The Hill Articles: October 28, 2011

Bachmann: Perry supporters behind calls for her to drop 2012 run Cain to discuss healthcare vision next week on Capitol Hill House to take up wireless tax bill next week Contractors: Ban on political giving is unconstitutional DAY’S END ROUNDUP Oregon candidates pound the pavement in new and new-old ads Perry ad touts economic plan, Forbes endorsement President’s jobs bill is trailblazing policy for the real job creators A closer look at next week… Investing in America’s families,communities, and economy Pelosi on low congressional approval: Congress has always been ‘the object of mockery’ AFL chief: Dems conceded too much GOP bill would affirm ‘In God We Trust’ as national motto Cain smoking ad brings flood of donations White House to review energy loan programs as subpoena looms Huntsman campaign video: Romney flips like a toy monkey Huntsman daughters spoof Cain ad, blow bubbles instead of smoke Senate poised to take up $60 billion infrastructure spending package Cain says he opposes all federal student aid Country singer says latest song inspired by Rep. Giffords Lawmaker offers help to Iraqi war veteran hurt in Oakland fray TSA to fire worker for leaving a sex note Deficit Dems conceded more than at fiscal commission, liberals say Rob Garagiola makes Maryland House run official Lawmakers demand answers on user data from Facebook House panel to vote on White House subpoena for Solyndra documents Lawmakers look to create separate regulatory system for small automakers White House stands by chief of staff’s remarks In a position shift, Romney says the cause of climate change is unknown Bipartisan duo lead opposition to supercommittee tax on health benefits RNC chief blames media for badgering Perry with ‘birther’ issue Justin Bieber: Sen. Klobuchar should be ‘put away in cuffs’ Justin Bieber: Sen. Klobuchar should be ‘put away in cuffs’ Consumers spend more despite stagnant incomes Santorum accuses Perry of ‘hiding from the public’ Huntsman on rival Romney: He’s a ‘perfectly lubricated weathervane’ Rep. Blumenauer to re-air 1990s ad he says GOP candidate copied Big 12 adds WVU despite McConnell lobbying for Louisville Iran sanctions bills to be marked up next week Obama pokes at Congress, flexes executive muscle Senate subcommittees to examine financial issues next week Sierra Club to Obama: Help us help you Herman Cain: Obama’s weakness emboldens ‘so-called Palestinian people’ House Democrats spend week on food stamps Obama orders federal labs to help businesses create new products Poll: Support for war in Afghanistan at all-time low Struggling Huntsman to give energy speech Nov. 1 House GOP, Dems seek to block Obama administration cuts to imaging reimbursement Debunking three myths about the debt deal Report uncovers DUI arrests, campaign suspension on Cain chief of staff Tycoon insists he’s a bird lover Why we need to protect the Land and Water Conservation Fund Billionaire businessman Huntsman Sr. defends son’s campaign Congress reasserts its role in labor law Senior Dem blames gridlock in Congress on ‘outliers’ Bachmann files primary paperwork in SC, via her husband Ron Paul should run for president as a third-party candidate Obama: Europe must solve financial crisis ‘as soon as possible’ Incentivizing entrepreneurship Boycott the debates Like father, like daughter — one bundler begets another News bites: Calling bluffs News bites: HP ditches plans to spin off PC unit News bites: Solyndra spotlight shines on Chu Poll: GOP looks today like it did in 2008 News bites: Build transportation and they will come? Paul denounces criticism of his student loan plan as ‘reckless’ House set to ease SEC rules on capital formation Healthcare law’s popularity hits new low Rep. Lee blames police for violence at Oakland Occupy Wall St. protest Gingrich calls Obama student loan proposal a ‘Ponzi scheme’ Cain to slow campaign pace to avoid gaffes Follow Friday: @boblatta Watchdog Isaa seeks new role other than hounding Obama Justice amps up enforcement of law on foreign advocacy Trade groups say reporting rule for injuries, amputations is a job-killer Taxpayer advocate battles bureaucracy Cantor keeps peace among chairmen Infrastructure legislation on agenda despite Boxer’s doubts Liberals get ‘deja vu’ and complain Dems have bungled in debt talks MORNING READ House schedule too light, say Democrats Bachmann doubling down on Iowa Space technology: A critical investment for our nation’s future Perry plan to skip debates is a gamble Boehner rejects Dem debt proposal Reg Watch Appointments Under Contract McConnell says Senate should take up 3 percent withholding rule next week