The Hill Articles: December 2, 2012

Obama pays tribute to Kennedy Center honorees at White House reception Lawmakers remain split on military detention despite Senate vote House GOP to speak to governors, business owners on deficit talks Inhofe: Some Dems won’t ‘fall on the sword of Obama’ to defend EPA rules Republicans ready to forget Romney and embrace Rep. Ryan on Medicare Corker doesn’t think Obama will pick Rice for Secretary of State McCaskill feels ‘sorry’ for Boehner’s hand in deficit negotiations Obama hits the links with Bill Clinton Pelosi warns ‘clock is ticking,’ threatens House vote on tax rates Geithner: Fate of deficit talks rests in GOP hands Sen. Graham: ‘We’re going over the cliff’ Report: Special election for Jackson Jr. seat scheduled for April 9 GOP Rep. Cole: White House treating Boehner like he is ‘Santa Claus’ Sen. Ayotte ‘disappointed’ in initial White House proposal Boehner ‘flabbergasted’ by Geithner offer Geithner presses GOP, says no deficit deal unless tax rates rise on wealthy Report: US-Afghan military base attacked by Taliban bombers Chambliss defends tax pledge stance, says he won’t be ‘dictated to’ DeMint could go from bomb-thrower to dealmaker on key Senate panel Convenience stores, lotteries face off over Reid’s online poker bill Obama punts to Congress over repercussions for UN Palestine vote Obama’s debt-ceiling proposal would ease concerns on Wall Street Sen. Lieberman calls for Obama to be more involved in deficit negotiations