The Hill Articles: November 2, 2011

After Cain’s song, senators decline to belt out a tune Condoleezza Rice on being Gadhafi’s reported crush: ‘It’s a little weird’ Fred Thompson spotted in his old stomping grounds Q&A with with Will Durst Hutchison looks for post-Halloween goodies ‘Price is Right’ host pays visit to Capitol Hill Murkowski digs ‘chick from Alaska’ mention on ‘Glee’ If Herman Cain called me for advice Rival jobs bills to face off in the Senate Step up to the plate: FTC needs to stop the Express Scripts-Medco merger Want economic growth? Invest in education Cain blames Perry as new sexual harassment allegations surface The global battle against HIV/AIDS Weyants World: November 3, 2011 GOP acting like emperor Nero in ‘jobs’ filibuster, says Dem senator OVERNIGHT ENERGY: GOP set to escalate Solyndra battle with Obama Cain chief-of-staff: ‘Rick Perry needs to apologize to Herman Cain’ for planting story OVERNIGHT HEALTH: Cain talks healthcare Senate missile defense strategy strikes right balance Hillary wins big in 2012 Cain needs 
to open up OVERNIGHT MONEY: Obama heading to G-20 summit OVERNIGHT TECH: Consumer group presses wireless companies for details about fee warnings DSCC hits Heller in Spanish-language Nevada radio ad New President Reagan statue should remind visitors that the Gipper raised taxes, says Dem Dems question housing chief on his ability to provide more mortgage relief DeFazio gets testy with Fox anchor Cain talks policy as harassment charges envelop campaign White House gets their Bible wrong Dems to press executive compensation amendments Thursday Gingrich defends Cain, calls allegations ‘gossip’ Democratic super PAC embraces Obama health law GOP blocks Dem attempt to subpoena oil company CEOs Feud between wireless companies and broadcasters turns ugly Airlines band together to fight flight tax DAY’S END ROUNDUP Texas redistricting map likely to be redrawn to benefit of Dems Michael Douglas spotted at D.C. Italian eatery Senate GOP pushes for CLASS repeal Rep. Becerra: House Dems can be sold on entitlement reforms Congress gets in a holiday mood signing cards for troops No shift from Camp on taxes, his office says Rep. Upton may face Club for Growth-backed primary opponent in 2012 Poll: Cain leads in South Carolina despite allegations Pro-Obama superpac launches digital anti-Romney campaign Democratic super PAC targets ‘Mitt Romney’s America’ in new ad House conservatives unveil jobs agenda Tech groups ramp up push for corporate tax holiday AARP joins 50 groups opposing repeal of the long-term-care act WikiLeaks founder Assange loses extradition appeal State Department confirms Keystone pipeline decision date could slip Cain changes tactics, takes no questions on harassment charges Senate Dems fall in line behind next section of Obama ‘jobs’ bill Lieberman takes to Twitter to defend TSA Two debates scheduled just before New Hampshire primary Obama uses DC bridge as backdrop for jobs push Gov. Barbour: Cain ‘should get all facts out’ quickly Cain would repeal healthcare reform law, roll back employer-based coverage House GOP members call for supercommittee deal with ‘revenue’ House makes quick work of SEC bills Condoleezza Rice on being dictator’s reported crush: ‘It’s a little weird’ Dems: GOP sacrificing job creation for opportunity to retake White House Unions, Occupy Wall Street to protest outside Treasury for ‘Robin Hood’ tax Biden, Cantor to break bread Wednesday Appeals court overturns FCC’s fine for Super Bowl ‘wardrobe malfunction’ Boehner invites supporters to join ‘Team Boehner’ Cain clashes with reporters over questions on sexual harassment charges House Democrats gear up for minibus skirmishes Senate Dem seeks federal funding for diapers Pharmacy benefit manager touts government savings as antitrust concerns heat up Military brass warn personnel, weapons at risk of being gutted Senators outline path to lift up Postal Service Lawmaker says ‘1 percent’ responsible for deadly West Virginia mine disaster Ron Paul suggests another campaign promoted Cain scandal LaHood presses Senate to pass infrastructure portions of jobs act Transportation secretary ‘optimistic’ about infrastructure’s chances in Congress DOJ approves new NC congressional map Schumer: Republicans sabotaging the economy Lawmakers: Interior’s work with Cuba-bound driller may be illegal Obama touts jobs bill in multiple interviews with local TV stations Military brass warn personnel, weapons at risk of being gutted ‘Price is Right’ host pays visit to Capitol Hill Fed stays the course, says economy has ‘strengthened’ a bit Herman Cain meeting with Sen. DeMint GOP freshman denies comparing immigrants to animals Emergency alert test to blanket airwaves Energy’s IG: Goal of stimulus law unrealistic TSA chief: Pre-Check program getting good reviews Consumer Bureau defends 100 first days to GOP critics Obama: GOP lawmakers wasting time, need to approve infrastructure funds Hoyer finds silver lining in low expectations for supercommittee’s success House Speaker Boehner: ‘Are you kidding me?’ Obama rips Republicans for House vote on ‘In God We Trust’ motto Reid: GOP in ‘fear’ of breaking Norquist tax pledge Bachmann bulks up in South Carolina Republicans propose overhaul of FCC Perry blames editing for viral ‘drunk’ video, said it was a ‘good speech’ Dems, GOP look to ease satellite exports The Greek bailout referendum: Will it lead to a comprehensive restructuring? Senator looks for post-Halloween goodies McMahon gets on the Romney train Employers added 110,000 jobs in October GOP, Dems battle over healthcare law’s contraceptive coverage NH sets primary for Jan. 10 Obama jobs plan a ‘futile’ attempt to lend Washington relevance in jobs debate, says Thune Congressman pumps his own gas to promote GOP jobs plan ‘Are you kidding me?’ Boehner says US not better off under Obama Lew warns GOP on 2012 spending bills Attorney says accuser ‘upset about’ Cain’s statements Planned job cuts plunge in October Tax scorekeeper report underscores reform challenge Multimillion-dollar ad buy hits Obama over Solyndra controversy Reid: GOP ‘terrified’ of violating ‘infamous’ Norquist tax pledge Report: Young adults hit hard by loss of employer-sponsored healthcare coverage Mortgage applications rise slightly Supercommittee member: A ‘fundamental divide’ exists between the two sides Border Patrol abuses of human rights must be stopped A ‘Smart’ approach to Medicare reform Reid: Republicans ‘terrified’ of Grover Norquist tax pledge Senate infrastructure bill would fund airports, highways, Amtrak GOP senator says many banks still too big Can Cain explain? News bites: WikiLeaks founder faces extradition to Sweden The George W. Bush presidency, through a glass darkly Condoleezza Rice: Cain should not play ‘the race card’ In stab at Cain, Bachmann says 2012 nominee can’t have ‘surprises’ News bites: Emergency landing McHugh: Weapons programs would bear brunt of cuts if debt panel fails Condoleezza Rice says she was warned about Gadhafi’s obsession Wednesday: Senate takes up $60 billion infrastructure bill America needs to cut its dependence on oil News bites: Japan’s nuclear future, Romney’s climate stance questioned, and more Ben Nelson still undecided on Senate reelection News bites: Medicare woes, addictive food and more Court to look at Texas GOP redistricting maps Wednesday Attorney says Cain violated deal, allowing accuser to speak News bites: Return of the drachma Poll: Cain beats Romney in matchup Abramoff divulges K Street secrets Michelle Obama in campaign mode Dems seek to fracture Senate GOP unity Rising in polls, Gingrich campaign must weigh pros and cons of going negative Obama ‘can’t wait’ to fight Romney MORNING READ Arizona Senate ejects redistricting chair, throws map into chaos Democrats, GOP spar over voter ID laws Cain hopes to profit from negative press Nearing deadline, supercommittee holds public hearing on two old plans Defense official to industry: Deliver quality or ‘make reduced or no profits’ Democrat compares NCAA to the Mafia GOP takes Senate to the woodshed over legislative ‘cord wood’ Top Justice Dept. official: ATF should have stopped ‘gun walking’ tactics Senate Republicans rip media for Cain story, allege double standard Obama says he’ll make the final decision on Keystone oil pipeline