The Hill Articles: April 23, 2012

Bottom Line Great detail defines scene of Emancipation Proclamation Inside the office of: Rep. Frederica Wilson (D-Fla.): Keenan Austin Senate Dem questions Boehner’s ‘capacity for governance’ in House Sen. Murray expresses ‘disappointment’ on report on NLRB member OVERNIGHT TECH: Conservative groups slam House cybersecurity bill Player of the Week: Arizona’s immigration law Action needed on drilling reform College student launches ‘African-Americans for Mitt Romney’ page Robert Gibbs: ‘Jeopardy!’ way more nerve-racking than being press secretary Prince Harry to visit DC Weyants World: April 24, 2012 Mitt the moderate OVERNIGHT HEALTH: Medicare trustees push Congress to act quickly Obama lead nears double digits in New Hampshire McCaskill: Top super-PACs are singling me out Democracy, not secrecy John Legend desires a duet with President Obama Senate confirms Missouri district judge nominee Warren decries corporate tax rates, student loan debt in new ad OVERNIGHT MONEY: Obama pitches keeping student loan rates low Attorneys give opening arguments at Edwards trial Capitol Police arrest 76 protestors, including actor Noah Wyle Sen. Rubio to deliver ‘major’ foreign policy speech OVERNIGHT ENERGY: House panel to begin considering GOP energy bills At trial, prosecutors say John Edwards was ‘master manipulator’ VA exaggerated how quickly it saw mental-health patients, report finds DAYS END ROUND-UP Grassley, Thune: Energy Department’s electric car loan caters to the 1 percent Obama administration pushes for privacy safeguards in cybersecurity legislation Obama strikes Heisman pose for Air Force football team Poll: Arizona now ranks as toss-up Panetta: Iranian influence in South America akin to ‘expanding terrorism’ Space shuttle Enterprise’s final flight to New York planned for Wednesday Trustees say Medicare, Social Security funds running out quickly GOP amendment looks to end ‘corporate welfare’ aspect of postal service Capitol police chief to retire U.S. casts doubt on Iran’s claims over captured drone Panetta: Security clearance suspended for military in prostitution scandal Boehner: GOP ‘reign of terror’ charge ‘outrageous talk’ from Obama campaign Russia Ambassador warns Congress over human rights bill Two-time champ Rep. Fleming bows out of new media challenge White House threatens veto to protect NLRB’s union election rule Google lobbying explodes in first quarter No funding guarantee for Afghan security in new US military deal Rubio, Romney preview potential ticket while stumping in Philadelphia Ron Paul racks up Minnesota delegates Vice President Biden talks Florida Everglades as Fla. Sen. Rubio campaigns with Romney Obama vows to stop genocide, defends record on human rights White House clears advance staff in Secret Service prostitution scandal Former regulator warns Fed fueling bond bubble Shipping company condemns ‘one size fits all’ cargo pilot fatigue rules Franken: ‘There are no death panels’ Supreme Court must uphold rule of law in face of Obama’s onslaught Cheney no longer has to ‘carry around 10 pounds of batteries’ with new heart Romney: No short list for VP nominee Facing bankruptcy, Detroit to spend $330K on Washington lobbyists Arizona immigration law is bad for small business and the economy GOP senator says postal reform would put taxpayers on hook for $34B Ron Paul says he’ll continue campaign even if Romney sews up nomination GOP lawmaker says Karzai denied him entry into Afghanistan RNC shows off its Obama ‘war room’ Sen. McCain: Speeches not enough to stop atrocities in Syria Google acknowledges lobbying on cybersecurity bill CISPA Reid: Don’t vote to discourage unions House GOP targets healthcare law with major cuts Facebook buys patents from Microsoft for $550 million Warren picks up endorsement of another green group CISPA is the new SOPA Airline offers ‘more bang for buck’ on trip to Cartagena Hoyer stumping for Dems in Boston Giant Sarah Palin sculpture heads to President Obama’s hometown Weyants World: April 23, 2012 White House keeping troops in Africa to hunt down Joseph Kony Union leader urges action on case against Guatemalan unions Cash-strapped Minnesota state GOP given eviction notice Obama: ‘National sovereignty is never a license to slaughter your people’ Robert Gibbs: ‘Jeopardy!’ way more nerve-wracking than being White House press secretary Sen. Johanns says NLRB decisions ‘tainted’ by recess appointments Report: Health law will save Medicare $200B GAO: End $8B Medicare program Obama: ‘National sovereignty is never a license to slaughter your people’ Romney rips Obama for imposing ‘onslaught’ of energy regulations Addressing weak links in a cyber world Netflix hires more lobbyists for push on video rental law Obama order targets technology used for human-rights abuses Fact checking the labor fact checker on ambush elections Robert Gibbs: ‘Jeopardy!’ way more nerve-wracking than being White House press secretary Cornyn: Dems trying to ‘score cheap political points’ with Violence Against Women Act Prince Harry to visit Washington The week ahead: Hints sought on strength of economic recovery Huntsman: ‘Of course’ I’ll vote for Mitt Romney This Week in Tech: House boots up ‘cyber week’ GOP, Dems team up on bill sanctioning Russia for human-rights abuses The week ahead: Spending bills to dominate defense agenda Designate the Organ Mountains-Desert Peaks National Monument News bites: Vodafone to buy Cable & Wireless Warren decries corporate tax rates, student loan debt in new ad The Week Ahead: Drilling, Everglades in focus Giuliani gives Romney the nod France in denial Paris at midnight, Sarkozy on the ropes, the right in retreat New Hampshire a model for responsible conservation and energy efficiency How France will advance in Europe News bites: ‘Dire predictions’ in Gulf didn’t come to pass, BP says Sucking the marrow of black communities The week ahead: Wheels begin to turn on highway bill Monday: NLRB resolution in the Senate West says Muslim Brotherhood being allowed to influence strategy News bites: Taking a dive George Zimmerman released on bail News bites: Medicare solvency report due, Hatch to face primary challenge and more Week ahead: Dems, GOP work together on health policy Romney’s challenge: likability Georgia Republican Woodall would replace income tax with sales tax Why stay? President, Congress should just go home until after the election Trayvon killing puts American Legislative Exchange Council in the spotlight Facing deep likability gap vs. Obama, Romney makes case for competence Hill Poll: Romney leads in respect on working women issue The Week Ahead: Cybersecurity and Washington’s prom Every child deserves a fifth birthday