The Hill Articles: April 3, 2012

Reagan-Thatcher relationship was not as cozy as it appeared Dick Lugar: The perils of bipartisanship Legislator Cantor General election taking shape Rep. Allen West picks up endorsement from the late John Wayne ‘Top Chef’ winner headed 
to DC for Easter egg roll Adam Savage and Jamie Hyneman Reps. Schweikert, Welch tackle bipartisan hike up Grand Canyon Beverly Johnson: President Obama recognizes impact of my ‘Vogue’ cover Blunt says GSA conference Obama’s latest ‘wasteful and blatant misuse’ of tax dollars DOJ breaks off settlement negotiations with ‘Sheriff Joe’ House Dems push Obama to fight harder for gay workers’ rights IMF chief to US: Don’t back away Obama’s enthusiasm gap Three strikes, you’re out! Weyants World: April 4, 2012 Nixon’s autographed picture to Ted Williams one of many items up for auction Texas judge confronts Obama administration over ‘judicial restraint’ statement Gingrich says Obama ‘distorting the facts’ in suggesting he thought Ryan budget was radical Senators urge FTC to crackdown on software piracy Pentagon says US-Pakistan relationship ‘settling’ despite setbacks DAY’S END ROUNDUP Gallup: Consumer confidence remains on the upswing House Democrats express concerns about trade barriers with China, Japan DOD sees ’emerging stability’ on F-35, despite recent difficulties Obama administration awards $72 million for childhood support under health law Mica schedules hearing to probe lavish $800K GSA conference Sen. Bill Nelson: CFTC head must curb oil speculators or exit Trump: Obama will start war with Iran for political gain Obama: Cap-and-trade was a Republican idea Future innovation needs public-private balance Helping our students thrive in a high-tech environment Romney expected to pass delegate halfway mark after Tuesday Obama records intro for 50th anniversary airing of ‘To Kill A Mockingbird’ Manchin, heading into reelection fight, claims credit for climate bill’s demise Financial regulators sign off on plan to label companies as vital to financial system House members urge Obama to invite Macedonia into NATO George Allen hauls $1.4 million, outraised by Kaine again Gene Simmons backs Romney, says he regrets voting for Obama in 2008 Facebook retaliates with suit against Yahoo Fed members fear jobs gains won’t last Franken, consumer groups urge Obama to push for new online privacy rules Obama: Paul Ryan’s budget ‘nothing but thinly veiled Social Darwinism’ Rep. Allen West picks up endorsement from the late John Wayne Rep. Allen West picks up endorsement from the late John Wayne Obama says he will ‘respect’ Supreme Court’s ruling on his healthcare law Obama sticks with charge that Ryan plan would ‘end Medicare’ Salazar: House GOP subpoena about ‘politics’ Private sector pursues cost-cutting medical comparisons on its own as health law falters in court Obama attacks Ryan budget as effort to ‘impose a radical vision’ Fed, Morgan Stanley settle over mortgage servicing issues Reports: US, Philippines building new naval base in Spratlys Sen. Begich looks to block Air Force restructuring until after congressional review Interior to expedite review of onshore oil drilling permits Small business groups urge president to sign JOBS Act Mexico, Canada reiterate interest in Asia-Pacific trade deal Media Access Project to close its doors House GOP subpoenas Interior Department over drilling ban report Sen. McCain congratulates Palin on ‘Today’ show appearance Santorum spokesman blames ‘vitriol’ against candidate for expected DC loss Cheney back home after heart transplant Survey: Seniors wary of Obama’s health law, but don’t understand it GOP Rep. Hunter wants Marine Corps to drop dismissal of anti-Obama sergeant Getting the DREAM Act right Canada oversold F-35, puts country’s role in program at risk RNC chief: Congress’s approval rating would skyrocket if Pelosi quit Romney says healthcare overturn would ‘not be an activist court’ Obama to hit Ryan budget as ‘Trojan horse’ Sen. Brown asks Clinton to pressure Ecuador for return of fugitive NCAA championship brings out the sports fans in Congress Rick Perry aide slams ‘unfounded’ claim painkillers influenced presidential campaign Poll: Two in three US Jews want Obama reelected Romney: ‘No. 1’ concern for women is economy County-by-county health comparisons encourage community action Kyl continues offensive against Obama on missile defense Google hosts virtual White House tour GOP senator accuses Obama of threatening the Supreme Court Gene Simmons backs Romney, says he regrets voting for Obama in 2008 Son of former Rep. Wamp raises $175,000 to challenge Fleischmann House Dem/CPA to offer tips on Tax Day Poll: Santorum leads in Pennsylvania Obama campaign attacks Romney on shilling for ‘Big Oil’ Wayne Brady tapped to replace Louis C.K. at RTCA dinner Romney surrogate: Santorum ‘hanging on with ego,’ should drop out Pelosi wants Hillary Clinton to run in ’16 News bites: TripAdvisor files antitrust complaint against Google Special election set to replace Rep. Inslee for 1 month News bites: Romney takes hit for past energy positions Tim Kaine keeps up torrid fundraising Sarah Palin crashes Matt Lauer’s dressing room on ‘Today’ show They’re coming for your gold assets Sen. Portman: Romney is nominee; time for GOP to focus on Obama News bites: No reboom GOP lawmaker warns Obama against ‘threatening’ the Supreme Court Axelrod: Mitt Romney ‘must watch “Mad Men” and think it’s the evening news’ News bites: FDA pressured, health insurers relieved and more Sarah Palin suggests GOP nominee ‘go rogue’ with VP pick Report: RNC, Romney campaign to launch joint fundraising efforts Romney struggles to put Santorum away MORNING READ