The Hill Articles: May 13, 2011

Bingaman: Dems’ bid to strip oil tax breaks will fall short next week Rep. Gosar takes up controversial Arizona land exchange Obama thanks retiring Sen. Kohl for service Paul says he would have opposed 1964 Civil Rights Act President Obama: Bulls will beat the Heat Obama triumphs, Romney falls, Paul runs, Trump disappears in disgrace House introduces ‘backup’ FAA funding bill Ex-Gov. Tommy Thompson isn’t ruling out Senate bid HHS grants healthcare waivers to Nevada, New Hampshire House Intelligence chairman says ‘ally’ may be too strong a word for Pakistan DAY’S END ROUNDUP HHS approves 200 more new healthcare reform waivers Former President Clinton: I’ll be surprised if Obama isn’t reelected Paul: Third-party bid unlikely if run for GOP nomination falls short McCain to Obama: Up pressure on Assad A closer look at next week… Trial lawyers target only Dem to support malpractice bill Third Way: Default would harm ‘tens of millions of Americans’ Verizon appeals data roaming order Rail security amendment added to House intelligence bill Medicare to run out of money five years earlier, trustees say C-SPAN shows off Foursquare badge Middle East envoy resignation comes at tough time for Obama Heavyweights Ryan, Feingold weigh Senate race in Wisconsin Sebelius defends Medicare solvency Upton, Whitfield heading for Gulf to push drilling FCC votes to deregulate international calling market Obama commemorates White House Situation Room’s 50th anniversary Aide: Senate likely to vote on Ryan budget plan this month Obama, NATO chief agree to continue airstrikes on Libya Consumer confidence increases in May Why they go: Freedom riders then and now Medicare to run out of money five years earlier, trustees say Chaffetz bill would require members of Congress to disclose delinquent taxes GOP preps second round of bills to remake Fannie, Freddie Sen. McCaskill opposes disavowed mileage tax proposal Huckabee decision coming Saturday Christie: Romney speech had tone of ‘serious presidential candidate’ Dems say GOP shortchanging disaster victims Bring on the grand bargain Dark Horse: Lew Lehrman for president — the ‘thinking man’s Ron Paul’ RomneyCare GOP Lawmaker: Hezbollah ‘setting up camp’ in Mexico Lawmakers consider probe of FCC member’s move to Comcast/NBCU Kansas defunds Planned Parenthood Global investors: Debt deal would have new taxes HHS announces $100 million in prevention grants Wall Street Journal opinion editor: Romney worried about flip-flopping label White House: Revenge attacks for bin Laden death ‘entirely possible’ Menendez: Dems will ‘insist’ on oil tax-break repeal in debt fight George Mitchell to step down as Middle East peace envoy DeMint wary of emergency text alerts Senate Dems say ending Big Oil tax breaks will not affect fuel prices Senate’s top antitrust watchdog to retire Gas and food costs push up consumer prices Huckabee: Obama will only get short-term benefit from bin Laden death Lamar Smith, you are wrong on immigration McConnell: Inappropriate to discuss bin Laden photos House approves 2011 intel bill Watchdog group sues Pentagon for photos of bin Laden’s body GOP denies TSA money to buy more body scanners Senate committees set to consider Pakistan, domestic oil drilling and immigration next week Weyants World: May 13, 2011 Romney fires back at Wall Street Journal editorial Kohl decides against ’12 bid in blow to Democrats’ efforts to keep Senate One month in Benghazi News Bites: Google near deal in drug ad crackdown Utah politicians torn over Romney, Huntsman Interior finalizes plan to cut ‘redundant’ steps for offshore renewables Climate scientists rap about the effects of global warming GOP moves forward bills checking Consumer Bureau Report: Commission will outline above-ground nuclear waste strategy After bin Laden: The religious freedom imperative Rep. Walsh, gator doll in hand, calls for serious debate on immigration Howard Dean: Romney in an ‘ideological pickle’ Dear Mr. President: Consider the CPC’s budget News bites: Drop-dead date debate News bites: Automakers signal objection to higher fuel economy standards Happy anniversary, swipe fee reform Poll: Public opposed to raising debt ceiling Poll: 70 percent of Republicans oppose debt-limit increase News bites: Not just wheels are up Rep. Garrett says overspending just as bad as failing to raise debt limit SC Gov. Haley doesn’t rule out serving as VP nominee EPA: House offshore oil permitting plan threatens public health Friday: House to finish intelligence bill Pawlenty: Let Romney explain his healthcare plan The week that was in Washington Obama: My reelection not guaranteed by bin Laden killing Rep. Ron Paul jumps in race for 2012 GOP nod: ‘The time is right’ News bites: Faith in markets Judiciary Republicans kill bill blocking gun sales to suspected terrorists GOP 2012: And they’re off OPINION: Attacks on EPA are shortsighted With suit against Boeing, labor board a top GOP target Bromwich takes on drilling reform CIA not bringing photos of bin Laden’s body onto Capitol Hill In NY-26, House Republicans look to break special-election slump MORNING READ Missouri Rep. Akin to reveal Senate decision next week Indiana’s first lady enters the political fray with a smile Senate Democrats scold oil execs on industry tax breaks Romney doesn’t apologize for Massachusetts healthcare law Ethics panel: Ensign broke laws Obama asks FBI director to stay on for two more years Opposition to contractors disclosure rule grows among Dems Reg watch Under contract GOP senators focus on entitlement cuts