The Hill Articles: April 11, 2012

Sharpton says he ‘did not trust Gov. Scott,’ but he did his job Don Stenberg launches first ad in race for Nelson seat in Nebraska Alabama cities rank high on sales tax Kentucky Democrat challenges McConnell over health law claims Ron Paul: Campaign can’t continue without more donations New Cain video: Big-government chickens peck at taxpayer subsidies Zimmerman arrested, charged with second-degree murder Santorum donor says Romney must stick to his guns FCC wants to bring Web developers and agencies together Penguin pushes back against Justice Department suit Progressive Caucus chairmen: West’s communist comment smacks of McCarthyism Reports: Florida to file charges in Trayvon Martin shooting case US, Colombia could be nearing accord implementation Afghan leaders to DOD: Keep the money flowing Two US troops killed in Osprey crash in Morocco Fundraising wrap-up: House challengers slow but steady Rep. Mica: GSA officials spent week in Hawaii for one-hour ribbon cutting Analysts: Gas prices may have peaked Amazon: Settlement a ‘big win’ for Kindle users DAY’S END ROUNDUP Lautenberg pitches ‘innovation bank’ for tech sector Romney should pick Graham for VP Cornyn introduces ‘taxpayer bill of rights’ for small business To change Cuba, stick with the Burma model Ann Romney: Trail is grinding, but free Wi-Fi helps Female Democrats launch hashtag attack on Romney US airstrikes take out al Qaeda targets in Yemen Chu: Climate change evidence mounting NRSC makes major early ad buys for November election Rep. Issa: Obama administration’s response to GSA scandal ‘laughable by even Washington standards’ Mack ties Nelson to monkeys, cocaine in first Senate ad The virtues of planning a transition early Lawmakers urge FCC to find solution for LightSquared The Gipper Rule Santorum campaign looks back at impact of the sweater vest US: Syrian pledge to comply with peace plan, enact cease-fire lacks credibility Top Santorum adviser says attacks against Romney won’t be an issue Poll: Obama leads Romney in North Carolina Mitt Romney’s campaign stumbles in effort to court female voters Obama official defends framework protecting online privacy A real opportunity to remold nuclear policies for this century Government posts $198 billion deficit in February Sen. Sherrod Brown looks to boost penalties for tax identify theft Fed: Economy still growing, but gas price problems loom Justice sues Apple over price-fixing Report: Intellectual property trade crucial to economy Gingrich denies fundraising drought, calls bounced check ‘goofy’ mistake Obama administration proposes new effort to curb antibiotic use on US farms Holder weighs in on Trayvon Martin shooting Romney: Obama’s ‘failures have hurt women,’ mum on Ledbetter Act Administration unveils new energy security plans ‘Hunger Games’ star, Schwarzenegger daughter to attend correspondents’ dinner Consumer bureau rolls out tuition-shopping tool Mourdock more confident than Lugar heading into debate Obama’s World Bank pick makes his case Survey: Growth in health costs is slowing McCain-Palin committee donates almost $9 million to charity Washington prepares for its annual edition of dining with the stars Priebus: ‘I’m going to double down’ on ‘war on caterpillars’ remarks Jackson Lee urges ‘calm’ as tensions rise over Trayvon shooting Sen. Graham: Potential VP bench stronger than presidential bench in 2012 Keep taxes low and rein in government spending Planned Parenthood sues over Texas policy cutting off Medicaid funds Syria claims fighting will stop Thursday Actress Julia Louis-Dreyfus to attend DC premiere of ‘Veep’ ‘Tough questions’ await Defense officials over Afghan night-raids deal Condoleezza Rice: ‘I don’t know when immigrants became the enemy’ GOP warns against last-minute regulations if Obama loses election Fewer chief executives departed in March; numbers up for the year Romney campaign scrambles after stumble on equal pay question Obama quips he’d change ‘Buffett Rule’ to ‘Reagan Rule’ to sway GOP lawmakers Jesus would oppose the Paul Ryan budget Gingrich says he would campaign for Romney ‘enthusiastically’ It’s time for a comprehensive nuclear test ban treaty Sen. Graham: Obama’s ‘all of the above’ energy plan isn’t from the ‘heart’ It’s a baby girl for Capitol Hill staffers Winners and losers of Romney’s Republican primary triumph Obama calls flickering lights a ‘disco rally’ at fundraiser Mitt Romney: General election ‘started yesterday’ Iranian-American Détente Minimum wage Report: Obama lawyer missed chance to defend key aspect of health law at Supreme Court Rep. Allen West: Half the Democrats in Congress are communists GOP launches probe of $500M transfer to IRS for Obama’s health law Tenn. man gets 13 months in prison for threatening Cantor Obama: ‘In a perfect world nobody would have to pay taxes’ North Korea fueling rocket for launch Meet Congress’s Kate Middleton Michelle Obama sweats it out with ‘The Biggest Loser’ Pawlenty: ‘Premature’ to exclude Santorum as possible Romney VP Chris Christie more popular than ever Poll finds partisan Supreme Court decision on healthcare expected Tibetan Prayer Flags and the Krebs factor: Why the economy will fail … Mortgage applications dropped slightly last week Ros-Lehtinen says Marlins manager Guillen should meet with victims of ‘Castro’s tyranny’ House, Interior spar over drilling subpoena Obama ad highlights Romney’s ‘severely conservative’ comment Michelle Obama sweats it out with “The Biggest Loser” Santorum ‘vowed’ to help Romney defeat Obama in November News bites: Justice Department prepares to sue Apple Colbert defends Sen. Grassley tweets as ‘conservative’ with vowels Dem senator: Buffett Rule ‘isn’t going to balance the budget’ Herman Cain willing to ‘talk’ about being VP Gov. McDonnell calls on Santorum to ‘get behind’ Mitt Romney News bites: Tennessee enacts controversial new climate change law News bites: Cigarette warnings, drug shortages and more News bites: Selling the service sector Baldwin tops $2 million in first quarter Report: Gingrich’s $500 check for Utah primary filing fee bounces Stakes rise in primary fight between Democratic Reps. Sherman and Berman Obama, Romney campaigns turn their attention to November general election Washington prepares for its annual edition of dining with the stars Issa seizes spotlight on GSA’s $822K scandal From rivals to friends: Romney finds VP potential, conservative ally in Huckabee Online sales tax battle pits Amazon against Norquist and Sen. DeMint MORNING READ Richard Carmona tops $800,000 in race for Kyl seat Santorum exits GOP presidential race, clears way for Romney nomination Brazil highlights contract dispute during White House visit Obama makes case for ‘Buffett Rule,’ higher taxes on wealthy Tauzin Consultants snags senior lobbyist Lugar’s struggles increase as Tea Party’s other targets fall Lobbying World It’s an ethics war, stupid