The Hill Articles: January 28, 2011

Obama calls Mubarak as Egyptian leader defiantly digs in and protests rage Treasury, IRS reaching out on EITC Defense: Scholars lined up to battle constitutionality of healthcare reform U.S. Chamber: Ameri-Can’t Consumer confidence drops less than expected Rep. Reichert draws first Dem challenger Republicans ask regulators for more info on Dodd-Frank needs Investing in the debt debate DAY’S END ROUNDUP Kucinich settles lawsuit against cafeteria Harman: ‘Time may be past’ for Mubarak to appease protesters Pentagon urges ‘restraint’ in Egyptian unrest Pentagon’s training for ‘Don’t ask’ repeal to start next month, but timeline unclear Rockefeller outlines FAA bill Tightening the screws on Mubarak Gates ‘confident’ of implementing ‘Don’t ask’ repeal this year Kucinich settles lawsuit against cafeteria Phone, Internet companies urged to defy Egypt’s orders Freshman Rep. faces new questions over finances Ethanol trade groups bash draft EPA report Sen. Begich sent Obama smoked salmon after State of the Union Leahy slams Egyptian Web ban President’s pick to oversee Fannie, Freddie opting to stay at current job Gay marriage might add wrinkle to GOP White House primary South Korean ambassador confident about trade deal EPA to listen to electric, oil industry concerns about climate rules Man charged for allegedly threatening Rep. Donnelly’s office Sen. Begich sent Obama smoked salmon after State of the Union Taxpayer group dings both GOP and White House budget proposals Obama critic: Egypt response ‘confused’ but ‘understandable’ Just say ‘no’ to endless federal spending (Sen. Johnny Isakson) Education secretary: ‘No Child Left Behind’ has led to a ‘dumbing down’ Judiciary chairman rejects Dems’ call for imminent gun-safety hearings Draft Rick Perry FHA extends ‘anti-flipping rule’ through the end of 2011 Congress siding with Egyptian protesters Emanuel releases campaign ad featuring Obama Dems and GOP go tit-for-tat on healthcare premiums Biden: President put big cuts on the table and is open to more from GOP Senate committees next week: Judiciary to examine constitutionality of healthcare reform FCC moves to dismiss net-neutrality suits Confidence in job market improves Anuzis encouraged by Stabenow’s slumping poll numbers Egypt must reform itself (Secretary of State Hillary Clinton) Watchdog group wants House Ethics opinion on Sanchez staff-sharing U.K.-based Vodafone complies with Egyptian crackdown Social Security will rally progressives Huckabee to visit Israel Obama administration gets in gear to sell its energy agenda Mike Pence Santorum to headline fundraiser for Catholic advocacy group Clinton urges end to violence, but stresses Egyptian partnership Job creation still lagging despite economic growth Gibbs jokes: I’d resign if I worked for Charlie Sheen Bush says he won’t campaign or fundraise for GOP candidates Amazon’s Q4 revenue misses forecasts GOP, White House dispute cause of good GDP numbers Kerry to Egyptians: Protest like Gandhi Obama vigorously defends healthcare reform: ‘Granny is safe’ Sotomayor praises bipartisan seating Biden: Mubarak not a dictator, protests not like Eastern Europe A walk down ‘Electric Avenue’ Freshman becomes fifteenth House Republican to turn down federal health plan Michelle Obama vows active reelection role Senators want proof that ‘clerical error’ hasn’t hurt Boeing bid Draft EPA report: Biofuels threaten habitat, water quality World leaders talk climate change at economic summit Report raises questions over NPR’s firing of Juan Williams White House hails new GDP numbers Sen. Leahy seeks criminal penalties for food safety violations Questions arise on whether Syria has followed Egypt on Web crackdown Gibbs jokes: I’d resign if I worked for Charlie Sheen Former Rep. Hoekstra weighing 2012 run against Sen. Debbie Stabenow Ending the federal spending spree (Sen. James Inhofe) Citing President Obama, GOP pressuring Dems over earmarks Bristol Palin speech canceled after students threaten protests Rep. says his socialism tweet during SOTU was ‘civil’ With new rules, this Senate should be more bipartisan, say leaders Rep. Ros-Lehtinen mourns the death of her mother Tea Party Express warns Sen. Hatch isn’t off the hook, could face primary Biden: White House will try again to end tax cuts for rich Biden laughs at ‘Onion’ spoofs of him Obama won’t re-nominate pick to oversee Fannie, Freddie Treasury reaching out to small business on health care Obama condemns Egyptian crackdown on social networks Lawmaker: Racism cost Dems election GDP up 3.2 percent as economy accelerates Texas Dems still searching for Senate contenders News bites: Dispersants linger in Gulf, another UN climate meeting set, and more First lady vows active reelection role Gingrich to Ohio for ‘Right to Life’ event Bristol Palin abstinence panel appearance canceled Why we need tort reform in the U.S. Good morning … for stranded flyers Obama pledges to improve health law, but Dems offer few details MORNING READ OVERNIGHT TECH: White House wants D Block devoted to public safety Next up in Senate: FAA authorization bill OVERNIGHT ENERGY: Senate Republicans’ opening moves Nabors leaves OMB to lead White House’s legislative agenda OVERNIGHT MONEY: Fingers crossed Schumer steps up Social Security assault on House Republicans Reid: Gentlemen’s agreement does not cover healthcare reform repeal