high in 2010 Huckabee defends first lady’s anti-obesity campaign: ‘We ought to be thanking her’ Republicans charge Obama with ‘playing politics’ on marriage Handful of lawmakers missed dozens of votes this past weekend OVERNIGHT HEALTH: Battle over rate review begins Obama breaks silence on Libya, condemns ‘outrageous’ violence Report: GDP dropped in 80 percent of metropolitan areas Frank finds few friends among GOP for SEC amendment Palin will travel to India next month Report: Job growth concentrated in low- to mid-wage industries Mike Huckabee on 2012: ‘If I run, I walk away from a pretty good income’ Pawlenty: Obama can be beaten in 2012 Dingell sidelined by flu before annual speech Wisconsin gov. warns of massive layoffs if state Democrats don’t return Anti-abortion rights protesters arrested at Boehner’s office Aid groups plead with Congress to stop funding cuts Bloomberg, Emanuel exchange Twitter pleasantries House Republicans relaunch investigation into tainted heparin Drugmakers, device-makers seeking theft protections White House report parries attacks on ‘clean energy standard’ Interior agrees to hold Solar Decathlon on National Mall Sen. Schumer: GOP spending bill is ‘recipe for a double-dip recession’ Senator wants to mandate background checks for all gun sales Schumer: Forecast proves House GOP budget approach ‘all wrong’ White House pushes fiscal compromise in annual economic report Obama adds tech leaders to jobs council Shadegg joins Heritage Foundation Schumer: Spending legislation will not resolve net-neutrality fight Dingell sidelined by flu before district speech Freshman congressman recovering from heart surgery Huckabee leads Romney, Palin in new poll on GOP presidential nomination Conservative group launches pro-Walker ad in Wisconsin Freshman congressman recovering from heart surgery Marines basing future plans on no repeat of Iraq, Afghan conflicts EPA issues regulations to cut harmful air pollution from boilers CMS cites early interest in EHR incentives President will publicly address the violent unrest in Libya Geithner says economy can handle higher oil prices as crude hits $100 Julia Louis-Dreyfus tours the Senate for ‘Veep’ research Franken, Kerry lead charge to defend FCC’s net neutrality rules in the Senate On Wisconsin … But not with Scott Walker in charge SeeClickFix gets local gov’t stuff done DCCC targets House Republicans on budget Rehberg stood alone Cornyn presses for balanced-budget amendment Democrat Bill Richardson joins PR firm Fans of fake Rahm Emanuel Twitter account hope mystery author keeps tweeting Pelosi applauds Obama’s new stance on gay marriage law Senior Dem chides GOP colleague: ‘Clearly u’re a freshman’ GOP debates how to cut spending: winners and losers, or share the pain Dems fleeing anti-labor votes are doing what voters want, says Rep. Rangel Report: State and local tax burden fell slightly Cantor restarts budget messaging war, asking Dems ‘what tax increases’ will pay for their plan Upton concerned FCC will ban robocalls to cell phones Republicans hope to avoid three-way race for ex-Rep. Lee’s seat Report: Fox News is most valuable non-sports cable network In reversal, White House orders Justice to stand down on gay marriage Liberal blogger prank calls Gov. Walker Obama’s popularity fell in all 50 states in 2010 The new immovable GOP Shutdown won’t top the polls Facebook leaps ahead of Twitter and YouTube among freshmen Facebook leaps ahead of Twitter and YouTube among freshmen Fed closes comment period on debit-card rules as debate rages on No Hair Cuttery for Rep. Maloney House GOP to push administration on offshore drilling amid unrest in Libya Reps. Larsen, Lungren, Brady among those in New Zealand hours before earthquake Rep. Jordan: Uncle Sam ‘spending us into the poorhouse’ Rumsfeld’s birth certificate signed by legendary Democrat Progressive Caucus head: Walker ‘basically taking up the posture of a dictator’ RNC chairman will head to N.H. for March fundraiser Vilsack lauds EPA’s altered boiler rule Fans of fake Rahm Emanuel Twitter account hope mystery author keeps tweeting Saving our nation from debt Efforts to limit abortion flare up in the states Is it better for our economy to increase spending or cut spending? Study: Half of telecom subsidy goes to phone company overhead Indiana Democrats won’t return until bill is shelved Sales of previously owned homes hits eight-month high Boehner to take questions on YouTube next week Wisconsin governor goes dark red Broun touts plans for climate science hearings Poll: 71 percent in U.S. support nuclear power FTC moves to shut down text-message spammer Pro-life Americans give Obama a helping hand King doesn’t close door on SBE concerns Republicans and their allies heap pressure on vulnerable Dems House on tap to repeal 1099 healthcare provision next week Financial Services to discuss White House housing plan with Geithner The limits of doubt-mongering Treasury to host conference on small-business capital Axelrod: Emanuel’s victory led to ‘a united city’ Senators say it’s time for delinquent federal workers to pay up Santorum: Wisconsin protesters ‘acting like their drug is being taken away’ Finish the sentence Israel and the nerd imperialists Thune says ‘timing didn’t feel right’ for 2012; leaves 2016 options open Choice isn’t left or right EPA: Greenhouse gas emissions fell during recession Third judge rules health reform constitutional News bites: Climate change worsens allergies, oil prices continue to rise amid Libyan unrest, and more Tea Partiers pledge ‘steadfast support’ of Walker in Wisconsin Pelosi, House Dem leaders offer their own spending extension bill Sen. Ensign faces questions about affair during forum E-book lending start-up pledges piracy vigilance Tea Party senator: House GOP funding bill ‘not even close’ on cuts Democrat urges unions to ‘get a little bloody when necessary’ Christie: GOP White House field has no front-runner yet Bachmann’s carefully chosen words frame GOP presidential message Wisconsin standoff a golden opportunity for Obama to solidify labor support Prepping for battle, union leaders say GOP ‘trying to take us down’ Pelosi leads rhetorical charge in fight against House Republican platform Shunning top-down approach, Boehner’s shrug and smile are tools of revolution MORNING READ Veteran Republicans fear Tea Party, liberals will unite to cut defense White House preparing for shutdown if deal can’t be reached Emanuel becomes ‘Mr. Mayor’ in Chicago; Obama ‘couldn’t be prouder’ Shutdown is looming; parties focus on blame OVERNIGHT TECH: ‘In-app’ scrutiny heads to FTC Without saying ‘earmark,’ Sens. Boxer, Inhofe solicit requests for projects Lobbying World Lame-duck chairmen, long to-do lists Q&A with Garrett Sweitzer and Max Eden Keeping the Clean Air Act strong good for U.S. jobs Gridlock on spending is ‘hidden tax’ on defense, Pentagon buying chief says