The Hill Articles: November 8, 2011

Senate Dems look to target cheats in tax rule repeal Cain denies harassment allegation as second woman speaks out Mitt Romney in a rut Sen. Ayotte to vote against Paul resolution overturning EPA rules Backlash hits banks Mica backs off Amtrak privatization plan Weyants World: November 9, 2011 DNC pushes Obama vets bill in crucial swing states DNC to push Obama vets bill in crucial swing states Gov. Barbour predicts conservatives can unite behind Romney as GOP nominee DAY’S END ROUNDUP Second Cain accuser goes public House GOP aims to ease concealed weapons rules Romney vows in Iowa to cut Amtrak funding as president GPS group urges FCC to ban LightSquared from upper half of spectrum CBO ups savings estimate for ban on deals between drug companies Poll: Cain favorability slips with Republicans as allegations mount Betty White wins against Obama in poll of seniors White House: IAEA report ‘raises concerns’ about Iran’s nuke work Ros-Lehtinen says ‘the clock is ticking’ for Iran sanctions bills Justice Breyer warns of Orwellian government Sens. Kerry and McCain press agencies for final privacy reports House Republican chairman invites DeMarco to testify Gingrich on Cain allegations: ‘He has to have an answer and it better be accurate’ Vitter: Obama’s plan fails to meet US energy needs House Dem presses Virginia AG for explanation of EPA criticism Senators: Chamber could take up DOD bill before Thanksgiving Senators: Chamber could take up DOD bill before Thanksgiving Health law supporters ecstatic after victory in DC appeals court Cain says accuser is lying, does not ‘remember knowing her’ Lieberman says military force against Iran must be considered Supreme Court considers warrantless GPS tracking Republicans offer to limit tax deductions — for lower tax rates DNC chairwoman joins food stamp challenge First Family forced to perform for Christmas gifts Interior drilling plan takes fire from Republicans, greens Lieberman: Military force against Iran must be considered FCC spokesman David Fiske to retire Counterfeit military parts from China a ‘clear and present danger,’ senators say Kirk warns Senate of rising nuclear threat from Iran Facebook honors military for Veteran’s Day Poll: Independents unhappy with Obama “campaigning against” Congress Counterfeit military parts from China a ‘clear and present danger,’ senators say Italian prime minister offers resignation Perry: ‘I can sit down and talk with Joe Biden’ In new ad Dems target Romney on auto bailout opposition FTC settles charges against children’s social network Poll: Cain image among Republicans falls as allegations emerge A time to shine New Democratic ad hits Romney in Michigan for opposing auto bailout Dems try to turn tables on Fast and Furious GOP lawmaker says Obama should apologize to Netanyahu Senate to advance bipartisan transportation bill Wednesday Hillary Clinton names Ellen DeGeneres envoy for AIDS awareness Senators probe insurers’ ties to medical labs Santorum dodges question on Paterno Obama: GOP ‘trying to gut our investments in education’ Secretary Clinton names Ellen DeGeneres envoy for AIDS awareness Obama moves on education, rips Congress for ‘dysfunction and delay’ Cain accuser says son encouraged her to come forward Graham: I’ve been ‘as supportive as I know how to be’ of Obama on Gitmo Romney says Cain allegations should be treated ‘seriously’ Judges block Texas redistricting map Justice Dept. will be ‘aggressive’ in looking at changes in voting laws Cain attacks accuser, cites woman’s ‘long and troubled history’ Senate unanimously confirms judicial nominee Democrats demand DeMarco testify on Fannie, Freddie bonuses Georgia is 6th state to gain waiver from part of healthcare law President Obama issues veto threat on attempt to repeal net-neutrality rules White House threatens veto of Sen. Paul’s push to block EPA rule Sen. Kirk: High-speed rail should be limited to short distances EPA chief under first Bush laments GOP shift on environment Interior announces offshore-drilling plan, scaled back following Gulf spill Patrick Kennedy fundraising appeal invokes father, uncle Haley Barbour says second Obama term would make ‘malaise permanent’ Perry praises Biden, avoids question on Cain GOP senators see glimmer of hope in bipartisan ‘jobs’ bills Sen. Thune: Fannie, Freddie bonuses an ‘outrage’ Rep. Lee defends Occupy movement despite incidents of violence GOP senator sees better chance for road, rail spending in an election year than now Stenberg grabs DeMint’s support for Neb. Senate Ron Paul: Elizabeth Warren is ‘a socialist’ Job openings hit three-year high in September A call to stop the “epidemic” of opioid pain medicine overdoses FDA lowers estimates on antibiotic use Durbin predicts passage of veterans’ employment amendment Chairman opposes adding National Guard boss to Joint Chiefs

 Bachmann tries the ‘outsider’ card Holder: Question about ATF whistleblower should not ‘have been shared’ On an island far, far away.. Reid snipes at McConnell over ‘bipartisan bill’ Military dogs and handlers honored at Capitol Ron Paul: Third-party power or GOP kingmaker? News bites: Zuckerberg pokes Facebook rivals on privacy Attorney general says gun-walking ‘should never have happened’ Connecticut senators propose ending double tax penalty for telecommuters Small-business confidence ticks up slightly Bill Clinton: Presidents should be able to serve more than two terms Chairman opposes adding National Guard boss to Joint Chiefs

 Romney wins Illinois Rep. Schock Dems breathe sigh of relief as Heitkamp enters race for Conrad’s Senate seat Cain accuser: ‘He can step forward and just end this’ Cain: Accuser’s press conference ‘was a surprise’ Obama, Sarkozy caught talking behind Israel prime minister’s back Consumerism Rick Perry: The Republican Party’s last best hope … Huntsman predicts his campaign’s political ‘stock’ will rise News bites: Image problem Tuesday: 3 percent repeal in the Senate Nunes won’t challenge Feinstein in CA Poll: Third-party bids by Ron Paul, Bloomberg could garner sizable support Christie going on the stump for Romney Accuser urges Cain to ‘end this’ as candidate denies charges News bites: The holes in Romney’s Medicare plan News bites: Arrivederci? Report: Chief of Staff Daley hands over some duties to Obama aide Small races could have big 2012 impact Dem leaders set to drive a harder bargain than Obama on deficit reduction Mississippi to vote on proposed measure declaring ‘personhood’ of fetuses News bites: Traffic is bad for your brain, Repsol announces huge oil find, and more State Department ‘confident’ in IG probe outcome Cain’s accuser says she wants him to admit wrongdoing Google’s top lobbyist to depart search giant Consumers charge less, borrow more for cars, college