The Hill Articles: October 31, 2011

Q&A with Chris Matthews, MSNBC host, author Lawmakers, the world beckons Free markets for wireless and broadcasting: Good for consumers and the economy Cokie Roberts, Sam Donaldson together again for new politics show Dilemma for two political lovebirds: Avoiding an Election Day wedding Fashion designer Tory Burch: DC style is ‘evolving’ Kardashian wedding guest remains mum on couple’s reported split Congressman doubles as decorator onstage Senate confirms assistant secretary for Treasury Department Elizabeth Warren woos Hollywood honchos Pentagon could shift focus to Asia-Pacific Rick Perry’s minimum wage: Is it a miracle or a curse? The 7 billionth person Perry’s problem 2.0 Bottom Line Obama nominates Ajit Pai, Jessica Rosenworcel to FCC Top housing regulator says he lacks authority for foreclosure relief Gloria Allred: Cain’s claim is ‘almost unimaginable’ Weyants World: November 1, 2011 Poll: Sen. Cantwell on solid ground for reelection Reid suggests Monopoly men with top hats, vests and cigars remind him of Senate Republicans OVERNIGHT MONEY: Supercommittee back on the hearing circuit OVERNIGHT ENERGY: Cuccinelli, EPA to square off over coal plant rules OVERNIGHT TECH: Midnight deadline in DirecTV, Fox dispute Remaining engaged in Libya Perry, Romney camps flatly deny pushing Cain allegations OVERNIGHT HEALTH: Obama takes the lead on drug shortages ‘No Frankenfish’ button becomes Alaskan senator’s Halloween treat Durbin calls on banks to release earnings from fees Physician declares Obama ‘tobacco-free’ after annual check-up Grover Norquist could have problem with GOP supercommittee offer Senate set to fill emergency judicial vacancy DAY’S END ROUNDUP Congresswoman goes on food stamp budget to protest potential cuts Cain promotes his impromptu moment of song Amid controversy, Cain defends tax plan Cantor meets protesters in Michigan, rips ‘Occupy’ for ‘ire and hatred’ Senator’s office visits Oz for Halloween Sessions accuses Senate Dems of hiding spending increase in ‘minibus’ bill Airline lobby passing out ‘barf bags’ at DC airport to protest flight tax McConnell presses Dems to bring tax withholding bill for a vote in Senate US stops funding UNESCO over Palestine FCC declines to disclose when employees are in job talks with outside groups Enzi alleges political favoritism in retiree program Reid recognizes ‘Occupy’ movement in floor speech Rockefeller wants assurances Mexican trucks adhere to safety standards GAO details Fed’s efforts to save AIG Interior extends 1,400 leases affected by post-spill drilling moratorium Huntsman daughters talk about Cain spoof ad Dilemma for two political lovebirds: Avoiding an Election-day wedding Tech groups say online piracy bill would create ‘nightmare’ for Web and social media firms 2012 presidential debates scheduled in Denver, New York, Florida Corzine’s firm files for bankruptcy Herman Cain: Bill Clinton? or Clarence Thomas? House preparing to move Coast Guard, maritime transportation bill Boehner warns ‘Occupy’ movement to remain lawful Herman Cain bursts into song FAA investigating JetBlue, American delays Cain: Allegations are a ‘witch hunt’ against me HHS finalizes standards on health disparities What are we paying members of Congress $285,000 per year for? Cain: Allegations are a ‘witch hunt’ against me Michelle Obama approval high but down slightly from previous months The ball and chain on America’s economy and health care system. Carney distances Obama from looming Keystone pipeline decision If you like your plan, you can keep it. Yet you might not want to. Senate leadership to push forward on unlikely quest to pass next piece of Obama jobs bill Leppert will run second ad in Senate race in Texas Kardashian wedding guest remains mum on reported split GOP lawmaker: Obama jobs bill like ‘a bad B-movie’ Cain’s energy plan: ‘Attitude adjustment’ for EPA Bill Daley is right, President Obama is right, about energy for the USA LightSquared raises questions about GPS-maker stock sales GOP candidates mum on Cain allegations Cain’s campaign given quite a fright Cain compares controversy to Thomas Hoyer names political tricks and treats CBO: Repealing CLASS healthcare law won’t affect budget deficit Condoleezza Rice: Bush deserves some credit for Gadhafi Dozens of House Dems cross aisle on bill to lower taxes on wireless companies Cain says ‘Herman is going to stay Herman’ New Hampshire to announce primary date Wednesday Weyants World: October 31, 2011 The despicable data dump Cain still hasn’t confirmed for Iowa GOP dinner Cain declines to discuss sexual harassment allegations at economic event Occupy Wall Street doesn’t reflect American sentiment, Sen. Lieberman says Allegations don’t hamper Cain’s tie style House Education chairman blasts Obama’s student loan program The Afghan talks: moving from semantics to substance Debt panel could ‘derail’ Obama’s jobs drive, union chief warns MF Global, headed by former governor, declares bankruptcy GOP-er says White House wants Energy Dept. to ‘take the fall’ on green loans Sen. Lieberman on Cain report: ‘Nobody should jump to any conclusions’ Capitol Hill Agenda: October 31, 2011 This Week in Tech: New coalition seeks to protect future of broadcasting Dems seek hearing on photo ID requirements, other state voting laws Rep. Jesse Jackson Jr. says he will be ‘vindicated’ of corruption charges What Gregg did not propose Cain chief of staff says candidate ‘never sexual harassed anybody, period’ Perry ad slams Obama as ‘slick politician’ Senate vote due on infrastructure bank proposal Cain under scrutiny after report of financial settlements with women Trade committee chairmen voice worries on Russia WTO bid News bites: A different type of touchdown A chink in Obama’s armor How Rick Perry will win … Perry thinks ‘Live free or die’ is cool slogan News bites: China denies hacking US satellites Spooky attacks on Dems from GOP on Halloween Easy Monday: Senate to vote on Fifth Circuit judge News bites: Difference of opinion Perry up with new Iowa ad Sen. McCain compares Assad to Gadhafi Ex-Clinton advisor considers challenge Rangel in primary The week ahead: House GOP set to subpoena White House over Solyndra Poll: Cain edges Perry among Texas GOP Second Energy Department-backed company goes bankrupt News bites: Cain renews discredited attacks against Planned Parenthood Women GOP voters tend to favor Romney Williams: Republicans could lose national security advantage in election Berg sees North Dakota as good economic example for the nation Gregg: Stakes are too high, debt panel must reform entitlement programs News bites: Koch-backed study confirms warming trends, and more This week: Lawmakers focus on debt talks as time runs out for supercommittee The Week Ahead: All about the economy The Hill Poll: Fears about inequality in income grow One nation, two camps: The most ideological election in years Week ahead: Medicare faces chopping block in supercommittee proposals MORNING READ