The Hill Articles: October 21, 2011

Orrin Hatch: Occupy Wall Street just wants to cause problems Panetta: Iraq is ready to ‘defend itself’ GOP lawmakers urge Republicans to steer clear of ‘birtherism’ in 2012 DAY’S END ROUNDUP Herman Cain wins straw poll in Nevada Former SC Gov. Mark Sanford joins Fox News State unemployment rates stable Ron Paul: Tuesday’s GOP debate was ‘disgusting Exxon knocks Dems’ ‘pandering’ to supercommittee on taxes Gov. McDonnnell will join Romney at Virginia event next week Rubio praises 2012 presidential field, lists strengths for Huntsman, Perry, Romney A closer look at next week… Cantor: We need a ‘Steve Jobs’ plan Carney shows Will Ferrell around White House Issa has ‘work to do’ to make list of funny tweets Anti-abortion rights group blasts Cain It’s time to start over on long-term care Mexico drops remaining tariffs on U.S. products following trucks dispute Cain: Abortion should be illegal, but families will decide whether to break the law in ‘heat of the moment’ Obama declares Iraq war over with all US troops home at year’s end Senate Armed Services chairman says risk in Iraq remains after December Report: Bachmann’s New Hampshire staff resigns en masse Wall Street protests force Cantor to cancel economic speech DNC slams Romney on foreclosures Cain: Critics of 9-9-9 ‘didn’t read my plan’ Senate confirms two to U.S. Trade Representative’s office Senators would require travel websites to list health risks of travel destinations Cain opens up double-digit lead in Iowa, Perry fifth in latest poll Conservative group: Obama’s tax-the-wealthy pitch paying off Giffords records final chapter for audio book Anne Toth named head of privacy for Google+ Romney: Obama puts Iraq victory ‘at risk’ Paul raises more than $2.5 million in ‘media blackout’ moneybomb Poll: More blame GOP for ‘do-nothing’ Congress Tea Party Nation poll shows 52 percent will vote for Romney if he is GOP nominee Federal appeals court backs rule to protect national forests Sen. Graham: I ‘fear’ total withdrawal from Iraq will come back to haunt US Liberal group jumps on Rubio controversy in attack video With schedule change, GOP will hold 3 Iowa debates in 9 days Clinton to testify next week on Afghanistan, Pakistan Poll: Ohio Senate race tightening up Senate Dems try again with third jobs bill LaHood lauds Amtrak ridership record House Democrats request second meeting with DeMarco Let states legalize online gambling to stimulate the economy The U.S. needs a proactive approach to wildfire Senate bill would make selling fake maple syrup a felony offense House to vote on Rep. Black bill paring down health law’s Medicaid expansion Markey, Interior at odds over BP Obama: US troops home from Iraq by the end of year Lawmakers travel to Canada to take on EU emissions trading for flights ‘Noble experiment’ draws delight, chagrin from Senate leaders Defections by Senate Dems hamper Obama’s message on jobs Book: Obama sends personal checks in response to mail CNBC schedules Michigan GOP debate Dozens pack bologna for protest Michelle Obama tweets for the first time Sen. Jon Kyl hires renowned GOP lobbyist as his chief of staff Senate approves bump in funding for trade office; three accords signed Rep. Kucinich: Bridge report shows need for new monetary policy Cain: Those under poverty line won’t pay income tax in 9-9-9 plan Interior approves first BP drilling plan for Gulf of Mexico since 2010 oil spill Union chief says Cain’s economic plan ‘almost laughable’ Energy defends loans for electric cars Perry and Santorum going pheasant hunting with Rep. Steve King in Iowa Conyers concerned over spectrum plan’s impact on Detroit Constitution Project warns against bill stripping US citizenship LightSquared harms GPS The US needs a proactive approach to wildfire Congressman’s staff races toward marathon finish line Cain clarifies abortion comments as Santorum continues attack Gallup: Obama’s latest approval ratings ‘the worst of his administration’ House panel probing contaminated cantaloupes linked to outbreak Maximum limits for government-backed loans clears the Senate Showdown over Nevada caucus pits state vs. national GOP The man with the golden gun Senate confirms trade, financial nominations Employees lose coverage as unemployment rises, report shows Ron Paul and Rick Perry lobbied for energy subsidies they oppose in the Republican reign of hypocrisy Huntsman’s brilliant tactic RNC chairman calls on Nevada to move caucus date First lady sends first tweet GOP chides Senate for rejecting withholding-tax repeal Rep. Walsh: Boehner doesn’t want me around Sen. Levin: US should threaten to cut ties with Pakistan over terrorism Operation Libya a success — now go home Rubio slams latest Obama jobs proposal News bites: Details from Steve Jobs biography revealed News bites: Tower power Perry in DC to meet with lobbyists Friday Sen. McCain: Obama administration deserves small credit for Gadhafi Jindal breaks with Perry on tuition credits for illegal immigrants NATO mission in Libya to end soon, commander says Cain to clarify 9-9-9 plan in Detroit News bites: Back to the drawing board MORNING READ News bites: ABC questions Energy Dept. auto loans, and more Romney says Obama deserves credit for Gadhafi killing News bites: Everyday low benefits as Wal-Mart rolls back coverage Social media giants share 2012 tips with GOP Iowa conservatives see Romney snub Senate adjourns for recess A weary Senate agrees to move ‘minibus’ Friday morning: Vote-O-rama still in full swing Senate clears amendment to block millionaires from receiving subsidies A list of Thursday night’s amendment votes Vote-O-rama begins in Senate Senate blocks new Obama jobs bill Senators brace for late night of votes Test votes on rival ‘jobs’ bill set for Thursday night Foreign aid shouldn’t be first thing on the chopping block Key Senate votes still in limbo House, Senate Dems’ fundraising for September tops GOP’s