The Hill Articles: January 5, 2011

Global health is important foreign policy issue for 2011 OVERNIGHT HEALTH: Senate Dem ‘hopes’ for individual mandate alternatives In call with Obama, Cantor says Republicans want to cooperate on spending cuts Rule could endanger transportation budget, building trade jobs sector ‘Systemic’ industry failure to blame for Gulf oil spill, commission concludes Cantor, Obama speak after new Congress established Utah Republican to attack Interior wilderness policy with ‘whatever mechanism’ possible Cantor asks Obama to work together on earmarks, spending Daley visits White House, renewing chief of staff speculation Report: Volcker to step down as top Obama economic adviser Boehner’s moment New on YouTube: Oversight and government reform White House battle mode Bernanke to speak with the press Rep. Bachmann’s Iowa trip ignites White House speculation House approves GOP rules package for 112th Congress in 240-191 vote Weyants World: January 06, 2011 Democrats make motion to delay House rules package, add healthcare language DAY’S END ROUNDUP Taxpayers for Common Sense blasts GOP spending rules Amendments to health reform repeal filed by Dems to force vote Welcome to the people’s House (Speaker John Boehner) Pawlenty, Romney to appear on ‘The View’ Joe Scarborough runs afoul of the rules, sort of Issa says Congress is at fault for TARP misuse Removing delegates’ voting rights has nothing to do with constitutionality (Rep. Mike Honda) Rep. Blackburn gets Democrat’s support on legislation to strike net neutrality House GOP kills voting rights for D.C., Puerto Rico, other delegates Abortion rights group launches anti-Boehner effort Gibbs defends Obama 2006 vote against raising debt ceiling Centrist Dem Kissell a “no” vote on healthcare repeal NAB, U.S. Telecom get Issa letters Obama to address U.S. Chamber next month House Oversight Committee to post complete hearing videos online Boxer: EPA climate delay bill could pass, but would be rejected by Obama Senate starts new Congress with sharp debate over filibuster rules Department heads urge against repeal, outline reform’s benefits Upton weighs plan of attack against EPA climate rules Senate Dems introduce rules reform that weakens filibuster Opening House ceremony wrap Gibbs suggests his successor will inherit ‘PressSec’ Obama to address U.S. Chamber FCC to take on public-safety network without addressing D Block controversy 112th Congress should work together to create jobs and help middle-class families (Sen. Harry Reid) House Republicans, Democrats clash over delegates’ voting rights Rep. Ryan says Priebus is ‘front-runner’ in RNC race Boehner makes first fundraising pitch as Speaker Unapologetic Pelosi vows partnership with GOP, and a bit of fight Taxpayer advocate: Time for tax reform Lawmaker tweets from House floor thanks to new rules Gibbs: Healthcare repeal talk ‘a bit of huff and puff’ Departure of White House spokesman part of ‘major retooling’ FCC calls on industry to develop net-neutrality watchdog apps Report: SEC reviewing disclosure rules in light of Facebook, Twitter Passing the gavel: Congratulations Speaker Boehner (Rep. Nancy Pelosi) McCain sends cross-Capitol congrats to Boehner The 112th Congress: A new beginning (Sen. Mitch McConnell) Sen. Graham: Gas prices will drive Senate energy debate Service sector continues its rise, reflecting an improving economy Tear watch — Boehner wipes eyes just before introduction Pelosi: Democrats’ ‘first test’ is defending healthcare reform Government flocks to Vegas for tech show New Senate sworn in by Biden as 112th Congress convenes A giant yawn over Ban Ki-moon Pelosi loses 19 Dems in election as minority leader Anti-abortion groups mobilize for fight over healthcare reform Rep. Ross criticizes Republican rules package related to pay-go rules Not all Democrats voted for Pelosi for House Speaker Former Rep. Joe Scarborough on the House floor Russ Feingold to become professor at Marquette University Key Dem eyes ‘common ground’ on changes to healthcare reform Ex-White House press secretary to Gibbs: Get some rest Highlights from the opening day of the 112th Congress State Medicaid ‘opt out’ will undermine seniors’ care quality, threaten healthcare jobs Ben Nelson on filibuster: ‘The last thing we need to do is start changing rules’ Pelosi highlights longest-serving female senator Employment report shows huge boost in jobs last month Sen. Sherrod Brown: Healthcare repeal vote a ‘colossal waste of time’ Rep. Clyburn drops ‘whip’ from Twitter handle Rep. Lungren to drop 1099 repeal bill Rep. Lungren to drop 1099 repeal bill Republicans abandon pay-as-you-go budgeting (Rep. Lloyd Doggett) Education reform could be rare area for bipartisan cooperation, say Republicans Paul Brigner joins MPAA as chief technology policy officer Green lawyer: Interior policy might not free drillers from environmental review Hutchison on net neutrality: The FCC is saying ‘innovate at your own risk’ Senate Democrats form new messaging operation Blue Dog Democrat joins law, lobby firm Reading the Constitution: Will familiarity lead to fidelity? Gibbs shifting to Obama campaign adviser Why ruin really necessary cybersecurity legislation with a really bad idea? Romney hails new GOP House in tweet Obama’s ‘Morning in America’ victory in 2012? Alec Baldwin ‘very, very interested’ in running for office Robert Gibbs will leave job as White House press secretary Dem senator: Congress should pursue alternatives to individual health mandate Federal regulators to review recently introduced tobacco products Republican-hood: Steal from the workers; pander to the rich GOP Policy Committee chairman says healthcare advisory board a target for defunding Howard Dean endorses Daley for chief of staff, rips White House Dem leaders attack GOP rules package McCain favors comprehensive immigration reform after borders secured EPA approval of E15 hurts consumers No Comcast vote at January FCC meeting CIR neutrality: A bipartisan solution Uncertainty is the mother of hope Bachmann to introduce Dodd-Frank repeal bill Tea Party activists uninspired by race to lead GOP House schedule, Jan. 5 Obama signs two energy/environment bills into law Sen. Lugar meets with Tea Party but remains a primary target Report: ‘Death panel’ provision out of Obama Medicare policy Bachmann to Iowa as she considers presidential bid House Republicans back away from pledge to cut $100 billion from budget House Republicans approve final rules for 112th Congress News bites: Pace of mine-safety probe faulted, a conservative scientist who fears climate change, oil prices threaten the economy, and more Ousted Dem on sitting out the 112th: ‘There’ll be an emptiness’ Reid and McConnell: ‘As close as two people with limited social skills can be’ Boehner, congressional leaders change Twitter titles in Web change-of-power Tea Party favorite DeMint goes easy on 2012 White House contenders, so far President Obama content to let House Republicans thump their chests Player of the week: Rep. John Boehner A play-by-play of the 112th’s first day A new era for Pelosi, with smaller office and shrunken troops House Republican rule requires less spending, more transparency Former GOP senator: Healthcare could sink Mitt Romney in 2012 Defying odds, Boehner ascends to Speaker, completing comeback Set to lead, Boehner softens image Republicans seek to limit congressional spending House vote on healthcare repeal expected next week Rep. Cantor offers more detail on first few weeks of House floor action Republicans target ‘job-killing’ healthcare law Cantor sets Jan. 5-7 floor schedule Dreier names four new Republicans to House Rules Committee Pelosi says House Republicans want to put insurance companies ‘back in charge’ Senate has little on tap this week Watch this space… MORNING READ ‘Cut and grow’ is new mantra of incoming House GOP majority Reform of Fannie, Freddie unlikely despite House Republican push Tight calendar for 112th limits GOP’s options on spending cuts Ivory Coast turmoil spurs more lobbying work for K Street firms Rep. King blasts critics, defends hearing on homegrown terror Conservative lawmakers decry GOP rules with ‘Washington-style gimmicks’ OVERNIGHT TECH: President Obama signs the Competes Act OVERNIGHT ENERGY: House GOP prepare attacks on ‘job-killing’ rules Lobbying World Alec Baldwin ‘very interested’ in running for public office