The Hill Articles: January 17, 2011

OVERNIGHT ENERGY: U.S.-China energy ties, tensions in the spotlight In light of shootings, find a compromise on gun control Healthcare repeal Bottom Line Sen. McConnell lures stars from Tea Party during Afghanistan trip OVERNIGHT TECH: FCC poised to approve NBC-Comcast merger President Obama paints a bicep, first lady michelle 
gets serenaded, and Jill Biden donates her coats Conservative blogger 
protests visit from the FBI State Dept. to send Oscar ‘shortlist’ films overseas Kingston mourns loss 
of longtime staffer Sick day for EPA chief OVERNIGHT HEALTH: Opposition to reform law falls ahead of vote Michael Steele: Republicans ‘could have used a few more brothers in the house’ Gen. Shinseki has a dream It’s time to tackle Taiwan Weyant’s World: January 18, 2011 Cheney: Obama has learned that Bush policies were right Rules committee to vote on 2011 spending ceilings Sick day for EPA chief Fed chief expects high unemployment, economic growth in 2011 DAY’S END ROUNDUP Boehner pushes ‘HCRcostsjobs’ hashtag Dems up in 2012 take aim at China in new bill Law professors to defend individual mandate Mikulski speculates on present-day MLK agenda Poll: Majority say now is a good time to buy a house Sen. Rubio says timeline for Afghanistan would create ‘difficult situation’ Fla. congresswoman notes waived entrance fees at National Parks SEC scrutiny prompts Goldman to take Facebook offering abroad only Leaking Alaska oil pipeline repaired Obama paints a bicep, First Lady gets serenaded, and Jill Biden donates her coats Defense industry woos GOP freshmen in hopes of fighting spending cuts FCC decision on NBC-Comcast merger expected this week Doctors say Rep. Giffords nearing rehabilitation phase Liberals are winning the healthcare debate Pro-repeal groups target Democrats who voted ‘no’ Hunting with John Thune Gov. Perry to miss Super Bowl in Texas; will instead celebrate Reagan’s birthday President George H.W. Bush to offer endorsement in Texas Senate race House GOP schedule slips on spending cuts Congress might have role to play in keeping indecent content off airwaves The Anna Nicole Smith Supreme Court case: Uniting liberals and conservatives How to move to 100 percent renewables by 2030 Emanuel’s mayoral bid faces obstacles Baucus urges Chinese leaders to move forward on economic, trade issues Poll: Americans unchanged on gun control after Arizona shooting Dell promotes Richard Pineda to head federal government business Celebrating Dr. Martin Luther King (Sen. Mark Udall) Energy lands prime spot on Obama-Hu agenda, official says Obama administration ties MLK to healthcare reform New Biden staffer Reed seen as playing role in deficit compromise On gun control and violence (Rep. Ron Paul) Conservatives form movement to draft Rep. Mike Pence for president Former political leaders to launch state-based healthcare initiative Greens organizing to pressure Congress to pass oil spill bill House Dems to stage hearing on reform law’s protections Republican senators visit Afghanistan Apple CEO Steve Jobs takes medical leave U.S. productivity growth could slow in 2011 as job creation accelerates Schumer, Democrats time new currency war for Hu’s White House visit Husband of Rep. Giffords: She’s a ‘really, really tough woman’ Lawmakers, politicos tweet for MLK day Report: Issa ‘passionate’ about climate probe Dallas mayor won’t seek reelection, sparking Senate speculation Serious about service on Martin Luther King Day Poll: Sen. Menendez leads all rumored GOP contenders Capt. Mark Kelly encourages reflection on MLK Day CEA chief: Broadcasters ‘terrify’ Capitol Hill Upcoming House, Senate committee hearings First Lady Michelle Obama turns 47 America’s race progress With House repeal vote set this week, opposition to healthcare law softens Correcting misconceptions about the H-2B program News bites: BP plans Australian deepwater drilling, a warning about ‘total jelly domination’ and more Pawlenty warns GOP not to cave on debt ceiling vote; ‘Let’s call their bluff’ The ‘ought’ vs. the ‘is’ (Rep. Emanuel Cleaver II) Husband of Rep. Giffords: She’s a ‘really, really tough woman’ RNC chief fires 2012 convention staff Report: Federal court officials seek to move trial of Arizona shooting suspect House GOP lawmaker targets key healthcare reform provision The Week Ahead: Obama hosts premier White House favorite for chief military adviser might retire Lawmakers reflect on Martin Luther King Jr., ‘times of challenge’ MORNING READ Oversight asks for DHS documents about FOIA requests Budget office keeps comments on lobbyist policy under wraps