The Hill Articles: January 19, 2011

Bankers express support for Obama administration’s regulatory changes OVERNIGHT ENERGY: Energy Secretary faces new tests for agenda Bachmann: Obamacare the ‘crown jewel’ of socialism Treasury responds to Issa’s invite for TARP hearing Democratic slots on Ways and Means announced Three ‘no’ Dems support repeal vote Software firms want more action from China on piracy White House to serve all-American menu to celebrities, dignitaries McConnell ‘assures’ Senate vote on repealing health reform House repeals healthcare law House approves healthcare repeal in 245-189 vote Weyant’s World: January 20, 2011 Republican lawmaker compares China to Nazi regime Democrats fill Energy and Commerce subcommittee spots List of Dem telecom members GOP missing the message Poll: Economists expecting faster growth in 2011 Tread lightly on healthcare Two former presidents, Vogue editor to attend State Dinner House rejects Democratic motion to recommit healthcare repeal bill Linda McMahon: 2012 Senate race ‘remains an option’ Report: Food safety oversight varies greatly by state DAY’S END ROUNDUP Pelosi to reappoint same Dems to ethics board she created Boehner: Relationship with Obama ‘hasn’t changed much’ Rep. Giffords’ seat won’t be deemed vacant during recovery Obama: U.S., China have ‘responsibility’ to fight global warming Eshoo voted ranking member of telecom panel Boehner’s five reasons for repealing healthcare GOP freshman renounces his health plan in repeal debate Santorum makes another New Hampshire hire Chicago rises with Obama as America’s premier city Following repeal, House panels to preview replacement Republicans indicate budget vote planned for Tuesday Former Rep. Grayson blames Palin for Arizona shooting Sargent Shriver: The quintessential public servant House Energy panel to take aim at Obama climate change regulations Weiner: Play health care reform drinking game responsibly Obama pushes Hu on human rights Energy and Commerce panel unveils priorities for 2011 Rep. Giffords likely to be transferred to rehabilitation center in Houston Friday Sanders publishing his ‘FiliBernie’ as a book House Republicans might push spectrum policy opposed by Verizon, AT&T CFTC takes to Twitter House Dems round out Natural Resources Committee roster ahead of battles over drilling, lands It’s time to stand up to China Report: China blacks out Obama-Hu press conference The real facts about a fiduciary duty Pelosi to China: ‘Play by the rules’ Rep. Harman invokes Gifford in healthcare debate It’s time to replace Obamacare with market-based solutions
 House Appropriations Democrats choose subcommittee members Five to talk tax reform before Ways and Means on Thursday FDA announces changes to common review process for medical devices CBC Dems urge Treasury to include women and minorities in AIG deals Questionable arguments endanger new health benefits (Rep. Michael Honda) Sen. Bill Nelson to seek reelection in 2012 Missouri Rep. Graves calls Sen. McCaskill challenge ‘a great opportunity’ Sen. McCain tweets he will miss Joe Lieberman Boehner, McConnell skipping state dinner with Chinese leader Obama jokes about 2012 challenge from Huntsman Spill panel co-chair: ‘Drill, baby, drill’ will drain oil reserves Microsoft CEO to meet with GOP leaders today Democratic lawmaker compares GOP health law claims to Nazi ‘lies’ Sen. Rockefeller ‘disappointed’ in FCC Comcast-NBC review Reminder: Telecom subcommittee decision expected today Poll: Americans think Republican House to have most influence over the next two years First do no harm (Rep. Frep Upton) Lieberman announces retirement, says it’s ‘time to turn the page’ McCain: Obama should consider Lieberman for defense secretary It’s time to push ObamaCare aside (Rep. John Kline) Steele compares himself to Caesar Report: Issa takes aim at Energy Department Lower mortgage rates boost refinancing GOP House poised to roll back Democrats’ healthcare reform law After silence, GOP freshman Duffy supports repeal Issa’s first hearing: TARP scrutiny Experts weigh in: Will Congress address how technology affects children? Healthcare repeal criticized as blow to mental-health coverage Report: Goldman taking heat over Facebook flop Pence: Republicans want to repeal healthcare ‘lock, stock and barrel’ Oversight Committee to probe TARP in first hearing Ways and Means Republicans declare stimulus a ‘huge failure’ Adm. Mullen’s wife faints at China arrival ceremony Freshman Republicans show strong support for healthcare repeal Illinois senators to sit together at State of the Union Reid: Taxes, spending and immigration reform top Senate agenda Interior official declines to offer specific timeline for Gulf drilling W.Va. Dems eye Rep. Capito’s healthcare repeal vote (updated) Report: Rep. Wu sees staff exodus after complaints of bizarre behavior Obama says he’d attend a Bears Super Bowl Boehner asks GOP lawmakers to use Twitter tag in repeal debate Health care repeal would undermine efforts to reverse obesity epidemic Ex-FCC advisor says net neutrality may fade before potential veto comes up Housing starts drop to slowest pace in more than a year Repealing Obamacare and replacing it is the right medicine for our nation (Rep. Phil Roe) Obama says he’d attend a Bears Super Bowl Salazar details separation of Interior’s drilling functions House restarts healthcare debate, vote expected by 6:00 p.m. Chemicals lobbying group presses White House on reg review First daughter attends state visit arrival ceremony Bankruptcy works: Why Congress should consider bankruptcy for states Obama: Hu’s visit can lay foundation for strong U.S.-China ties Palin’s unfavorable rating hits high mark Boehner: No ‘artificial’ timeline needed to replace health law Bipartisan estate tax profiteers China to sign $45 billion in U.S. contracts Congress’ much needed gift to beleaguered sharks Toomey floats compromise on raising debt ceiling Clinton could cost Emanuel black votes in Chicago, congressman claims Remembering Sargent Shriver (Sen. John Kerry) Verizon CTO: Rockefeller helped inform plans for rural wireless expansion Democratic senator marks first trip to Afghanistan Boehner touts poll citing Independent support for repeal The credit market has evaporated Republicans, Democrats appoint members to several committees Giffords feared being shot at event Ousted House Dem to voters: ‘Look what you got’ Trumka to push Obama on State of the Union message To Sargent Shriver, a great man, Godspeed Clinton says she won’t commit to serving second term at State GOP rejects prospect of a government shutdown over spending debate News Bites: Virginia lawmakers challenge Cuccinelli’s climate probe, U.S.-China energy deals on the march, and more GOP 2012 contenders slow out of the gate Promoting civility as a plus, Pawlenty hopes nice guys don’t finish last The new Clintonian Obama is playing offense, and building momentum Healthcare’s umpire says he will strike back at spin in repeal debate Don’t freeze Wall Street out of carbon markets, federal report says Poll: 60% call for police at townhalls Lieberman exit likely to set off spirited primary contests MORNING READ Democratic lawmaker: Repealing health reform is ‘killing Americans’ House adjourns, will continue healthcare debate Wednesday morning Pelosi has yet to appoint members to outside ethics board Sens. Lieberman, Conrad will bow out OVERNIGHT TECH: FCC unveils February open meeting agenda OVERNIGHT ENERGY: Sen. Scott Brown faces attacks on climate stance Armed Services to take ‘wire brush’ to Afghan withdrawal strategy OVERNIGHT MONEY: The (Chinese) president has landed Connecticut Dems weighing Senate run huddle on House floor Earmark spending should be disclosed to the public The Comcast, NBC merger will benefit media diversity Conrad departs DoJ approval means NBC-Comcast deal to close this month Lobbying World Business lauds Obama’s call for review of ‘excessive’ regs Rominger joins SEC from Goldman Sachs Potential snags in GOP repeal plan In times of need, Capitol Hill comes to the rescue