The Hill Articles: February 4, 2011

Republican senators demand spending cuts of ‘no less’ than $100 billion Cahn will take over as SEC’s general counsel Treasury declines to name China a currency manipulator Indiana GOP official set to back Sen. Lugar challenger Apple boosts lobbying presence with GOP-leaning firm Markey, Vitter take oil battle to Twitter House Dems will ask Boehner to introduce Egypt resolution Levin warns SEC against exemptions in oil disclosure rule DAY’S END ROUNDUP Democrats warn amendment could hamper aviation safety Judiciary Committee hoping to move patent overhaul in coming weeks Harper touts Canadian oil imports as best for America’s security interest The federal government needs a ‘state fiscal task force’ Justice Ginsburg won’t retire before 2012 A closer look at next week Palin speech tonight at Reagan Center Obama to Mubarak: Legacy is at stake by holding on to power TSA workers granted right to unionize An end to HIV/AIDS epidemic in U.S.? Left out in the cold Markey takes oil dispute with Vitter to Twitter Ex-FCC official slams GOP commissioner for ‘Marx’-friendly policy House to take up short-term extension of Patriot Act surveillance authority Nelson’s resolution shifts earmark savings to deficit reduction Secret Service investigating fraud against Rep. Carnahan’s campaign Lobbying spending didn’t move much in 2010, group finds Boehner denies C-SPAN right to film on House floor Obama to discuss national wireless initiative in Michigan next week Lawmakers seek mental health coverage for soldiers LaHood optimistic on long-term surface transportation bill House to move on trade extensions next week Boehner denies C-SPAN’s request to add cameras in House From Egypt to Africa Citing protests in Egypt, Wesley Clark calls for expanded reliance on ethanol Bob Kerrey: ‘Gut’ says Sen. Nelson runs again Upton: Committee will ‘cast its net far and wide’ for oversight McConnell: No deals with Obama on healthcare reform Sarah Palin, daughter want to trademark names IFE Egyptian Fellow Reda Saeed reports from Cairo (UPDATED) Senate Finance Committee to mark up FAA authorization next week Senate will tackle judicial nominations, FAA early next week Mullen warns against hastily cutting off Egyptian aid Poll: Majority supports state healthcare reform opt-out Manchin faces criticism over coal subsidies claim After Mubarak (think Turkey, not Iran) Rep. Giffords’ husband will command space shuttle W.Va. Democrat tells coal industry to devise solutions or get ‘left behind’ N.J. population shifting from heavily Democratic North Verizon sells out of iPhones in less than a day Work-week hours down, hourly earnings up slightly House plans hearings on economy, Egypt, regulations and trade next week Budget impasse adversely affecting SEC, chief says Seeking to protect Egypt’s democratic transition Chairman probing healthcare reform shoots down Dem’s oversight criticism Senate Finance to take up airport trust fund Kelly will command space shuttle flight Rand Paul: $32B GOP budget cut ‘not going to touch the problem’ Afghanistan and Pakistan: sorting fact from hope FCC’s Baker: Debating ‘spectrum crisis’ misses point Senate split over how to extend the Patriot Act’s surveillance authority Rep. West appears with former Rep. Mark Foley Obama administration’s top health IT official steps down Ahead of Canadian leader’s visit, oil industry calls for pipeline project approval Georgia Dems raise ‘serious questions’ about GOP redistricting plans Cantor: Job numbers show it is time to cut Ill. GOPer wishes Facebook a ‘happy birthday’ Senate convenes, more discussion of FAA amendments expected Ex-Rep. Simmons to decide on Senate run in March U.S. cannot ignore ‘stable’ dictators, former senator charges Don’t read too much into monthly job report Focus on jobs, not political stunts We must cut spending to grow jobs GOP: Drop in unemployment rate not enough GOP blasts Dem staffer’s lobby pow-wow Tom Skerritt spotted in D.C. with drug czar Senate Appropriations panel reshuffles key energy subcommittee assignments Senate committee members finalized Report: Florida returns second reform grant Egypt: A new birth for an old idea Rep. Frank’s old GOP foe mocks early announcement Not a Jew Senate Egypt resolution pledges ‘full support’ for transition to democracy Virginia Republican raises $100K in bid for Webb’s Senate seat Overleveraged Unemployment rate falls to 9 percent; 36,000 jobs added Poll: Obama among most polarizing presidents in decades News bites: Climate change threatens wolverines, and possibly Huntsman Christie won’t rule out running — in 2016 Rep. West appears with former Rep. Mark Foley Dems dial up pressure on gun safety after inaction in 111th Government shutdown on the lips of Senate Democrats, not Republicans MORNING READ OVERNIGHT MONEY: 9.? Senate wrap Senate approves resolution calling for transition in Egypt