The Hill Articles: January 25, 2011

Ryan emphasizes cuts as GOP warns of ‘tipping point’ Gingrich calls for replacing the EPA Senate wrap Lobbying world GOP shoots down Democratic plan to change Senate rules Bachmann’s SOTU response calls on Obama to block EPA climate rules State of the Union: T-minus 2(ish) hours Key Republicans outlining proposal in coming weeks to block EPA climate authority Jim Talent won’t run for his old Senate seat Obama to speak of ‘Sputnik moment’ in State of the Union Housing: President should be positive as market recovers Report: Financial crisis panel casts wide net of blame ‘Snowmageddon’ part two? The SOTU: Big audience, no bounce New Apple ‘governor’ will succeed Help states go bankrupt Watching for healthcare in the State of the Union D.C. divorced from reality Interview with HHS Secretary Kathleen Sebelius General Dynamics says price for Marine vehicle could dip under $10 million Lawmakers waiting for Pentagon to justify Marine vehicle cutback McCaskill quips on seat partner pick The GOP’s empty budget resolution (Rep. Bill Pascrell, Jr.) Stearns, ahead of hearing, wonders if White House reg reform is ‘real’ Huckabee under pressure to decide on White House bid DAY’S END ROUNDUP Democrats give Rep. Giffords ranking member spot on Science subcommittee Giffords named ranking member on Space subcommittee Arkansas legislature rejects attempt to block individual mandate Housing finance reform going to take years, experts say GOP senators: Obama’s five-year freeze insufficient Petroleum industry concerned about safety, too Lawmakers don memorial ribbons for Tucson victims GOP senators prep balanced budget amendment Dem Hoyer echoes GOP’s message, says states shouldn’t expect a bailout HHS announces teaching hospital grants Obama lunches with TV news anchors before State of the Union Senators propose bill to use extra office funds to pay down federal debt Wednesday in the House: Termination of taxpayer-funded campaigns Asian-Americans hope merger is turning point for Comcast Bingaman to outline energy agenda next week Obama shines spotlight on healthcare reform beneficiaries at SOTU More advertisers ditch MTV’s ‘Skins’ Inouye expects short-term CR Reid brushes back Obama earmark ban Franken promotes Minn. ‘hot dish’ competition Markey announces Democrats on Natural Resources subcommittees Reid: rules to be settled in 24 to 48 hours Cantwell introduces bill to strengthen net-neutrality rules Obama lunches with TV newsmen before State of the Union Staff briefing on mental health scheduled in wake of Giffords shooting House panel chairman hopes for Carol Browner testimony Freshman Republican sees momentum for axing presidential public financing Rockefeller introduces spectrum bill Illinois Supreme Court agrees to hear appeal of Emanuel ballot decision Taking action with real reform in 2011 (Rep. Todd Rokita) King announces Homeland Security assignments House adjourns until SOTU FCC’s McDowell wants D Block auction ‘sooner rather than later’ Udall wants to use Kennedy’s sailboats for bipartisan retreat Back-in-action Giffords feed marks Hernandez birthday House passes measure setting budget at 2008 levels or lower Camp wants Obama to lay out trade deal timetable in State of Union Second healthcare reform probe announced by panel Gitmo detainee sentenced to life for role in embassy bombings Rep. Sanchez to be ranking Democrat on House Ethics panel Maryland congressman to be top Dem on intelligence panel Rahm Emanuel’s name back on ballot Jobs still job one for Congress, Administration Foreclosure crisis deserves attention (Sen. Jeff Merkley) Your tax return: There’s an app for it Dreier and Waters to coordinate outfits for State of the Union ICYMI: House repeats budget debate Redistricting ‘newbies’ may complicate process Opposition to the end of taxpayer funding for campaigns (Rep. Tom Cole) Analyst: Browner exit shows ‘softening’ of Obama green agenda Pelosi spurns Cantor on seating Stupak on steroids Murkowski and Mikulski to sit in ‘Polish caucus’ House finishes non-controversial work before budget fight Senate floor update Stepford Wives Congress at the SOTU Twitter reportedly blocked in Egypt amid protests Udall indicates Senate is near compromise on filibuster rules Senators introduce bipartisan 1099 repeal bill Jobs and American competitiveness are top priorities (Rep. John Kline) Senators look to extend bipartisanship beyond State of the Union VA improves services through employee innovation Oversight panel bickers over subpoenas Report faults smoking, obesity for U.S. lifespan shortfall South Carolina Rep. says he’s heard from ‘most’ 2012 Republicans Pentagon plan to add more Afghan security forces under review Interior hits back at oil industry over deepwater permits GOP, Dems again square off on funding for financial regulators Consumer confidence hits eight-month high Date night at the Capitol: Who’s sitting with whom? State of the Union 2011 How we create a dividend government Will your annual address to Congress be a success or failure? Anticipating President Obama’s next budget (Sen. Orrin Hatch) Rep. McIntyre mourning 
the loss of his father Job market still shaky through December GOP would amend Constitution to prohibit feds from owning stock Georgia Gov. promises to back Gingrich presidential run Reid: Partisan politics played no role in Tucson shooting It takes more than a change in tone (Sen. Mitch McConnell) Rangel hoping for tax reform talk in State of the Union Obama phones Medvedev in wake of Moscow attack Bass: Members’ office camping a ‘frat kind of thing’ Weiner: Obama has ‘bum rap’ on relationship with business community Words matter but so do facts (Sen. Harry Reid) House to vote early on stopgap funding bill Natural-gas industry pushing back against Oscar-nominated ‘Gasland’ Home prices drop 1 percent in November, reflecting market weakness Smith: Companies must save private data to combat child porn Gohmert makes Twitter debut Where’s the beef? Former Sen. Coleman not ruling out another run for office Metro PCS appeals net-neutrality order Bachmann wants SOTU specifics on jobs, spending, energy Chinese telecom firm sues Motorola Obama: Talks Reagan while acting like Marx EPA rejects industry petitions to reconsider air rule Hoyer, Cantor have date, but not for Obama speech Rep. Bachmann’s response won’t be aired by most television networks GOP introduces medical liability bill to complement healthcare efforts State of the Union Senate gaveled in Obama ‘strongly opposes’ end to federal funding of campaigns Poll: Reform opposition grows, but few want repeal Foley not interested in 2012 Senate run in Connecticut Debt-ceiling double-talk Obama’s speech tonight: Play the Eisenhower card Oscars like ‘The Social Network’ eight times Van Hollen gets stood up for State of the Union Good morning … Emanuel takes steps to stay in Chicago mayoral race Congress is off to prom CBO estimates savings for bill eliminating campaign financing Left behind: The state of the union that will be silent tonight White House contenders in Iowa for fuels summit News bites: China’s wind energy sails ahead of U.S., scientists link extreme weather to climate change, and more Rep. Jim Jordan ‘leaning against’ Senate bid Poll: Public most optimistic since 2007 Obama believes Emanuel eligible to run in Chicago, says White House adviser GOP to push for D.C. gay marriage ban Next six months make or break for GOP, says key conservative Senior GOP senator: ‘Just as good’ to have Supreme Court watch SOTU from home Sanders wants Senate vote on Ryan’s ‘Roadmap’ Clinton’s ’95 address, after midterm trouncing, may be roadmap for Obama For State of the Union response, ‘Young Gun’ Rep. Ryan told: Look like Reagan MORNING READ Top Obama climate adviser resigning House wrap: Texas Republicans vow to fight EPA ruling through resolution Hero intern urging tighter gun laws Budget ax-man Rep. Paul Ryan is Senate Democrats’ new villain Empty seat will honor Giffords Tuesday night Court rules that Rahm Emanuel is ineligible for Chicago mayor ballot Rep. Eric Cantor: ‘No bailout of the states’ Airline lawsuit threatens delays for FAA Business, labor listening for the president’s plan on infrastructure Lawmakers feud over Oversight boundaries Laying a foundation to double our exports, increase competitiveness Bipartisanship needed to resolve the vacancy crisis in the nation’s courts OVERNIGHT ENERGY: Energy on the Senate agenda, House Energy panel to unveil EPA bill in a month Don’t trade away new jobs It’s time to enforce immigration laws and build on the success of E-Verify Belief in ourselves must start at home President should set the tone for a new era of engagement Bottom line OVERNIGHT TECH: Rockefeller spectrum bill expected this week Meet the Lawmaker: Sen. Chris Coons (D-Del.) Hoyer, Cantor have date, but not for Obama speech Scalia: No plans to attend Obama’s State of the Union address Cantor says he will cut spending to ’06 levels if it is the ‘will of the House’ All dressed up Rep. Poe says Peace Corps covered up rape of U.S. volunteers Rep. McIntyre mourning 
the loss of his father The Senate on Tuesday Packers star needles Obama on Super Bowl Is GOP really prepared to create jobs in 2011? Susan Sher’s going-away party Brent Budowsky makes an unbelievable claim Lawmakers should channel Lincoln on bipartisanship Obama’s choice Movie night: Bidens see ‘The Fighter’ in Georgetown Player of the week: President Obama