The Hill Articles: September 7, 2011

Lobbying World Live blogging the Republican debate A stronger, safer America moves ahead Candidates vie for Orthodox Jewish vote in N.Y. election We can, and must, do more to prevent terrorist attacks Better law and an aware public have made us safer since 9/11 OVERNIGHT TECH: Leahy makes final push for patent reform Reclaiming the spirit that united us on 9/11 Decade finds nation more prepared Al Qaeda remains a threat OVERNIGHT HEALTH: Republican presidential debate promises healthcare fireworks Obama calls Perry to extend federal wildfire aid Replace ‘ObamaCare’ with more sensible plan for all OVERNIGHT MONEY: Welcome back! OVERNIGHT ENERGY: Obama takes center stage House approves resolution allowing DC Special Olympics torch run President discloses official name for his golf cart Leahy warns patent fee amendment may kill patent reform Leahy tells colleagues to block Coburn amendment to patent reform bill House approves bill allowing duty-free access to U.S. market Becerra turns to constituents for ideas on cutting deficit Research on chimpanzees must end Supercommittee needs to go bigger What the president should say New normal of intrusion Elizabeth Warren’s moment Opinion: Time’s short for Obama House Armed Services leaders announce effort to stave off Defense cuts Brennan: Bin Laden was looking to use 9/11 anniversary to strike U.S. 

 Weyants World: September 8, 2011 Nelson: Energy policy key to creating energy jobs House Appropriations Committee unveils transportation spending levels House Dems outline healthcare savings for supercommittee House Democrats expect debate on ending Bush tax cuts as part of deficit talks Armed Services chairmen diverge on Iraqi troop level reports DAY’S END ROUNDUP Senate Republicans vow to pass TAA, trade deals push for submission of agreements Crane collapses at Washington National Cathedral Pro-Bachmann group: Ad targeting Perry back on TV NJ rep.’s campaign treasurer sentenced on embezzlement charges Rand Paul introduces ‘no confidence’ resolution on Geithner Starbucks CEO: Politicians concerned with ideology, reelection Boehner, McConnell huddle with GOP members of supercommittee Patent bill clears another procedural hurdle in Senate Facebook names Erskine Bowles to board of directors Grassley doesn’t think Palin will run 91 people charged in Medicare fraud crackdown Back to the future Reid to move stand-alone disaster bill, dares Republicans to vote against it Rahm Emanuel meets his fake Twitter alter ego McConnell: Obama’s $300B stimulus plan goes in wrong direction DNC chairwoman offers NBC’s Mitchell ‘love’ and ‘prayers’ in response to breast cancer announcement Bipartisan bill would require transparency of supercommittee Jaw-Jaw: Why weaken the U.S. – South Korea alliance? Obama does not appear open to meeting with Cantor, Boehner before speech Eshoo repeats call for national public-safety network Al Gore knocks Obama on ozone retreat Cantor vows no ‘holdup’ in disaster aid Sen. Vitter picks football over Obama’s speech TSA buying more body scanners that eliminate passenger-specific images Rep. West warns US hasn’t learned lessons of 9/11 Protecting vulnerable consumers and jobs Shale gas can help grow jobs Gibson CEO to attend Obama’s jobs speech, will be guest of Speaker Boehner Rep. Burgess says supercommittee should save money by cutting healthcare law Reps. Peters and Clarke likely to go head-to-head in Michigan primary Republicans shift from cuts to jobs Obama to formally request FEMA increase this week Market turmoil weighs on nation’s businesses as recovery stays slow GOP congressman jokes Obama to blame for bad weather Hoyer jabs Kyl for taking sacred cows off the table in supercommittee talks Giffords memoir has cover, release date Andrea Mitchell reveals battle with breast cancer Aviation unions say it’s time to break cycle of short-term FAA funding Study: Fewer seniors reaching Medicare ‘doughnut hole’ New York lawmakers launch petition for 9/11 health benefits Chevron CEO says supercommittee should boost oil drilling Blue Dogs endorse Marshall in Nevada, criticize DCCC Cantor eyes vote on government funding bill in mid-September Van Hollen: Supercommittee ‘will look at everything’ Study: Nearly half of computer users get software illegally Actor creates new Romney campaign catchphrase RNC attacks Obama’s jobs record with Web video Vermont lawmaker invites Cantor to FEMA powwow on Irene disaster aid Senate hawks pressure Obama to keep at least 10,000 troops in Iraq Three arrests at Rep. Paul Ryan speech Rep. King critiques GOP field, wants to ‘get to know Rick Perry’ Device-makers say tax will cost 43,000 US jobs Court orders DOJ to release data about cellphone tracking Obama administration seeking tougher penalties for cybercrimes like hacking Actor creates new Romney campaign catchphrase Candidates make final campaign pitches in Nevada special election What I did for summer break Reid holds first Twitter town hall on Democrats’ job-creation agenda Shedding light on political spending Chamber study backs corporate tax holiday How will Republicans speak to women? Huntsman plans to attend GOP debate despite sinus infection RGA elevates Govs. Christie, Walker Sen. Sessions: GOP will oppose new spending on jobs from Obama Boxer hopes environmental groups sue Obama Palestine seeks acceptance in unity Obama’s speech — what I hope to hear Senate panel requests funding for children’s hospital residents over White House objections ‘Sopranos’ star hits up D.C. restaurant Economists: Focus should be on growth, not jobs Reid: GOP effort to defeat Obama is harming the economy GOP senator says Obama joint address won’t leave much to respond to Conn. House speaker to run for Rep. Murphy’s seat Ten years after 9/11, still stalked by the Vichy virus: Why we still need David Petraeus Former GOP presidential candidate Pawlenty endorses Colbert Sen. Portman: Voters flooding me with ideas for cutting the deficit Sarah’s September surprise EMILY’s List endorses Baldwin in Wisconsin Mortgage applications drop behind sputtering refinancing Rumsfeld: Obama realized Bush policies were ‘successful in keeping America safer’ News bites: Senate begins debate on patent reform Brown: ‘Uncle Omar’ should be deported Romney unveils jobs proposal, slams Obama’s economic strategy News bites: Boarding soon, Kenya Wednesday: Trade in the House, patent reform in the Senate Jewish Dem crosses lines to back Republican in NY special election Romney doubles down, repeats ‘corporations are people’ comment Report: Obama tax cuts, spending meaures to boost jobs will total $300 billion News bites: $300 billion Pawlenty sees Romney advantage, but no endorsement News bites: Advocates frustrated with business-friendly healthcare regulations Oil industry study: Wider drilling would add 1 million jobs The Hill’s Energy Jobs Summit Leading Dem House recruits returning White House could take bigger role in vetting costly regulations ahead of 2012 Palin keeps 2012 guessing game going News bites: BP under pressure, GOP White House hopefuls knocked on climate, and more Obama confronts limitation of words MORNING READ Democrats fear it’s too late MSNBC host’s brother to be nominated as Swedish ambassador Superpanel chiefs have not met, ever Tax code overhaul unlikely by supercommittee Obama administration moves to save debt-ridden Postal Service from default Republican primary enters new phase as Gov. Perry, Romney face showdown Dems to Obama: ‘Be bold’ in jobs speech Senate Dems’ funding move dares GOP to insist on FEMA offsets All in for ‘business guys’ Reelection doesn’t hinge solely on jobs