The Hill Articles: January 24, 2011

OVERNIGHT MONEY: State of the Union time House approves rule setting up budget resolution vote on Tuesday Democratic Senators praise reports Obama won’t propose Social Security changes Huntsman: A star is born When corn becomes pork Republicans on Armed Services warn Gates not to ‘undercut’ them on vehicle Texas Republican to kick off Senate bid Tuesday OVERNIGHT HEALTH: Obama faces tough challenge to defend reform Cantor knocks Pelosi as he praises Hoyer Budget resolution: Everything or nothing? Democrat’s balk at Republican’s choice of Ryan to respond to SOTU, lead Budget Committee Pawlenty to roll out movie trailer-like video in New Hampshire Weyants World: January 25, 2011 DAY’S END ROUNDUP Cantor pledges to end state aid in run-up to budget debate Issa’s office speculates on why Cummings got his job California and EPA will align timeline on fuel economy standards Poll: Romney beats Palin with key groups of female voters House Republicans urge Boehner to stick with pledge to cut $100 billion in spending Reps. Issa, Cummings meeting leads to more hostility, disagreements G.M.’s sales in China zoom past U.S. Commerce eases export rules to boost hi-tech trade with India Kerry: Obama to embrace ‘major initiatives’ on climate in SOTU House Dem joins GOP on ‘replacement’ priority Loughner pleads not guilty to attempted murder charges Democrat Lipinski cuts lone figure at anti-abortion rally Boehner takes pressure from right on spending cuts Hastings announces GOP subcommittee assignments on Natural Resources panel GOP cutting part of Pelosi’s ‘Green the Capitol’ program ‘Ugly conservative’ Chaffetz feeling left out Virginia Republican worries Allen can’t ‘shake off macaca moment’ Emanuel will appeal decision on mayoral eligibility Afghanistan watchdog says $11 billion in U.S. funds are at risk House floor update FDA should regulate tanning bed safety Reps urge Obama not to back Social Security cuts Rep. Burgess looking to slow down EPA’s ethanol decision Baucus headed to Colombia, Brazil for trade talks More businesses expected to hire this year Issa’s SOTU ‘date’ is committee’s ousted top Democrat Mozilla, Google add ‘Do Not Track’ features to Web browsers Dem wants access to Issa’s letters from business GOP House stands ‘unapologetically for life,’ says Cantor First GOP presidential debate to be May 2 Heart disease costs to triple by 2030, group warns The era of big government is over Mr. Obama, tear down this wall! ‘You lie’ congressman to sit with Dems at State of the Union Rep. Waxman wants GOP chairman to probe climate skeptic’s industry funding Bono Mack collecting signatures against net neutrality White House credits higher approval ratings to lame-duck success GOP senator: Obama should get ‘fast-track’ authority on trade Obama condemns attack in Russia Justice Scalia to speak at Bachmann Constitution seminar Tiger Mom Amy Chua’s ‘Chinese values’: ‘Big Gulp’ Confucianism Cantor listening for Obama course correction in SOTU Emanuel to appeal court ruling that booted him off Chicago’s mayoral ballot Hacker takes over Sarkozy’s Facebook account Liberals trying to draft Keith Olbermann for Joe Lieberman’s Senate seat On real respect for the Constitution (Rep. Ron Paul) Report suggests financial speculation tax to lower budget deficit Republican Sen. Lugar says Obama blundered with climate change push Feds announce $4B recovered in healthcare fraud efforts Packers star needles Obama on Super Bowl House recessed till 2 p.m. Poll: Obama approval at highest level since 2009 Apple taps former NSA analyst as head of global security Barrasso slams spill commission, says members weren’t experts on drilling Dem leadership: Vote down the budget rule George Allen claims ‘it’s time for an American comeback’ Broken promises, wasted futures Paul Ryan’s fiscal panel colleague: Be ‘frightened’ for SOTU response A policy wish list from America’s innovation leaders Should Obama move to the center? Poll: State of the Union speech won’t change most Americans’ opinions Wicker pushes for 5 percent cut to Senate budget MSNBC will thrive, Keith Olbermann will return (somewhere else) Packers star needles Obama on Super Bowl America’s third (undeclared) war (Rep. Dan Burton) Blackburn supporting D Block auction Biden reports for jury duty Hoyer undecided on military pay freeze after CBO study Proposed EPA rules could hurt job growth On Roe anniversary, abortion protesters target healthcare law Conservative blogger calls ex-Sen. Allen ‘out of step’ with activists Reporting for jury duty: the VP Issa urged to probe Google’s ‘cozy’ relationship with Obama administration Senate committee hearings this week Reps. Issa, Cummings to meet on Oversight agenda after public sparring GOP Rep.: Government should stop trying to prevent foreclosures Bipartisan pair pushes for tax reform Washington Post calls on Obama to get specific on deficit Chambliss, Warner to propose dramatic spending cut bill Rubio casts doubt on Tea Party Caucus Watchdog targets advertisers who haven’t ditched MTV’s ‘Skins’ Blind adherence to party lines is unproductive (Rep. Larry Kissell) Securing America’s competitiveness through education N.J. Gov. Christie says ‘no’ to State of the Union response Records show Justice Thomas didn’t report wife’s income House-passed health care repeal will force seniors to repay government (Sens. Charles Schumer and Robert Menendez) Poll: Mental health linked to Arizona shooting News bites: Ancient coal ash spill caused mass extinction, Saudi Arabia eyeing wind, and more Texas insiders like Lt. Gov. Dewhurst for Senate Commerce official hints at slower trade deal timing Fresh off straw poll, Pawlenty heads back to New Hampshire Good morning… Obama ‘unwilling to lead’ on deficit, says senior GOP senator Obama’s charm offensive with business Left, right gear up for campaign-finance clash before 2012 elections The Week Ahead: Senate repeal push Obama’s transformation culminates in Tuesday’s State of the Union address MORNING READ Rep. Brady moves forward with bill banning threats on lawmakers Former Sen. Allen to seek Webb’s Senate seat next year 20 years after Desert Storm, Congress defers to the Pentagon on budgets Republicans vow to restore clout of Ways and Means panel