The Hill Articles: September 27, 2011

House GOP wants to cash out dollar bill Sen. Inhofe’s office is crazy for babies Senators dish on how they like their spuds Lobbying World Rep. Maxine Waters does not slip into slippers Origins of Republican candidates’ names: ‘Herman’ is an army man, ‘Michele’ raises a question about god GOP lawmaker demands independent probe into Solyndra Rep. Marchant makes his bed (but does he sleep in it?) Rep. David Rivera’s fundraising down in wake of ethics, criminal probes OVERNIGHT MONEY: Sell job continues OVERNIGHT ENERGY: Defending green-energy loan guarantees Rep. King reaps Somali praise for Muslim hearings Blacks leave Obama Crisis of confidence is widespread True motives revealed What Putin could teach Republicans Obama’s spending ideas unbalanced OVERNIGHT TECH: Copps says FCC neglecting diversity duty Kicking the can OVERNIGHT HEALTH: Healthcare law fight shaping up as key issue for 2012 election Bill Clinton: Education system is ‘crazy’ Weyants World: September 28, 2011 House Democrats press for housing changes to help military service members Wagner picks up NJ Gov. Christie’s endorsement for Missouri House seat GOP lawmaker presses Treasury on proposed reporting rule Sen. Paul places hold on pipeline safety bill Suspend elections? Air Transport Association targets Obama tax proposal on flights Poll: Cain has positive image, but unknown to half of GOP Perry, Romney send their wives out on the campaign trail DAY’S END ROUNDUP Waxman, DeGette blast Commerce panel’s ‘intrusive’ investigation of Planned Parenthood Reid presses GOP to allow confirmation of Obama OBM nominee Spur US retirement security, preserve and expand S-ESOPs Obama on his jobs plan: ‘This isn’t about giving me a win’ Report: Cantor pressed FEMA for timeline on emergency aid to his district during budget fight Lawmakers urge FTC to investigate ‘supercookies’ Dems hammer GOP’s Planned Parenthood funding probe Rangel on Christie: GOP primary voters will ‘eat him up alive’ Buchanan nixes possible Senate run ‘Young Guns’ at Facebook event: Social media ‘takes the spin out’ Obama pushes jobs bill to African-American community Sen. Manchin wants Afghanistan ‘nation-building’ funds to pay for FEMA NC governor: Suspend elections so Congress can focus on economy Obama to headline Human Rights Campaign national dinner Rangel says black community can be angry and still support Obama Daniels not reconsidering presidential run Feingold’s PAC endorses Elizabeth Warren House Democrats launch social media competition Union pushing back on proposed IRS budget cuts Insurance costs spike, opening new Republican attacks on health law GOP lawmaker introduces bill to curb White House’s ‘land-grab appetite’ Proponents see opening to abandon yearly budget process CREW sues SEC over destroyed documents OnStar bows to congressional pressure, reverses privacy changes Sugar: It’s about time to end US collectivist policies Heckler calls Obama the ‘Antichrist’ at fundraiser Biden: Christie’s ‘a good guy’ House Dems urge FCC to cap USF high-cost fund Ford denies pulling anti-bailout ad after White House call BP: One year later, Americans continue to pay the price Perry urges Obama to block major EPA rule Biden: Booing of gay soldier at GOP debate was ‘reprehensible’ Labor woes make Dreamliner delivery a bittersweet celebration for Boeing Elizabeth Kucinich gets props from ‘Supreme Master’ FCC chairman touts broadband as key to economic growth Barrasso: Voters have motivation to oust Dems beyond healthcare ruling Obama pressed to support restrictions on food ads for children FCC task force will address rural calling problems Christie’s brother: He’s not running Cain: Blacks ‘over this first-African-American president thing’ New poll shows some Republican gains, but majority disappointed with both parties Biden denies sexism at the White House GOP rep. says he is gaining Democratic support for Balanced Budget Amendment Gary Johnson gets a super PAC Bachmann warns Hezbollah possibly installing camps, missile sites in Cuba Why not embrace America’s oil and gas boom to revive the moribund economy? Dems lose FEMA funds but dodge political bullet in spending deal Romney welcomes Perry to Maryland Denver’s Dem mayor: ‘Challenge’ for Obama to win Colorado Senate gives financial oversight panel its insurance expert Party fundraisers pause bickering for birthday exchange Rep. Waters doesn’t slip into slippers Consumers remain skittish on economy NRSC seeks to tie Tester to Washington Corporate jet owners hit back at Obama Axelrod: Next election will be a ‘titanic struggle’ House to approve one-week stopgap measure on Thursday Perkins: Social and fiscal issues enmeshed in 2012 US tops IT competitiveness rankings NRSC seeks to tie Tester to Washington Woodal nomination to financial oversight body clears the Senate Report: Rubio writing an autobiography Video shows interior footage of Washington Monument as earthquake hit Report: Traffic congestion costs billions, weighs on the economic recovery Spending deal spares post office Cain: Blacks ‘over this first-African-American president thing’ Senate spending bill strips Solyndra language Ron Paul should kidnap Chris Christie Romney welcomes Perry to Maryland ‘A house is not a home if there’s no one there’ Senate sets up procedural vote on China currency legislation Sarah Palin/Nikki Haley in 2012 or Chris Christie/Jeb Bush? Home prices climb for fourth straight month Bachmann says no gender discrimination in GOP race Poll: Stabenow in a strong position in Michigan News bites: Stop the merger Jon Stewart’s advice for Ron Paul: Start ‘flip-flopping’ Ron Paul and Jon Stewart joke about media coverage, war on drugs Sharron Angle endorses in New Mexico Senate race News bites: DOJ, SEC probe Motorola Solutions News bites: Second choice Huntsman hits Perry on foreign policy, focuses efforts on New Hampshire News bites: Does Orlando really need three children’s hospitals? (Hint: no) Waxman to Issa: Get Solyndra facts straight Reagan Library speech fuels talk about Christie entering presidential race News bites: Solyndra fallout spreads, Canada and Saudi Arabia lock horns on oil ad, and more A pattern of disappointment emerges in the Republican presidential primary LightSquared doubles size of its lobbying team in 2011 MORNING READ Grassley keeps pressing on government conference costs Senate to take up China currency bill next week Reid calls on House to return to Washington this week Rep. Waters: Obama ‘got carried away’ Senate strikes a deal to avert shutdown Staffers get work iPads Facebook raises its game in Washington by forming its own PAC OVERNIGHT MONEY: Buzzer beater