The Hill Articles: April 26, 2012

‪US must change course on Syria‬ Pulling back the curtain on US drug demand GOP lawmaker says EPA official should be fired for ‘crucifixion’ comments White House rejects Boehner’s claim Obama wants to control the Internet Tax center examines candidates’ tax returns Appointments House approves second cybersecurity bill OVERNIGHT TECH: House passes CISPA cybersecurity bill Former Santorum campaign manager joins Romney campaign Ad: Tester packs only beef when he comes to Washington DCCC to spend $150,000 on Giffords special election, matching NRCC Pay-go’s a pain OVERNIGHT ENERGY: GOP smells blood in the water over EPA official’s comments Here’s the sleaze House approves cybersecurity bill over Obama veto threat OVERNIGHT HEALTH: Prevention fund on the chopping block Weyants World: April 27, 2012 Dems want hearing to examine Verizon spectrum deal GOP challenger’s son charged with slashing Fleischmann aide’s tire Sigourney Weaver, Rep. Cantor among NBC News correspondents’ dinner guests OVERNIGHT MONEY: House takes aim at student loan interest rates Bachmann says she’s ‘working behind the scenes’ to unite GOP Amendment results for cybersecurity bill Senate approves tougher penalties on domestic violence Congressman ready to put down the phone ATF: 70 percent of guns found in Mexico come from US Google pushes back against FCC fine Blue Dog PAC endorses three candidates in old Blue Dog seats Senators warn Obama not to slash the Afghan military after US withdrawal DAY’S END ROUNDUP Lawmakers call for removal of rail provision during highway bill conference GOP pounces on EPA official’s remarks about crucifying lawbreakers Pryor ‘glad’ Girls Gone Wild internship flap cleared up FreedomWorks endorses Hatch opponent but won’t commit to TV ads Business groups pile on support for renewal of tax breaks Boehner: Obama administration wants to ‘control the Internet’ Boehner: Obama’s attempt to make student loans an election issue ‘pathetic’ Rosenker joins GM in communications leadership Gingrich: ‘I’m going to look at how I can be helpful’ Franken cries on Senate Floor Senate Dem leaders reject House GOP student loan bill GAO: As many as 112 million adults have pre-existing conditions Financial lobbying up at the start of 2012 Toomey to replace DeMint as GOP Steering Committee chairman Federal workers’ group criticizes House GOP for targeting employees for deficit reduction Dem says Obama’s veto threat for CISPA was like kick in the gut Bachmann edges closer to Romney endorsement Koch-backed group takes aim at Obama green-energy policies with $6.1M ad buy Dem: Alleged medical debt shakedowns ‘corporate greed at its worst’ Senate panel approves five-year farm bill Democrats slam ‘biased and partisan’ report attacking healthcare law First lady shares ‘fantasy’ of just walking ‘out the front door’ GOP lawmaker says TSA pat-down was ‘offensive’ Romney fundraiser brings in $400,000 for Menendez challenger Illegal immigration is a serious threat to America’s national security GOP lawmaker: TSA agent ‘hurt my privates’ during pat-down “Listening” is the key to creating value in health care Senate set to approve Violence Against Women Act Obama action against Libya weighs on Syria debate Utility president warns of natural-gas price volatility Republicans to drop $150,000 in race to replace Gabrielle Giffords Michelle Obama would ‘absolutely not’ run for president Obama leads among young voters, but many might not vote Veepstakes, the game is on Don’t SOPA cyber Fleischmann aide’s tire slashed at opponent’s event House advances cybersecurity bill Romney campaign says former NLRB member is no longer an adviser No evidence attack planned to mark bin Laden anniversary Rep. Lofgren pleased by SOPA’s demise, but still wants action on piracy House advances student loan, cybersecurity bills House bill would free up more spectrum for auction Rep. Noem: ‘President Bush made fun of me when I met him’ Norquist group increases lobbying efforts Boehner doubts Rubio’s DREAM Act proposal could pass GOP House Barton and Markey urge House to reject cybersecurity bill over privacy concerns Approps committees continue on collision course Dem: NLRB member might have broken law in contacts with ex-Romney adviser House panel aims for June hearing on Russia trade Dem lawmaker: Speaker Boehner ‘feeling the heat’ on student loans Federal investment in innovation drives leadership in space Boehner says Obama wants government to ‘control the Internet’ House slams Navy on ‘lack of transparency’ on Littoral Combat Ship Paul Ryan defends budget to Catholics Pelosi says Dems are whipping votes against the GOP’s student loan bill GOP lawmaker says EPA comments ‘enviro-fascism at its worst’ Biden: ‘I promise you the president has a big stick,’ Gov. Romney apparently doesn’t Highway bill conference committee schedules first meeting Senate confirms Obama judicial nominees for Texas White House tech official: No need to ‘sacrifice privacy for cybersecurity’ House panel blocking Pentagon’s retirement of Global Hawk drones Contract signings hit highest level in two years Insurers expected to give back $1.3B to consumers because of healthcare law Sebelius signals ‘doom’ if healthcare funds cut for student loan benefit Fraud by illegal immigrants destroying children’s lives Kim Kardashian snags invite to correspondents’ dinner Biden: Obama has ‘big stick,’ Romney doesn’t Senate Dems: Americans ‘deserve’ a final Volcker Rule this summer Haley Barbour: Obama’s cash will let him define Romney House to debate changes to cybersecurity bill Obama campaign spokesman accuses Romney of ‘Cold War mentality’ House halts early ship retirements Sen. Kyl reflects on turning an ‘ancient’ age Farm bill markup proceeds despite opposition from Southern senators Sen. Gillibrand files bill to make it easier to kill geese near NY airports Ann Romney said she had health ‘scare’ before Super Tuesday House Minority Whip Hoyer marks Israel’s 64th year of independence House says no to more base closures Business groups urge renewal of expired tax breaks McCain: Dem suggestions that GOP doesn’t care about women are ‘ridiculous’ GOP boosts pipeline pressure on Senate Priebus: Obama campaign spending ‘crossed the line’ with taxpayer dollars Geithner: ‘Fiscal cliff’ also ‘opportunity’ for lawmakers to fix nation’s finances Secret Service investigating report of new prostitution scandal Tapper snags award, reveals ringtones, leaves door open to ‘Anchorman’ sequel Sessions, Johnson mark three years without a Senate budget Burma: Don’t lose the endgame Rep. Ros-Lehtinen on Joel Osteen: ‘Wow!’ EPA official apologizes after comparing his work to crucifixion NRCC gives 3 ‘contender’ status McConnell hopeful Senate can finish Violence Against Women reauthorization on Thursday Lockheed Martin CEO Bob Stevens to retire News bites: Google’s early Android phone plan Obama camp charges ‘Romney vs. reality’ in foreign-policy attack ad Violence Against Women Act helps restore lives In the world of innovation, the future is now Iranian cyber threat cannot be underestimated Bob Kerrey warns against Iran war in new video Senators want to rid federal law of word ‘lunatic’ News bites: Gone to the dogs Jobless claims fall slightly, remain near three-month high Crossroads ad attacks Obama’s ‘celebrity’ presidency Thursday: Cyber bills, student loan bill in the House Marco Rubio runs for vice president, sans teleprompter The return of France Improve productivity in America News bites: Going courting Obama camp targets Romney’s ‘back to the future’ foreign policy News bites: New PTSD symptoms in troops, Dems lose primaries and more Joe Scarborough: Rubio’s ‘not ready to be vice president’ Group plans lawsuit to force SEC oil disclosure rules Poll: Romney, Obama tied; voters say neither has plan for economy Study: Blue-collar Catholic swing voters like Obama, not his policies EU climate chief ‘curious’ to see Obama’s plan News bites: White House to promote ‘bioeconomy’ Struggling economy ups Romney’s odds House, Senate candidates dodge questions on hot-button issues Family groups aim to save child tax credit Centrist lawmakers find themselves on losing end of 2012 races MORNING READ Perry endorses Romney after Gingrich signals an exit Timing of Gingrich exit from GOP race has observers scratching their heads Obama to launch 2012 campaign with first official rallies in Virginia, Ohio Supreme Court seems favorable to Arizona illegal immigration law Rubio auditions for VP slot with call for hawkish foreign policy House to vote on student loans Key senator wants extension of postal moratorium Sequestered cuts keep K Street on high alert