The Hill Articles: April 12, 2012

House GOP hopes to revive Keystone fight with tie to highway bill extension ‘No tougher job’: Obama repudiates jab about Ann Romney Fundraising wrap-up: GOP Senate hopefuls post big totals Afghans plead for ‘political agendas’ not to throw transition plan off track Progressive groups, Van Hollen, urge Congress to scrap Cantor tax bill DAY’S END ROUNDUP Biden calls Rosen comments ‘an outrageous assertion’ Jury selection begins in John Edwards trial Durbin: Congress needs to find way around proposed Postal Service cuts Mobile Future to senators: Freeze taxes on wireless bills Afghans: Post-war deal with US is almost complete Clinton endorses in member-vs.-member Democratic primary Obama, Sarkozy chat about oil markets Romney boosted by Rosen’s remarks Court OKs political ads on public stations Rosen: No need for ‘beer summit’ with Ann Romney over brouhaha Bob Kerrey praises both parties in new ad for Nelson seat Bob Kerrey praises both parties in new ad for Nelson seat Ann Romney comment takes Twitter by storm GAO: Postal processing network unwieldy On Romney and Rosen Fox News: Gingrich bitter we terminated his contract Catholic bishops issue ‘call to action’ on religious freedom Woman who refused TSA pat-down to challenge Rep. Young ‘Bond’ star to attend Correspondents’ dinner Mortgage rates continue to slide Julia Louis-Dreyfus dares to bare in black dress at ‘Veep’ premiere Sen. Brown calls for bill requiring government to give taxpayers receipts GOP candidate for Giffords seat fires treasurer over deficient reports Romney campaign launches fake Twitter accounts for Biden, DNC chairwoman White House: Syria has ‘fallen short’ of peace plan despite cease-fire Study: Most former Limewire users no longer pirating music Romney: Obama’s use of a teleprompter makes sense Bill Cosby compares Obama to Sisyphus rolling rock up the hill Rosen gives Romney a chance to close the presidential gender gap Obama campaign moves to distance itself from Rosen remarks Dems work to downplay Rosen’s role within the party
 AFL-CIO plans to expand labor’s ‘social network’ with super-PAC Rosen sorry for ‘poorly chosen’ comments about Ann Romney White House press secretary knows three different Hilary Rosens GOP not letting up on gas prices Is the Ron Paul show closing down? Sen. Lee says ‘Buffett Rule’ a Democratic distraction from troubled economy Consumer bureau takes step back on capping credit card fees Pressure grows on drug firms to sever ties with conservative group after Trayvon shooting Biden calls Romney tax plan ‘out of step with American values’ Reps. Bachmann, King back Akin for Senate seat Post-war Afghan strategy shifts focus to local militias Guess who is coming to Washington Poll: Menendez challenger 9 points behind On healthcare, NFIB doesn’t speak for me Shell says its Gulf wells aren’t source of sheen Today’s Democratic value: The freedom to marry First lady wades into controversy DNC chairwoman denounces Rosen comment Santorum says primary outcome largely because of money Dodd backtracks, says anti-piracy bill SOPA is ‘dead’ and ‘gone’ P5+1 talks with Iran are a first step in long process Female Romney surrogates unload on Obama over Hilary Rosen comments Facebook password vote becomes campaign issue in Arizona Senate race White House press briefing, Thursday, April 12 Global green-energy investment drops Watchdog: GOP Rep. Broun illegally concealed source of $300K campaign loan Goldman Sachs pays out $22 million to settle SEC charges Ann Romney defends ‘career choice,’ calls out Rosen’s lack of ‘respect’ Former Rep. Boucher: FCC made ‘wrong decision’ on AT&T merger Afghan officials take steps to stop rogue attacks on US soldiers Rep. Gosar to pump gas for constituents Friday Congress members called out for wearing worst ties Trade deficit shrinks to lowest point in four months Hilary Rosen should apologize to Ann Romney, and then button up her lips Foster Friess: I hope Obama’s ‘teleprompters are bulletproof’ Firms ask FEC to approve anonymous political giving via text message Conservative crack-up Panetta, Dempsey to brief Congress on sexual assault A response to Lilly Ledbetter for Gov. Romney Gov. Sununu: Obama still not ready to be president CEO reveals secrets of the political speaking circuit Gov. Patrick: Romney’s contribution to Mass. healthcare law was ‘individual mandate’ Rasmussen: Obama, Romney tied Anti-abortion-rights groups rally behind Romney’s campaign Rosen: Ann Romney ‘actually never worked a day in her life’ House GOP doubles down on drilling report probe Poll: GOP support for Afghanistan war plummets First candidate goes on the air in race for Snowe seat Rep. Wilson calls for debate on racial profiling in wake of Zimmerman arrest Nikki Haley for VP? What about Bobby Jindal? Conservative group makes $1M high-tech investment to help Tea Party News bites: Last day to buy Dot-YourNameHere Unemployment claims hit two-month high Dems ‘celebrate’ anniversary of Mitt Romney’s Massachusetts health law What are the similarities between George Zimmerman and O.J. Simpson? Pelosi: ‘I feel better’ about chances to retake the House thanks to Romney Interior, Coast Guard probe 10-mile Gulf of Mexico sheen News bites: ‘Bath salts,’ hospital food and more Gingrich: ‘I think Fox has been for Romney all the way through’ Latham posts another strong quarter against fellow incumbent Boswell News bites: Falling short Obama campaign needles Romney over anniversary of Massachusetts health law First lady, on ‘Colbert Report,’ touts initiative to help veterans find jobs News bites: Oil supplies improve, Gulf oil sheen spotted, and more Mourdock holds his own against Lugar in Indiana Senate debate Holder: ‘High barrier’ to bringing DOJ hate-crime charges in Trayvon case Ann Romney rebuts critic who says she has ‘never worked’ DCCC billboards hit Republicans on Ryan budget in 14 states AFL-CIO bolsters super-PAC for general-election push Romney steals Obama’s spotlight for first time, with help from Rick Santorum Virginia Tech anniversary creates difficult moment on gun control for lawmakers Watchdog: Housing relief program missing the mark Rep. Flake tops $900,000, outraising Democratic rival