The Hill Articles: May 24, 2011

Obama takes victory lap as Chrysler repays its bailouts Get ready for the NDAA marathon: 152 amendments made in order OVERNIGHT MONEY: Who’s who Rep. McKeon defends ‘permanent war’ language in NDAA Patriot Act powers might lapse at end of week Biden sees $1 trillion in cuts emerging from debt-ceiling talks Capitol Police Files Dems to press for end to Afghan war during defense debate House work on healthcare bill, abortion amendment postponed until Wednesday Fox News pollsters phone it in This Memorial Day, join together to serve those who serve us Demanding stricter fuel economy Why Yemen’s 
revolution matters We all feel the loss of brave troops who make sacrifices for our safety Inspired and humbled by the sacrifice of our troops Warren vs. Brown Thanking our Navy for their selfless service Honor the fallen Coast Guardsmen Stories of our brave Marines teach us what it means to be truly selfless Service members in combat are deserving of our special thanks Honor the heroes who have given their lives for the pursuit of freedom Salazar alleges ‘coercion’ from Vitter on drilling, asks Senate to nix pay-raise bill The GOP’s cast of clowns OVERNIGHT TECH: Cybersecurity debate shifts to the House House Dems move to block progress on healthcare bill after debate shutdown Who’s left on the right Weyants World: May 25, 2011 Analysis: Number of renters rising as housing market struggles OVERNIGHT HEALTH: Medicare messaging war reaches crescendo With his budget plan the top issue, Rep. Ryan waded into NY-26 (updated) House panel approves cuts to FDA, CFTC Key Dem says higher gas tax should be on the table for highways Senators: Tax delinquency issue larger than stimulus Dems press Medicare attack as GOP downplays budget vote ‘This is real democracy’ DAY’S END ROUNDUP NASA to develop new spacecraft to take astronauts into space Fan snags URL supporting Elizabeth Warren for Senate House to vote tonight on abortion training provision Report: Pataki reconsidering decision not to run Gates: No ‘low-hanging fruit’ left for cuts Biopharmaceutical research and development needs policy support Republicans eye summer vote on bill to expand scrutiny of EPA rules House members side with Netanyahu Key House Dem wary of members ‘demagoguing’ on AT&T merger GOP lawmaker casts doubt on long-term FAA reauthorization Bill scaling back funding for medical training re-opens old wounds Snowe to vote ‘no’ on Ryan budget plan The WTO dispute: Is it a case of odd man out? Ron Paul: Huckabee exit ‘opens up the door for us’ Republican, consumer bureau’s Warren spar over testimony length Republican drawing up bill to legalize and regulate online poker sites Leap opposes AT&T merger Obama to travel to Puerto Rico McConnell mocks Senate Dems for missing budget plan President Obama announces new efficiency standards for federal fleet House approves rule for healthcare, NDAA, Patriot Act Broadening competition for US government contracts would save money US hits Venezuela’s state oil company with sanctions over Iran Congress’ Task: Finding Cuts Kucinich says Obama in violation of Constitution, War Powers Act Community pharmacists gain bipartisan support for top priorities Obama calls on agencies to transition to alternative vehicles FDIC: Banks reported profits of $29 billion Bibi says no Senate Dems grill AT&T on alleged phantom charges Netanyahu to Congress: ‘Peace must be anchored in security’ GOP senators demand HHS redo key Medicare regulation Obama takes credit for Chrysler’s rebound Obama takes credit for Chrysler’s rebound House quickly approves small business extension bill Chrysler repays government loans House panel will markup bill to reduce government’s real estate inventory Transportation Secretary to college grads: Watch what you tweet Democrat scolds Republicans during testy Oversight hearing on gas prices Gingrich taps former conservative Dem senator as campaign co-chairman Approps Dems force votes on cuts to firefighters, disaster aid Kabul: Outside the oases Sen. John McCain’s Straight Talk Express bus: The Elvis of buses? Sen. McCaskill in Joplin, Mo., to assure ‘assistance comes quickly’ PK’s Feld questions AT&T’s special-access claim Parents group targets Billboard performance by Rihanna, Britney Spears House Defense bill would cost $703B, says budget scorekeeper No veto threat on medical education bill Grassley makes spelling gaffe during ‘Netanyahoo’ speech Group: For pedestrians, American roads ‘dangerous by design’ Appropriators approve 2012 spending levels Interior plans oil royalties overhaul Sen. Kay Hagan to host ‘American Idol’ watch party for ‘Team Scotty’ MoveOn.org wants Democrats in deficit talks to take Medicare cuts off the table Dems go after Pawlenty on Medicare Sales of new homes up, well below healthy market levels MoveOn presses Dems to take hard line against Medicare cuts McConnell: Netanyahu must be reassured that Israel is ‘not alone’ GOP appropriators set sights on CFTC’s budget Gov. Christie’s job approval hits new low House plans to reject ‘clean’ debt ceiling increase to send signal on spending cuts Experts expect gas prices to fall, but volatility possible House GOP to hold ‘clean’ vote to raise $14.3T debt ceiling Medical device makers turn to Europe over concerns with FDA process America’s next top model disclosure Netanyahu to share vision of peace in speech to Congress Medicare extremism, GOP Waterloo House Democrats request $6.6 million more for trade office For Republicans, the list of competitive Senate primaries is getting longer News bites: The road to the transportation money Tuesday Profile: Tech Translator Candidates make last-minute scramble in NY-26 Gingrich predicts hefty wins for congressional GOP in 2012 News bites: Sen. Warren? A special election with significant consequences A surmountable challenge GAO: Billions in stimulus contracts went to tax delinquents Rep. Schwartz to take over for Wasserman Schultz at DCCC Obama administration supports Patriot extension, rejects healthcare cuts Tuesday: Netanyahu, small business, healthcare, NDAA Netanyahu hopes to ‘change history’ by ending oil ‘addiction’ News bites: Republicans were warned on Medicare plan News bites: The end of ‘easy oil,’ the latest on the Japanese reactor crisis, and debate on the tornado-climate link Higher fuel efficiency standards would help ‘the economy as a whole’ And now … a friendly message from your local member of Congress Tuesday Profile: Tech’s translator GOP sees Israel as wedge issue Pledging ‘every ounce’ of resources, Obama to tour Mo. storm damage AFL-CIO leader gives blessing to disclosure order on donations Boucher joins AT&T-backed advocacy group GOP split over best way to exploit waiver turmoil All eyes on New York’s special election MORNING READ Dems take victory lap, jab Republicans, on positive Chrysler news Netanyahu repeats: No to ’67 borders Boehner warns failure to support Iraq risks losing country to extremism Reid breaks with Obama on Israel GOP pushes private rail investment Bipartisan House group to attack ‘permanent war’ language in Defense bill Budget director: Debt ceiling will be raised before it’s reached Bachus panel will investigate misuse of funds in housing program Pelosi pivots from jobs to Medicare Pawlenty launches bid: We’ve tried Obama’s way and ‘his way has failed’ GOPer: Sen. Brown ‘should be ashamed of himself’ on Ryan plan