The Hill Articles: November 7, 2011

Woman claims Cain groped her, he calls allegation ‘completely false’ Senate advances three percent withholding bill Economists push for tax reform Poll finds plurality of Americans believe Cain allegations true Brown undecided on net-neutrality vote Anything Goes in the GOP Race Sen. Scott Brown to support Democrats’ veterans jobs plan Barbour doubts his veep potential Detroit bus service back to normal New Cain Web ad jokes about ‘smoking tractors’ CBO: Spending increased $145 billion in 2011, despite lawmakers’ efforts Rep. Amodei tweets for the first time as congressman GOP senators call for Energy Dept. probe of $730M steelmaker loan Flake sizes up the US debt, with help of Prince Harry, as cost of 987 billion pizzas Nursing homes say Medicare cut will cost 20,000 jobs The Hill Hexagon: Cain ridiculed on Twitter over harassment allegations Sen. Mark Kirk to speak at Chamber forum Watchdog: FHA’s expanded role comes with expanded risks Vote to overturn net-neutrality rules expected on Thursday Mass. lawmakers issue new congressional map Senate swiftly returns to jobs blame game Bill Clinton to Democrats: Don’t ‘underestimate’ the GOP field Dem lawmakers seek to end smoking in all federal buildings Huntsman says a poor showing in New Hampshire ‘isn’t an option’ Thinking the unthinkable on Iran Romney not benefiting … yet White House blasts Sen. Paul’s ‘brazen’ push to block EPA rule ‘Top Chef’ star opening second Washington restaurant Weyants World: November 7, 2011 Durbin presses banks to better disclose checking account fees Clinton to campaign for Berkley in Nevada Bivens picks up Kirkpatrick endorsement for Arizona Senate Senate swiftly returns to blame game Gallup: Cain tied with Romney, most are skeptical of charges Cain accuser: I’m speaking for ‘those women who cannot’ Broadcasters urge swift confirmation of FCC nominees Former Transportation secretary weighs in on current funding fights Reid throws down gauntlet with veterans jobs bill Nation’s infrastructure talks lack focus on key element- H20 Administration moving forward to ease export controls GOP Senate field in Texas narrows For global sake, Greek officials must grow up White House not expected to comply with Solyndra subpoena from House GOP Immigration failures victimize children Treasury, IRS push back on small-business credit RNC’s Spicer: ‘We can’t wait’ for kabobs FCC’s McDowell opposes setting aside more TV spectrum for unlicensed use State Dept. inspector general to probe Keystone oil sands pipeline review Former Bush transportation secretary pushes Obama administration on clean cars Meghan McCain: ‘Everyone in my family loves zombies’ Consumer Bureau to provide advance warning of legal action Bachmann ups conservative stakes, calls GOP rivals ‘frugal socialists’ Obama: ‘Veterans did their jobs … time for Congress to do theirs’ Cain staff tweets about Allred-tied allegations Van Hollen on supercommittee: ‘More time won’t get us there’ Obama pressures Congress to help veterans find jobs Elizabeth Warren will start her own ‘club’ Occupy Wall Street a creation of Democratic strategists, says conservative Rep. Occupy protesters to hold mock supercommittee hearing Cain, Gingrich lead Romney in new Iowa poll Court blocks new cigarette warnings Schumer: Supercommittee will fail Nancy Pelosi to new iPhone: ‘Can you hear me now?’ Not quite so, Mr. Budowsky Group urges TV station to pull AT&T ads Rep. Nunes may challenge Feinstein in Calif. Report: Fewer than expected claiming small business health credit Sen. Portman supports Mandel in email Foreign Policy issues for the 2012 Presidential Election Boxer presses Clinton on pipeline review House members seek insurance against Cuban oil spills White House: No proof of alien life Santorum wins support of conservative activist Poll: Americans want bigger government role in health New Cain accuser to discuss sexual harassment claims The race for a veep should begin now American Crossroads up with new anti-Obama website Dissecting pipeline protests from the White House to the Cornhusker State Cain asks Newt about being veep House GOP plans balanced-budget amendment next week Census finds 49.1 million living in poverty Ron Paul and Occupy Wall Street can change the world together GOP prepped to hit Dems on balanced budget votes The week ahead: EPA battle moves to Senate News bites: Best Buy purchases cellphone business Cain refuses to answer further questions on sexual harassment claims News bites: Fresh start Kevin Cramer launches fourth House bid in ND News bites: China halts US solar project, citing trade petition SNL takes on viral Perry ‘drunk’ video Cain, Gingrich in agreement during one-on-one debate Monday: Senate considers repeal of 3 percent withholding Romney in Iowa after skipping dinner Poll: Cain’s support drops after harassment allegations surface Rep. Clyburn: Cain thought he was ‘above’ presidential vetting process TSA chief to face questions on airport security procedures Poll finds Romney in lead, but unable to break away from field Trumka heads to Ohio before referendum vote Race for gavel picks up speed Hill Poll: Candidates’ behavior critical to how voters cast ballot Romney is the Hillary Clinton of 2012 US needs break from debt deadlock It’s time to bring our cash home This week: Senate tackles withholding, unemployment insurance as supercommittee toils Week ahead: Supreme Court dives into health reform lawsuits MORNING READ This Week in Tech: Supreme Court to weigh warrantless GPS tracking