The Hill Articles: September 8, 2011

Obama jobs bill includes spectrum reform Reg Watch Obama: Not the time to break pledge against tax hikes Obama defends role of government in economy and American life Obama wins GOP applause for describing their position on regulations OVERNIGHT TECH: Senate passes patent reform, sends bill to President’s desk Obama: Congress should cut more than $1.5 trillion this year to pay for jobs bill Obama calls on Congress to pass his jobs bill immediately Obama calls on supercommittee to pay for jobs plan Obama speech pushes back against GOP green rule rollbacks Obama gives nod to Dems’ ‘Make it in America’ agenda Obama unveils $447B jobs bill As the season changes, check your wine stock Slow and low 10 years, 10 lessons: What we should learn from post-9/11 era Waive wage rule, create jobs Patent overhaul limits tax patents Whither the Arab Spring Obama’s jobs speech to Congress It’s a two-man contest, now Losing sight: Seniors a political miscalculation OVERNIGHT HEALTH: Two healthcare reform lawsuits dismissed OVERNIGHT MONEY: Jobs, Jobs, Jobs Obamas’ vacation rental hits real estate market Weyants World: September 9, 2011 Lawmakers form Hurricane Irene recovery coalition Obama to call on Congress to end ‘political circus’ in jobs address Historic patent reform bill clears Congress Lawmakers call for more testing for LightSquared Pets bridge the aisle for GOP congressman Marshall courts minorities as Nevada House vote nears DAYS END ROUNDUP NRCC looking into big spending in NY special election DOJ greenlights Cumulus takeover of Citadel with divestitures Senate disposes of controversial Coburn amendment Cornyn says federal relief for Texas wildfires should be offset Obama to talk about new jobs plan in Columbus AFL-CIO president: Workers want Obama to ‘go to the mat’ for them Former Florida GOP chairman’s trial could hurt LeMieux Bill Clinton, G.W. Bush to speak at dedication of United 93 Memorial Nuclear lessons from 9/11 Cornyn says federal relief for Texas wildfires should be offset Huntsman’s new strategy: Get tough Taxpayer group warns on infrastructure bank Sen. Durbin raises alarm on state laws affecting voter turnout Waxman: Obama’s smog retreat is a mistake ‘substantively and politically’ House accepts most amendments to charter school bill Free-trade agreements topping jobs agendas DCCC: ‘Bob Turner lives the high life’ Pelosi urges Dems to pressure GOP to act on Obama jobs plan after speech Hensarling: Supercommittee should focus on ‘reforming social safety net programs’ Supercommittee members must give up fundraising Social security is insurance you pay for Huntsman promotes No. 1 status as jobs creator House delays health spending bill Conrad’s pet dog, Dakota, diagnosed with cancer US-Israel alliance key to national security New Blumenthal bill would require firms to beef up security and privacy practices McCaskill wants tax credit examination Sanders: If we can afford to rebuild overseas we can afford to rebuild Vermont Obama invites representatives from business, labor to jobs speech Elizabeth Warren pressures Senate GOP on Consumer Bureau blockade House Dems praise bipartisan charter school bill Supercommittee differs on ambition Highway bill extension clears Senate committee Murray: Supercommittee meetings should be public Rove ‘surprised’ by Perry’s criticism of him at Republican debate Al Gore: Why the right fears him Balancing the needs of consumers and patients Peters announces run against Clarke GOP senator announces Democratic ‘date’ for Obama’s speech McCaskill tells her kids: don’t txt me 4 $$$ Republicans use Geithner’s own words to push for relief from Dodd-Frank Debt supercommittee members differ over panel’s ambition Reid pledges to call up FEMA funding bill first thing next week House approves rule for charter school, intelligence bills Edwards criminal trial delayed until next year Manufacturers press for passage of patent bill CBO: Deficit stands at $1.23 trillion through August Collins urges regulators to rethink school lunch standards DCCC to spend a half-million dollars to help Weprin hold Weiner’s old seat Cantor: House Republicans ‘embark’ on job-creation agenda Massachusetts Dems call on Sen. Brown to fire aides behind anti-Warren website Sen. Conrad’s dog Dakota, a favorite of Capitol Hill, diagnosed with cancer Taiwanese animation takes on Rick Perry’s candidacy Kyl threatens to quit supercommittee over further defense cuts Google buys restaurant reviewer Zagat Senate Finance witnesses differ on taxing foreign profits SC Gov. Haley: I will not endorse Huntsman Mortgage rates hit record lows Waxman to NFL: Finalize HGH testing A serious lack of respect EPA air chief leaves defense of ozone decision to Obama Senate Banking advances financial regulator nominees American Crossroads: ‘How many jobs have Obama’s policies destroyed?’ Boehner invites business owners to president’s jobs speech McConnell: Obama’s jobs plan a ‘reelection plan’ Business groups launch ad war against labor board NRSC ad: Obama’s ‘broken-record policies’ FBI raids bankrupt solar firm Solyndra Telecom companies push USF proposal House Dems call on deficit committee to end wars in Iraq, Afghanistan Geithner: Global economy threatened by politics Appeals court shoots down Virginia’s healthcare challenge Cable hosts on dancing skills: Matthews does a mean ‘Philly Dog’, Van Susteren claims Hannity wants to cut a rug Dem leader doubles down on calls for infrastructure spending How 9/11 changed the way we talk Dalai Lama wades into oil sands pipeline battle Senate panel wants quick FDA action on drug-resistant diseases DCCC fundraising for Weprin in NY special election 9/11 concert moving from National Cathedral Boehner encourages all members to attend Obama’s address to Congress Tech entrepreneurs oppose online copyright bill How to increase innovation and jobs in America Senate GOP calls for supercommittee meetings to be made public Boehner invites companies facing regulatory burdens to Obama’s jobs speech Brennan: US ready for 9/11 anniversary White House chief of staff: Obama will deliver ‘innovative’ jobs plan Supercommittee members vote to allow some panel meetings to be secret Protesters interrupt supercommittee House members want FCC to license more low-power FM stations Al Qaeda feeling financial pinch, Treasury says House to announce FAA funding extension AARP exec leaves to fight high healthcare costs in new role Stewart: ‘Oh my God, Rick Perry is going to be our next president’ Senate Dems introduce bill creating jobs supercommittee Hawaii senators both turning 87 Senate votes force Vitter to skip football party, attend Obama speech Perry’s Ponzi scheme debacle Senate to hold vote on $500 billion increase in the debt ceiling Reid suggests Republicans are sabotaging the economy to beat Obama Obama’s Hispanic support collapses Rep. Bachmann fills vacuum, announces rebuttal to president’s jobs speech Sen. DeMint to skip Obama’s jobs speech News bites: Car-hacked Linda McMahon eyeing another Senate bid, this time with donor money Initial claims jump to 414,000 Fireworks between Perry and Romney erupt early in debate House 9/11 resolution vows to continue fight against terrorism Perry invokes Galileo in defending his climate change doubts Rick Perry would destroy Social Security; Social Security will destroy Rick Perry GOP debate observations The Reagan Library debate Trade deficit drops to three-month low as exports hit record level Schumer: Some Republicans ‘want the economy to actually fail’ Republicans hit Obama on jobs ahead of speech News bites: Amazon strikes deal on California tax White House pushes back against criticism ahead of Obama’s jobs speech Thursday: Charter schools, patent reform, and preparing for Obama Lieberman: Obama’s reelection chances a ‘toss-up’ News bites: Joint session Republicans brace for political speech by Obama News bites: GOP candidates’ health statements under scrutiny Perry invokes Galileo in defending his climate change doubts Vulnerable House Republicans break with leaders on disaster aid offset pledge News bites: UN chief seeks stepped-up climate fight, Japan’s nuke crisis boosts old reactors, and more Dems urge Obama: Don’t try to woo Republicans with your jobs speech Obama: Congress is the problem Supercommittee gives Reid buyer’s remorse Lobbyists see opening for tax holiday Conyers wants Obama’s backing Perry: Blame feds for lack of health coverage in Texas Senators look to increase employee stake in businesses Fireworks between front-runners Perry and Romney erupt early in debate GOP candidates join Ron Paul in blasting TSA at debate Senate appropriators draw 2012 battle lines over programs to cut A missed decade at Pentagon Senate agrees to vote on final passage of patent reform bill Both parties promise to pass disaster relief funding without delay Baucus, Camp send message their panels will tackle tax reform Cable hosts on dancing: Matthews does a mean ‘Philly Dog’; Van Susteren claims Hannity wants to cut a rug McCaskill tells her kids: Don’t txt me 4 $$$ China-bashing hits ’12 race Journal by ex-Hill staffer gives firsthand look at 9/11 Kucinich calls for renewed focus on U.S. development ‘Morning Joe’ host ‘so proud’ of older brother tapped by Obama ‘Are we safer?’ Hawaii senators both turning 87 Rahm Emanuel drops in on his fake Twitter alter ego Actor creates new Romney campaign catchphrase