The Hill Articles: May 16, 2011

Former Obama aide: Bin Laden’s death a ‘defining moment’ Gillibrand one of the best tennis players in the Senate Cindy Crawford now backing Romney? Ensign cites Sarah Palin in his defense Congressman: You want charts? You want slides? I got ’em! New DNC head puts MSNBC host in awkward spot Bottom Line Senate to vote on oil tax bill Tuesday OVERNIGHT MONEY: Big Apple or bust White House unveils first international cyber security strategy Q&A with Larry Flynt On-the-job training Survey: Corporate financial officers see imbalance in effective tax rates OVERNIGHT TECH: Senate Dems push public-safety bill Boehner’s U-turn Trump decides against 2012 presidential bid A grand bargain CBO: Deal to avert shutdown increased spending by $3.2B Weyants World: May 17, 2011 OVERNIGHT ENERGY: Obama’s drilling plan in focus, Senate readies oil tax vote GOP senator says U.S. debt funding ‘who’s who’ of dictatorial regimes Romney: One-day money haul brings in over $10 million Rep. Rick Berg launches 2012 Senate bid OVERNIGHT HEALTH: Medicare to unveil new ACO efforts Democrats challenge ‘questionable’ testimony from top coal exec DAY’S END ROUNDUP Coats blasts Senate for avoiding debt-ceiling issue Gingrich knocked by right on healthcare Hospitals say ACOs will cost millions more than expected Memo to lawmakers: Speak to voters as citizens The Trump fraud ends Senators express concern over housing investigation story Romney ‘checks in’ to Foursquare for first time ‘New times demand new answers’ NTU: Repeal of ‘ObamaCare’ needed for debt ceiling increase House members seek to tighten Iran sanctions with new bill Romney: I won’t cut defense budget Medicare actuary says premium support model still viable Apple, Google, Facebook to testify on mobile privacy Thursday Shared scarcity versus renewed prosperity Obama administration officials to attend global tourism summit Attacks on EPA are shortsighted Reid: Congress ‘out of our minds’ not to raise nation’s debt ceiling Pelosi says she would ‘have a problem’ with China-led IMF Santorum slams Gingrich, defends Ryan DCCC launches robo calls on GOP Medicare reform GOP report: Decrease in dollar means increases at the pump Broadband project to support Latino entrepreneurs launches Tuesday Mercenaries in Libya: Gadhafi’s hired terrorists Tea Party Express slams Davis, backs Corwin in NY-26 Japan rejects Sony reboot EPA will halt boiler rules while agency gets more input Justice scuttles NASDAQ takeover of NY Stock Exchange Investing wisely in IT Gingrich the latest candidate to slam NLRB’s Boeing lawsuit Boehner: No debt limit increase without spending overhaul Immigration reform: From distrust to direction HHS details $2.5 billion in cuts for rest of the year DISH Network names Joseph Clayton president & CEO Obama honors Memphis school From the ’12 shelves The ticking bomb vs. the slippery slope Exxon knocks NY Times for stance on oil tax break repeal Does America hurt Israel? KORUS won’t help North Korea Chamber blasts bill to repeal Big Oil tax breaks Republicans tout spending caps as government hits debt limit Minnesota Sen. Klobuchar draws first GOP challenger Obama misses shuttle launch House GOP introduces bill preventing disclosure of contractor’s political contributions FCC shifts cybersecurity focus to small businesses Democrats seize on Brown’s support for Ryan budget Carville fundraises for Dem in special election for ‘shirtless’ congressman’s seat White House expresses confidence in IMF after Strauss-Kahn arrest Emanuel sworn in as Chicago mayor After defending insurance mandate, Gingrich says it’s unconstitutional Gingrich clarifies comments on individual mandate News bites: Drinking and flying TSA: Texas bill banning pat-downs is unconstitutional Pelosi: Everything should be on the table to reduce federal deficit Poll: Travelers not worried about TSA scanners DSCC looks to rile activists against ‘Big Oil’ Geithner takes steps to avoid default as US reaches $14.3T debt limit Obama to speak at AIPAC, capping week of focus on Mideast peace GOP releases Pelosi ‘puppet’ ad in NY-26 race Builders views on housing market remain unchanged Director named for new comparative effectiveness institute White House holds trade pacts until deal struck on aid program Matt Drudge, the Great Communicator Gallup: Economic concerns highest in two years GOP Rep. Ryan swipes at Gingrich: ‘With allies like that, who needs the left?’ Ryan accuses budget critics of class warfare Despite partisan divides on energy, White House science adviser sees room for compromise Iowa governor sees ‘wide open’ race with Huckabee out Texas moves to ban TSA pat-downs Rubio: US has reason to be ‘very unhappy’ with Pakistan Cantor, Hoyer call for international consensus against unilaterally declared Palestine News bites: Japan delays restoration of PlayStation Network DSCC looks to rile activists against ‘Big Oil’ What the Huckabee decision means The growing threat of piracy OMB defends Higginbottom Endeavour lifts off for final mission CPB, PBS thank Congress for education funding News bites: Debt-limit date At last, a breakthrough for DREAMers Clyburn: Biden talks headed toward eliminating tax loopholes The week ahead: Senate Democrats to continue push for oil tax break repeal Sen. Kirk wants Gadhafi frozen funds to go to rebels News bites: Countries rethink nuclear power, BP tries to salvage Arctic plan, and more News bites: Gingrich backs health mandate Bingaman: No need to tap Strategic Petroleum Reserve Week ahead: Debt ceiling, entitlement fights dominate health debate New Member of the Week: Rep. Hartzler sees God’s plan in politics OPINION: Gutierrez has a better immigration solution than Obama OPINION: Obama was right to order the killing of Osama bin Laden THE HILL POLL: Voters find recession blues difficult to shake Bingaman: Unclear if ‘clean energy standard’ can clear committee Week ahead: Senate Dems push public-safety bill The Week Ahead: Middle East policy This week: Slower week, still hot topics MORNING READ Corwin aide stirs up controversy in NY special election Weyant’s World: May 16, 2011 Corporate tax holiday fans dismiss congressional estimate Sunday show wrap: Boehner says the debt ceiling must increase