The Hill Articles: September 20, 2011

OVERNIGHT TECH: Google’s Eric Schmidt to face Senate Antitrust subpanel Wednesday John Cornyn, McConnell’s heir States raise concerns with ‘partnership’ models for exchanges Death of the political center No such thing as a one-year cut for medical researchers The medical device industry and jobs OVERNIGHT ENERGY: Alaska officials ramp up ANWR push Event-crashing congressman offers political advice for ‘dumb statements’ Childhood obesity can be defeated Keeping our children healthy, hunger-free Safer drug supply requires update to our regulation Bottom Line Bottom Line Great achievements begin with bold ideas OVERNIGHT MONEY: The CR and the Fed lead the agenda OVERNIGHT HEALTH: Health spending bills in budget crossfire Dem senator: Obama’s road trip creating more bipartisanship Taxes are devilish in Perry’s Eden True colors, big problems for GOP House approves Judiciary, Veterans bills Senate set to vote on two trade amendments on Wednesday Market-based savings in Medicare Gary Safady Obama to participate in LinkedIn town hall Some children will be left behind Obama’s deficit opportunity Weyants World: September 21, 2011 House creates intern program after ending page program Grassley rips DOJ for event costs Them versus us Solyndra executives to plead Fifth at hearing Obama might pull out Obama’s drilling chief snubs Rep. Landry after ‘Gestapo’ remark Republicans demand LightSquared documents Senate defeats amendment to increase Obama’s trade power Sen. McCain sends prayers for home-state baseball team CEO US-China business group denounces job-loss study Senate confirms 99th and 100th Obama judicial nominees Heller delivers withering critique of Washington in maiden Senate speech DAY’S END ROUNDUP Mayors meet with lawmakers about transportation funding McCotter congratulates Johnson on debate invitation Time to protect American angels abroad HHS spending bill stuck in impasse Log Cabin Republicans to honor Scott Brown House Democrats push legislation to overturn Citizens United ruling Palin’s hair gets its own show House approves autism, children’s hospital bills Ice cream scoops on Capitol Hill attract a crowd Sanders, liberal Dems express ‘deep disappointment’ over Obama’s smog retreat GOP’s mantra: Democrats waging ‘class warfare’ Reid warns shutdown is possible Senators suggest line-item veto to supercommittee IG: Justice should examine former SEC counsel’s Madoff work Rep. Ryan: Rick Perry is right on Social Security Heller delivers withering critique of Washington in maiden Senate speech Upton raises concerns DOE will rush approval of remaining loan guarantees Perry slams Obama on Israel policy House Republicans put pressure on Obama to drop AT&T lawsuit Obama: US will implement international standards for energy transparency DeMint: ‘I’d love to see Buffett’s tax returns’ Gingrich promises updated ‘Contract with America’ Health spending bill clears Senate panel over GOP’s opposition to health law Coburn pushes back on union criticism over FAA funding showdown Giuliani endorses George Allen for Senate in Web video Romney’s ‘last man standing’ plan for the Republican nomination Obama’s plan a massive tax cut Israeli lawmaker: Perry will visit Israel Bob Schieffer’s bad hair day McConnell: I’m pro-bridge! Pelosi talks football, tennis, bowling … and moguls Reid warns shutdown is possible Ted Turner: Only Buffett wants to pay more taxes Clinton blasts Republicans on climate change denial Justice Department accuses poker site of being ‘massive Ponzi scheme’ House Dems urge clean vote on unfunded disaster aid Rep. Berkley gets ‘dishonorable mention’ from ethics watchdog House makes quick work of Judiciary Committee bills Armed Services senators note the end of military policy banning gays Poll: Perry’s numbers underwater in Texas Retailers look to become lobbying force with $10M campaign Rahm Emanuel headed to Iowa — for President Obama Watchdog spotlights lawmaker ethics in ‘most corrupt’ report Democratic lawmaker circulates letter to protect Lacey Act Report: TAA extension helps workers displaced by trade Joint Chiefs chairman points finger at Haqqani Network in embassy attack Chris Cillizza is wrong about Obama’s ‘women’ problem! Republicans declare class warfare! HHS awards $100M in rate review grants, mostly to states that can block hikes Hoyer: Republicans would see country ‘fail’ to defeat Obama’s reelection bid New corporate coalition pressing for tax reform Issa to investigate ‘crony capitalism’ in the Obama administration Poll: Warren ahead in Mass. Senate race Rep. Frank dismisses DADT repeal fears FCC chairman applauds Comcast for low-cost Internet program GOP Rep. Roe restarts a man’s heart Obama campaign touts repeal of DADT Perry narrowly leads Romney in SC poll Sen. Blunt leads Romney support in Congress Clean energy: Alive, well – and in need of support Thune: Obama trying to ‘appease his far-left base’ Bachmann to Obama: Don’t let Ahmadinejad go to the UN Memo to Super Committee: Tax China not Americans Ron Paul: Obama’s proposed cuts to veteran healthcare ‘unjust and immoral’ US trade officials file case over China’s duties on chicken imports Schumer: Obama’s tax-hike threshold too low for New Yorkers A day to celebrate Consumer groups urge rejection of drug benefit manager merger After Europe, the Anglosphere Reid says Senate will add FEMA funds to CR, send back to House Chamber sues NLRB over union poster rule Community banks look to halt big bank mergers Sen. Thune announces bid for Senate Republican Conference Committee chairman Continue America’s no-cost sweet success story Hold. Hold. Hold … House waiting on word from Senate on how to move CR Balancing short-term gain and long-term pain Ron Suskind, President Obama and women GOP raises stakes in Clean Air Act fight Alexander looking to stop healthcare funding from squeezing out other priorities Reid intends to attach Senate’s disaster aid to House CR McConnell turns up the heat on Obama over trade Perry attacks Obama on Middle East policy Longtime Obama press aide to leave White House General: US aircraft remain ‘very committed’ to Libya operation Don’t cut foreign aid- Millions of lives at stake New group to delve into U.S. healthcare spending Alexander praised by Reid on Senate floor Solar panel installations increase, but industry still faces challenges Alexander to leave GOP leadership post Dems on the attack as McMahon jumps into Senate race Homebuilding drops in August to three-month low Issa to launch probe of Obama actions on Solyndra, LightSquared Obama defends Libya action, says US is ‘proud’ of its role IMF slashes economic expectations, says US growth will be less than 2 percent Brown ready to hoop it up with Obama, but can’t get on the White House court Rep. Rangel crashes Perry event in Harlem News bites: Downgrade drama Entertainment industry urges Senate to pass anti-piracy bill Hoekstra predicts half million dollars for quarter Rep. Van Hollen: Tax code ‘disproportionately’ benefits wealthy GOP candidates Romney, Perry criticize Obama over UN vote News bites: Tolls Suskind defends book after White House attacks credibility News bites: Google Wallet launches News bites: Republicans pressed DOE for clean-energy money Tuesday: Senate continues work on trade bill Nader calls for primary against Obama Ind. Gov. Daniels: Obama’s speech ‘intentionally divisive’ Daniels echoes Perry criticism of Social Security as ‘Ponzi scheme’ EPA grants Shell permits for Alaskan offshore drilling News bites: WellPoint wants piece of exchange action Bachmann says Obama put US in ‘a position of weakness’ at UN House majority whip promotes South Carolina job creation MORNING READ House Dems outraise Republicans for August Senior Dems not rushing Rep. Giffords Gibson is playing a Tea Party tune Tuesday Profile: The voice of retail Lawmakers to IRS: Clear up tax issues for same-sex couples Geithner: Hikes won’t hurt growth Obama plays to base with tax plan Citing conflict of interest, Sen. Sherrod Brown’s wife resigns as columnist