The Hill Articles: May 27, 2011

Texas Gov. Rick Perry says he’s considering a run for the White House Gingrich in S.C.: Boeing lawsuit proof of ‘corrupting nature of big government’ Gingrich calls for ‘all out’ drilling A closer look at next week… DAY’S END ROUNDUP Ways and Means panel to look at Social Security report NY Rep. Bishop compares GOP to a ‘bad riverboat gambler’ Senate leadership plans to lie low with another ‘jobs bill’ after break Honor and remember our veterans Washington Redskins players go long in favor of TSA union MPAA, AFL-CIO back online copyright bill Sec. LaHood: Unsafe buses removed from holiday roads House Foreign Affairs chair floats bill to deter Cuban offshore drilling In Iowa, Romney backs ethanol subsidies Clyburn: Deficit deal likely under the gun For Memorial Day: A Clean Energy Future For Our Military Consumers more confident than expected in May Poised to announce run, Santorum owed taxes on Pa. home (updated) Foreign Affairs chairman seeks to block Cuban oil development On Medicare, a battle and a war Rep. Clyburn attributes NY-26 win to Medicare and oil subsidies Justice Dept. seeks dismissal of healthcare suit Will she or won’t she? Palin shakes up 2012 race without entering it Tech industry likes House GOP’s growth plan Shuler reintroduces proposal for tougher border enforcement Palin continues to intrigue Judge strikes ban on corporations donating directly to candidates Romney toes line on Ryan budget DOT: Unsafe buses removed from roads before holiday weekend Pickens slams Koch brothers on gas bill: ‘They don’t answer to anybody’ Proposed map for Illinois districts spells bad news for three House Republicans Poll: Americans think Wall Street does more harm than good Poll: Giuliani could loom large in GOP field Featured House hearings: Geithner to testify on global finances Pitching a penny for trade Frank bashes GOP ‘thugs’ over possible Warren appointment McConnell: Saying Medicare is off the table is ‘silly talk’ and ‘nonsense’ Pending home sales plunged in April Fans ask FCC to stop blackouts of sports games Lipsky: My hat not in IMF ring House GOP says terrorism, fiscal crisis are equal threats to security, prepares to slash DHS funding Utah lawmaker revives TSA pat-down ban Consumer spending hit by high energy, food prices Epsilon, Sony to show at House hearing Liberals rally to Hahn in California special Rep. Graves questions Obama’s autopen signing of Patriot Act extension Gates: Downed helicopter in bin Laden raid was reminder of failed Iran mission DOT considering ‘black boxes’ for cars Rep. Berman introduces new export control reform bill House in, House out, returns Tuesday at noon News Bites: Chamber vs. White House on cybersecurity Harry Reid set the Medicare trap, Senate Republicans jumped in smiling Senate passes bill to speed up FOIA requests Dem field takes shape in Nevada special election MSNBC’s Lawrence O’Donnell: A cable star with substance News bites: Gulf dolphin deaths caused in part by oil spill News bites: Land by your man Hatch bill would expand health savings accounts G-8 leaders weigh tougher nuclear safety treaty, pledge climate progress News bites: Default prep Will Sarah Palin denial now turn to panic? The politics of shared sacrifice Pawlenty: Stop worrying about bus tours G-8 leaders pledge $20B to support Arab Spring reforms News bites: States move ahead Obama signs Patriot Act extension Dems seek to impose sunscreen rules Rep. Smith takes on child abduction Obama names execs from Twitter, Microsoft to telecom advisory committee OPINION: Where we are in Afghanistan, and where we’re going Dems, unions speak up for Amtrak in the fight over national rail plan HUD chief plays long game on housing GOP lawmakers: Spare NIH from cuts In 2012 campaigns, spoilers from the Tea Party worry GOP Pelosi steps back into limelight MORNING READ Bachmann to reveal plans in Iowa GOP forces Senate pro-forma session Bachmann defends vote for Patriot Act after fielding complaints about government over-reach Palin bus tour fuels presidential buzz Romney to announce presidential campaign in New Hampshire We can win back House, Democrats say after NY special election victory