The Hill Articles: June 9, 2011

Under contract Appointments Italy’s finest Inside the Office of Rep. Paul Gosar (R-Ariz.): Jeremy Harrell OVERNIGHT MONEY: Bank run? Not apparently OVERNIGHT ENERGY: Biden, Dems push for repeal of oil tax breaks Executive Viewpoint: Exempt first $20K of income from payroll taxes Lawmaker announces second hearing into Muslim-American radicalization Double-dip deniers Stay put, Rep. Wiener OVERNIGHT HEALTH: Dems defend Medicaid Budget cuts hindering 
economic recovery Pawlenty picks up endorsement from top Gingrich supporter Weyants World: June 10, 2011 OVERNIGHT TECH: Debate grows over Patent Office fees Rand Paul makes light of Weiner jokes Major Biden donor pleads guilty to campaign finance charges Study: Banks will lose $14 billion from reduction in interchange fees Clinton spokesman: Report about moving to World Bank is ‘bogus’ Senate Dem proposes multi-million dollar grant to boost English language teaching in schools Pawlenty OK with plan to privatize Amtrak House Dems to call for expiration of Bush tax rates in debt-limit deal Why Weiner won’t resign Sen. Kyl worried home destroyed in Arizona wildfire Aide: Giffords’s return to work uncertain Smart energy choices are the key to the future Trump: GOP has a ‘death wish’ Key Dem argues Ryan plan ruins chance to improve healthcare system GOP to HHS: Let states cut off Planned Parenthood Utility giant AEP says it will close five coal plants to comply with EPA regs Business coalition pushes repeal of withholding rule Senate defeats controversial regulatory reform amendment United-Continental merger should be complete by the end of the year Rep. Reed to be next Ways and Means Committee member Warner says he fears rising interest rates if no debt agreement reached this summer First lady touts President Obama’s commitment to women’s issues Unions vying to represent TSA push senators to oppose amendments passed by House Three banks singled out for not helping homeowners modify mortgages Casey, Burr seek support for NIH spending Speculation builds around another presidential bid by Rudy Giuliani in 2012 Salazar says Interior, EPA coming together to speed gas projects Obamas heading to Camp David for weekend Obamas heading to Camp David for weekend AT&T officials not reading into merger silence from tech leaders even after CEO talks AT&T official commends FCC restraint as GOP raises concerns Hastings floats bill aimed at expanding NPRA production ‘Gang of Five’ opens talks to colleagues Democrat slams Citi for delay in notifying customers Gas additive could be politically thorny for Huntsman in NH Health IT barriers for small medical practices must be removed Boxer moves on excess-baggage fees for military personnel Democrats seek to use Cantor’s words against GOP Senate candidates Axelrod tees off on Pawlenty for economic plan Interest groups line up on small-business measure Weiner says he won’t resign from office Providers say ACO savings estimates are too high Hatch accuses Obama of undermining Israel, offers resolution on borders Holder: Cybersecurity is a ‘top priority’ Debit swipe fee limits are a win-win for small businesses and small banks Counterterrorism chief will be leaving his post Biden debt talks get down to the hard stuff Liberal group to Obama: Pick Elizabeth Warren or else Panetta has tough talk for US foes, defines Afghanistan mission Vote scheduled on controversial regulatory reform amendment FCC says news outlets could make money from online ad tracking Trade gap narrows on record exports Apple agrees to ban DUI checkpoint apps Freedom a prize worth fighting for in Cairo Retailers celebrate swipe fee vote During Detroit visit, Romney lashes out at powerful autoworkers’ union Debt limit vote is an opportunity to cut spending, reform entitlements Appropriations Committee: Patent Office shouldn’t keep fees Senate Ethics chairwoman: Weiner’s conduct is ‘horrible’ Senate could vote Thursday on clean debt-limit increase, Dodd-Frank repeal Weiner donors: Rob Reiner, Trump and N.Y. Mets owner Senate Dems claim enough votes to block Medicaid overhaul Mitt Romney is right about global warming! McConnell says Obama’s policies don’t match job-creation rhetoric Lawmakers debate Amtrak privatization plan Rep. King: Weiner won’t ‘be effective in Congress’ if he stays DCCC launches new Medicare attack in 13 districts Initial jobless claims unexpectedly climb Who discovered America? Hoyer and Pelosi disagree Anti-porn group prepares to storm Capitol Hill over racy new TV show Rooney’s snake crusade falls in an awkward week Giffords breaks the mold with a classy birthday email Thursday: Senate continues work on the Economic Development Revitalization Act Panetta faces challenges on spending, Afghanistan war Drumbeat grows for Weiner to step down News bites: A half-fly zone? News bites: Citi customers hacked Gutter journalism at Newsweek Lawmaker tweeting falls in week after Rep. Weiner’s troubles Obama campaign names political director News bites: Debt-limit duality News bites: Growing tensions within OPEC News bites: Bipartisan group of senators requests antitrust probe of surgeons ‘You lie’ Congressman Wilson endorses Pawlenty for president AFL-CIO urges recess appointment for Warren Democrats struggle to beat maverick Sen. Brown in Massachusetts ‘For-profit’ school lobbyists flock to OMB Dreier tamps down retirement rumors MORNING READ Dems offer Romney terse ‘welcome’ home in Michigan White House redefines ‘winning’ in Afghanistan ahead of review Senate rejects delay of debit-fee regulations, ending K Street battle Top Dem calls for Weiner to resign