The Hill Articles: April 25, 2012

Tapper snags award, reveals ringtones, leaves door open to ‘Anchorman’ sequel Sen. Kyl reflects on turning an ‘ancient’ age OVERNIGHT HEALTH: GOP eyes healthcare law for offsets Congressman ready to put down the phone Rep. Noem: ‘President Bush made fun of me when I met him’ No cane needed for Sen. Tim Johnson Sen. Rubio doesn’t just dig rap, also a fan of Jon Secada My Chuck Colson lesson Democrats oppose health cuts in Boehner’s student-loan bill Bill of the week: Tanning lamp dangers Inside the office of Rep. Frederica Wilson (D-Fla.): Eric Parker Rohrabacher: Clinton ‘should have stood up’ to ‘prima donna’ Karzai Secure infrastructure networks now OVERNIGHT TECH: House weighs changes to cybersecurity bill after veto threat Status quo a danger to US infrastructure OVERNIGHT ENERGY: Koch-backed group to hit Obama with latest energy ads Cybersecurity legislation critical to keeping the United States safe America’s cyber threat: Why we need to act now Intel-sharing bill is a big step forward Rep. West: Obama aiming ‘tax weapons of mass destruction’ at Americans Cyber protection act too broad, infringes on our privacy rights Weyants World: April 26, 2012 Poll shows tight race for Senate in Arizona OVERNIGHT MONEY: Extenders pop into the spotlight in the House House names 33 conferees to highway funding bill Dem senator calls on FBI to investigate ‘Girls Gone Wild’ internship controversy Issa wants Pentagon briefing on Colombia scandal Dem senator calls on FBI to investigate ‘Girls Gone Wild’ internship controversy RNC chief accuses Obama of campaigning on taxpayer’s dime Romney fundraiser: Donors ‘coming out of the woodwork’ What I saw in Burma Toss-up in the making Elizabeth Warren will lead House clears bill easing Dodd-Frank rules on small banks Panetta pushes Brazil to buy Boeing fighter jets House caps European missile shield funds, demands cost-sharing deal with NATO TSA screeners arrested on drug charges House votes to negotiate highway bill with Senate Ryan to be met by Catholic protesters, ‘GOP Jesus’ at Georgetown lecture DAY’S END ROUNDUP FCC bolsters fund for Internet in rural areas Congress cannot afford to punt on Social Security Slow jam Dems, Republicans spar on tax advantage for over-the-counter medications Senate passes postal reform bill Free-market group warns environmental agenda is ‘economic suicide pact’ Grassley hints FCC holds could be lifted Video warning of green energy ‘suicide pact’ goes viral online Anti-Obama Marine booted from military Hospitals say Medicare agency overlooked looming cuts Poll: Obama now leading Romney in Arizona Carville hits back at Romney for ‘stealing’ his line in campaign speech White House threatens to veto House’s CISPA cybersecurity bill Keeping the momentum on combating malaria Bernanke: Nothing Fed can do if Congress takes nation over ‘fiscal cliff’ Obama swipes at Boehner over loans McCain: Pentagon was ‘woefully unprepared’ for Colombia scandal briefing House GOP to move less ‘controversial’ version of Violence Against Women Act Poll: Michelle Obama and Ann Romney more popular than their husbands Poll: Obama leads in swing states, but Romney is gaining Transparency and accountability can bring back trust in Congress The Buffet Rule will help restore the American Dream Rubio auditions for VP spot with call for aggressive foreign policy Report says 40 percent of the public breathes unhealthy air Dems vow to attack GOP on student loans ‘as aggressively as we can’ Jimmy Carter ‘comfortable’ with Romney in the White House RNC, Romney campaign team up to blast Obama as ‘#NotFunny’ on Fallon House lawmakers want rights to Iron Dome weapon tech Democrats push women’s health amendment in fight over spending cuts Sen. Snowe: Secret Service scandal probably not a ‘first-time event’ FCC approves breakup fee between AT&T and T-Mobile Responding to GSA, House easily approves bill to track spending Obama defends federal crackdown on medical marijuana dispensaries Ending federal duplication finds immediate savings Wind industry pressures Congress to extend key tax credit Nevada Dem proposes bill ensuring Las Vegas remains an option for government conferences Axelrod: ‘Silly’ to bring what Obama ate as a child into campaign Obama: ‘Give me some space to drive my ball’ Axelrod: ‘Silly’ to bring what Obama ate as a child into campaign Two Democratic senators push to streamline, speed refinancing process Celebs to Congress: Let the chimps go RNC ad hits Obama over Jimmy Fallon appearance Obama ‘angry’ over inappropriate behavior in Colombia House Democrats expand Wal-Mart probe to include trade groups Panetta warns North Korea to halt proposed nuclear tests Let Rep. West speak to NAACP Lawmakers criticize FCC rule requiring broadcasters to put files online TSA denies accusing 4-year-old of having a handgun Buchanan up 22 points on Dem challenger in March, says internal poll Obama sits for roundtable with students and continues student loan push GOP Sen. Alexander proposes student loan interest rate legislation Senators: DADT discharge corrections stuck in red tape Lawmakers remember Africa champion Donald Payne Fed sticking to current monetary policy Big government is holding up American energy production Congressional task force to study government’s use of spectrum Obama: ‘Give me some space to drive my ball’ Rubio calls Putin ‘weak’ in speech highlighting his VP credentials Senate panel advances must-pass FDA bill Clinton jokingly announces run for president of Malta at Time 100 Gala Dems ‘concerned’ about Blue Dogs Cyberattacks on government up 680 percent Gingrich: ‘It’s pretty clear’ Romney will be nominee Napolitano: No breach to president’s security in Colombian prostitution scandal RNC throws weight behind Romney: ‘He is our guy’ A united technology sector: Improving our nation’s cybersecurity posture while ensuring individual privacy protection House members offer tribute to late Rep. Donald Payne GOP Senate candidate: Nugent ‘a patriot,’ Secret Service investigation ‘a concern’ FEMA warns Congress clock is ticking on flood insurance program Boehner tells GOP it ‘needs to be prepared’ for fight to retain House Reid says postal bill shows Senate can ‘do big things’ Sen. Reid proposes changing tax law to pay for lower rate on student loans McConnell hits Obama, Dems on student loan legislation Kucinich: Death of healthcare law would increase Medicaid fraud GOP lawmaker claims TSA agent assaulted him during pat-down Ten tweeters to follow for the presidential campaign Sen. Pryor’s office: ‘Hottest Girl in America’ not headed to the Hill, press release a ‘hoax’ Obama vows to fight for climate action, make global warming a key 2012 issue ACLU pans privacy amendments to House cybersecurity bill Gingrich takes a ‘realistic’ look at his campaign Bachmann skirts around calling Romney ‘conservative’ Reid says postal bill shows Senate can ‘do big things’ Obama says GOP shifted; casts Romney as too conservative for nation Obama: GOP makes ‘no sense’ on Wall Street reform Gingrich to suspend campaign next Tuesday Panetta: Marines were punished for prostitute attack in prior incident Obama joins Jimmy Fallon in ‘slow jam’ of the news Pennsylvania primary further reduces ranks of Blue Dog members Obama super-PAC, green group join forces for $1 million hit on Romney House Republican blames Secret Service for ‘knucklehead’ culture Crossroads hits five Senate Democrats with new ads News bites: Apple nearly doubles its profits GOP looks to ban ‘midnight regulations’ by lame-duck Obama News bites: Judge to examine oil spill settlement News bites: ‘Like a terrorist’ Student takes blame for spilling yogurt on Obama Senate panel delays Farm Bill markup Pro-Obama super-PAC ad slams Romney as ‘in the tank’ for ‘Big Oil’ Obama joins Jimmy Fallon in ‘slow jam’ of the news Government and capitalism News bites: Medicare mulling reimbursement changes and more News bites: SEC-centric Report: Rubio gets police protection after threat Alabama governor gets behind online sales-tax push GOP demands answers from IRS on Tea Party allegations Soccer moms will be crucial for Romney GOP concedes on domestic violence bill Afghan war is ending, says White House Romney will pick mini-Mitt for VP, his Bain Capital hires suggest Wall Street pitted lobbyists against provision of STOCK Act legislation At tribute to Gabrielle Giffords, Democrats speak of her return to Congress Critz defeats Altmire in Dem member match-up Rep. Tim Murphy holds off Tea Party challenger Rep. Tim Holden loses Democratic primary to challenger from left Wednesday: Highway in the House, postal reform in the Senate Hatch looks to free up House-passed energy bills in Senate Santorum says Romney will be nominee, stops short of official endorsement Mitt Romney wins New York primary Netanyahu says Iranian sanctions ‘better work soon’ ‘A better America begins’: Romney launches race against Obama Romney wins Pennsylvania primary Salazar: GOP living in energy ‘fairy tale’ Romney wins Delaware primary Democrats fundraise on Speaker Boehner’s 1-in-3 odds of losing majority Reid draws line against Keystone GOP senators boycott Democrat-led hearing on Arizona’s immigration law Romney wins Connecticut primary Romney wins in Rhode Island primary Even as Senate acts, path forward still hazy for postal reform Inside the office of Rep. Frederica Wilson (D-Fla.) with Jean Roseme