The Hill Articles: December 1, 2012

Republicans cool to Obama’s proposal to extend federal unemployment benefits Silicon Valley Dems hold out hope for high-skilled immigration reform Alexander to make bid for third term in Senate with strong backing Debt talks could redefine Senate races Republican centrists split over plan to extend only middle-class tax rates Democrats: We’re not overreaching in debt negotiations with Republicans White House to celebrate Kennedy Center honorees U.S. says North Korean rocket launch would be ‘highly provocative’ Administration marks World AIDS Day Sen. Sessions criticizes secrecy surrounding fiscal negotiations Sen. Hatch: Obama fiscal proposal ‘classic bait and switch’ Amtrak supporters warily eye Shuster as rail funding fight looms Obama urges public to pressure House on tax rates in weekly address