The Hill Articles: September 28, 2011

Huntsman polls higher than 2 percent in third poll, qualifies for CNN debate OVERNIGHT ENERGY: White House, Energy Department seek green tech momentum OVERNIGHT TECH: Lawmakers urge FCC to move forward with rural Internet plan Romney leads Perry in new national poll; Cain, Gingrich gain support OVERNIGHT HEALTH: High court asked to rule on healthcare law RNC Chairman Priebus faces leadership test with primary calendar shuffle E. coli in Boehner’s district draws Dem calls for tougher food-safety measures DOJ asks Supreme Court to hear largest suit on healthcare reform law OVERNIGHT MONEY: Smooth sailing for the CR Cain says he would not support Perry as GOP nominee GOP businessman to announce campaign against Claire McCaskill Monday Cain says he would not support Perry as GOP nominee Obama: Basketball was ‘my favorite subject’ Poll: Solyndra ‘not dinner table conversation’ yet Lawmakers call for trade commission to investigate Facebook Bachmann channels Bill Clinton, predicts she will become ‘comeback kid’ Setti Warren said to be dropping out of Senate race in Mass. DAY’S END ROUNDUP Food industry encouraged by feds’ apparent step back on kids’ marketing restrictions Pelosi, Dems seek to ensure LGBT rights in deportation cases The Tapering GOP 2012 Field Origins of Republican candidates’ names: ‘Herman’ is an army man, ‘Michele’ raises God question Cain: Black community ‘brainwashed’ into supporting Democratic Party Bill Clinton’s legacy Romney warns the US is sinking with Obama as captain House delegate to introduce bill creating new page program Chris Christie: No way, won’t run TSA found 800 guns in luggage in 2011 Dems warn agencies to ignore draft GOP spending reports Man arrested in ‘step-by-step’ plot to blow up Capitol, Pentagon Bachmann tells students it’s a ‘precarious time’ for young people Remember the supercommittee? Liberal group sues FCC, claiming net-neutrality rules unfair to wireless Rep. Walsh pledges to be a concealed-carry ‘cheerleader’ Unemployment rates fell in a majority of cities in August Democrats see opportunities in Paul Ryan’s calls to end tax breaks for employer-sponsored health insurance Rick Perry, W. and The Duke Florida Dems hope Gov. Scott will drag GOP down in House race Rick Perry apologizes for ‘heartless’ comment on immigration question Treasury’s small-business lending fund comes to understated close Medicare launches primary-care initiative Next fight over regulations could center on trucker driving limits Partisan politics in DC becoming ‘theater of the absurd,’ says Dem lawmaker Rep. West: Obama intentionally crippling economy to advance ‘Marxist’ agenda ‘Cross check’ immigration sting nets nearly 3,000 convicted criminals ‘Breaking Bad’ star endorses candidate’s congressional bid Romney ad targets stimulus spending, slams Obama Rep. Giffords’s alleged shooter back in court EPA ‘strongly disagrees’ with inspector general climate finding Hispanic Caucus chairman: GOP will ‘come down to earth’ on immigration reform Trump: I think Chris Christie’s ready for 2012 bid, but he doesn’t Chamber works to curtail proposed IRS rule Bloomberg calls for four-part immigration reform Anti-tax advocate tells Buffett to put his money where his mouth is Report: Hospitals across the country failing patients after discharge Obama: Deportation statistics ‘deceptive’ Rep. Young: Repeal all regulation created in last 20 years Sens. Lieberman, Coburn press for big supercommittee cuts to Medicare Energy Department approves $1 billion in solar energy loan guarantees Rep. Marchant makes his bed (but does he sleep in it too?) Dems to hit Ohio’s Josh Mandel for hedging on job creation Ryan pitches voucher plan to replace Obama healthcare reforms Teachers union launches ad campaign supporting Obama jobs bill Club for Growth comes out against China currency bill Defense experts counter GOP report: Budget cuts won’t bring on new draft EPA inspector general faults climate document peer review Palin: ‘Herb’ Cain is ‘flavor of the week’ Michael Moore calls Huntsman the only sane candidate in GOP field Rep. Berman pushes Egypt to free palm leaf exports as Sukkot holiday nears Supreme Court asked to review challenge to healthcare reform law Duncan: Education Dept. to focus on creating ‘knowledge workers’ Liberal darlings Warren, Baldwin set up joint fundraising group Report: Secret Service sued for damage caused by Obama security detail Big-ticket orders flat, but businesses plan investments Obama, Rick Perry, others greet the Jewish New Year NJ Gov. Christie slams Obama for being a ‘divider’ Details of Gingrich’s updated ‘Contract with America’ emerge Surprising sighting at CNN party Watchdog groups take aim at Crossroads GPS, Priorities USA Wireless industry expects supercommittee to propose spectrum auctions Sen. Hatch looks to draw White House out on China currency legislation Woman pleads with NJ Gov. Christie to run for president Budget rep. wants supercommittee to take on permanent Medicare payments fix The public option will win Mortgage applications up as refinancing volume increases Palin: ‘Herb’ Cain is ‘flavor of the week’ GOP senator suggests Dems’ healthcare law will be repealed if Republican wins the White House Sen. Inhofe’s office is baby crazy Congress must act now to stop filthy factory farming of the sea News Bites: Amazon unveils Kindle tablet Cain thanks Facebook ‘friends’ in Web video Poll: Pennsylvania voters want to keep winner-take-all electoral system Bachmann’s campaign puts all bets on Iowa Liberal group takes credit for audience member asking Obama to raise taxes Bachmann video says ‘path to victory’ lies in Iowa Postal workers push House members to support benefit payment changes I miss Bill Clinton News bites: Coast Guard investigating oil sheen in Gulf News bites: Traffic jammed Poll: Obama leads Perry and Romney narrowly in Ohio, Pennsylvania Report: Florida plans January primary Romney downplays talk of Christie 2012 bid News bites: Recession blocker? News bites: Former justice weighs in on health lawsuit GOP gangs up to weaken Perry Reid playing for leverage with jobs bill Even ‘perfect’ candidates have flaws Obama’s family feud with the left No teleprompter for Christie at Reagan Library speech Christie tiptoes around 2012 question after Reagan Library speech MORNING READ EPA delays auto emissions, mileage rule rollout Spotlight back on healthcare law Conservative Dems try to persevere amid low Obama poll numbers