The Hill Articles: April 10, 2012

Jesse Williams Congress members called out for wearing worst ties Meet Congress’s Kate Middleton CEO reveals secrets of the political speaking circuit What Obama needs to do to win It’s a baby girl for Capitol Hill staffers We all feel compassion fatigue C-SPAN founder Brian Lamb starts new chapter in his life Romney: The war on women has been waged by Obama’s economic policies Obama’s second-term taxes US leaders gun shy Fundraising wrap-up: McCaskill, Dold post big quarters Lawmakers: Cybersecurity bill is not SOPA Weyants World: April 11, 2012 Bloomberg files FCC complaint against Comcast Treasury sanctions Guatemalan spice buyer GOP lawmaker wants BP settlement to cover drilling ban losses Santorum aide: Campaign has already discussed 2016 run Floodgates open on Romney endorsements May court date set for Khalid Sheikh Mohammed Obama campaign: No surprise Romney is still standing and Santorum isn’t Cyber-threats to US allies hamstring future cooperation Club for Growth won’t target Pa. Rep. Tim Murphy after all DAY’S END ROUNDUP Stocks shed value in worst day of 2012 Report: Health cuts in Ryan budget would approach $3 trillion 5 reasons why Santorum’s bid fell short Sens. Kerry, Graham urge FCC to save LightSquared Obama to Congress: ‘Don’t give tax breaks to folks like me’ US, Afghan leaders pave the way for post-war cooperation starting in 2014 ‘Sex and the City’ creator invited to Correspondents’ dinner Bottom Line Crossroads $1.7M ad buy slams Obama energy policies Syria’s unfolding tragedy and its impending spillover GOP to move bill easing polar bear trophy imports, firearms use on federal lands Obama holds double-digit lead over Romney in Colorado Claire Danes, Rep. Allen West, ‘Sully’ Sullenberger to share table at Correspondents’ dinner McCain, Lieberman visit Syrian refugee camp, urge US to arm anti-Assad forces Gingrich pitches to Santorum delegates as rival exits race Santorum exits GOP race, thanks supporters for campaign’s ‘improbable’ success GOP lawmakers seeking cost of LightSquared inquiry to taxpayers Hillary Clinton loves ‘Texts from Hillary’ blog Government contractors aren’t the problem they’re made out to be GOP presidential race enters its final stage Email on Senate literacy event includes spelling error Report calls for doubling nation’s public health spending Santorum exits presidential race Key Joint Strike Fighter partner Canada blocked from buying jets Tim Pawlenty clears 2012 campaign debt, closes presidential committee Iowa Gov. Branstad endorses Romney after criticizing his Iowa campaign McCaskill brings in $2.3M, has $6M on hand for reelection Trump: Ryan budget ‘catastrophic,’ would be biggest reason for GOP loss Housing chief says reducing mortgage principal could save Fannie, Freddie money Credit rating companies and the FICO need more oversight Ryan says budget plan consistent with Catholic faith Access to capital: The key to unleashing small business hiring Obama presses for ‘Buffett Rule’ in Florida economic speech Rep. Frank: Ryan budget ‘ideological,’ not ‘fiscal’ Mica moves up GSA hearing after Issa announces probe More than 1 million Medicare beneficiaries enrolled in health law savings programs Ryan says faith helped shape his budget Club for Growth ads attack GOP front-runner in Nebraska Obama to push ‘Buffett Rule’ as cure for ‘rigged’ tax code Washington’s status quo is bankrupting our nation Ahmadinejad: Cash reserves will sustain Iran if oil sales stop Rubio calls Obama’s Florida visit ‘missed opportunity’ and reelection campaigning National database planned to disable stolen cellphones Poll: Romney crushing the GOP field in New York Mr. Taranto goes to Washington; women, Hispanics reject party, partisanship, personal attacks Cain: ‘We need to get behind’ Romney, who ‘looks like’ the nominee ‘Modern Family’ stars snag spot on Correspondents’ dinner guest list Oh, those Democrats and their hate-mongering George W. Bush decries raising taxes on ‘the so-called rich’ Navy shuts down troubled aerial drone program Poll shows Obama’s gas price troubles persist Not much of a war … Anti-Obama Marine: Discharge decision based on ‘personal opinion’ not law No one is being paid $2.13 Rep. Cleaver faces Bank of America suit, but could be bailed out by taxpayers Pressure grows on insurers to cover lung cancer screenings Job openings increased slightly in February Reps. Altmire, Critz struggle to balance appeal in primary debate Sen. Graham meets the Michelin Man The real employment situation Gingrich: I should tattoo my forehead ‘All the way to Tampa’ Sen. Whitehouse says he would reject Supreme Court nomination while unemployment remains high Study on healthcare law, deficit puts Obama administration on the defensive Boehner travels to Texas oil rig to hammer Obama over high gas prices Jim Webb for governor of Appalachia News bites: Court revives Rosetta Stone suit against Google Dem Sen. Mark Pryor won’t be ‘very active’ in Obama reelection effort Ron Paul back on air ahead of home-state primary Sen. Pryor: No plans to campaign actively for Obama Upton parries Obama’s ‘flat earth’ claim, previews agenda Poll: Romney narrows gap with independents in Mich. Axelrod defends Obama for ‘marvelous’ attack on Romney Ryan accuses Obama of ‘over-the-top rhetoric,’ says he’s open to GOP VP slot News bites: Ways to go Georgetown law student to attend correspondents’ dinner Top Obama adviser: Tax system ‘rigged in favor of very wealthy’ News bites: Health law’s deficit woes Santorum’s daughter released from hospital News bites: Study questions natural-gas climate benefits, pump prices may have peaked, and more Obama leads Romney, but still vulnerable on economy, poll finds Obama campaign, Dem lawmakers target Romney with ‘Buffett Rule’ attack MORNING READ Consumer bureau plans overhaul of mortgage industry