The Hill Articles: February 10, 2012

Obama budget cuts health spending by $360 billion Obama budget sees increased deficit Gingrich struggles to revive campaign with speech to faithful Trade agency sides with Whirlpool in dumping case CPAC buzzes about contraception clash Chu: Expect more loan guarantee failures Sen. Kirk released from hospital, moves to rehab center Koch lobbyist says brothers won’t be ‘intimidated or silenced’ by Obama aides Obama backs Rep. Conyers in Democratic primary CIA website reportedly crashed by Anonymous DAY’S END ROUNDUP Cantor mocks Obama, says his bigger government, taxes ‘built to come in last’ Iran cuts off access to major websites Energy and Infrastructure Act: Competitive and fiscally responsible Santorum doubles down: ‘Emotions of men’ a concern with women in combat West: Liberals think we’re selfish robots Romney: ‘I served in government, but I didn’t inhale’ Rep. Rehberg ups the ante on Montana outside-spending ban Santorum brings down the house with CPAC speech Christine O’Donnell: ‘Door open’ to another run, spot in Romney administration Newt Gingrich speaks at CPAC 2012 Implosion of a brand – The Susan G. Komen for the Cure Foundation McCaskill bring line-item-veto bill to Senate Obama shifts on birth control mandate after heavy criticism Congressman and his boots always ready for rattlesnakes, even in DC Decision could raise premiums Women’s health advocates form coalition to protect birth control Ann Coulter backs Mitt Romney, calls him ‘a square’ Santorum still against contraception rule despite alteration Navy names USS Gabrielle Giffords FCC releases map of areas eligible for wireless funding Romney pitches conservative credentials to CPAC Consumer confidence drops as gas prices rise Perry would consider position in GOP presidential administration Marines criticized for posing with flag similar to Nazi SS logo Post-Solyndra report calls for better Energy loan program, cuts risk estimate House committees to grill administration on budgets Occupy protesters, conservatives clash at CPAC conference Poll: Obama opens 10-point lead over Romney Eye doctor warns of dangers of political protest on gay marriage House GOP lawmakers unimpressed with change to contraception mandate Protecting the transportation needs in our communities Tim Kaine praises Obama on changing contraception rule Poll: Santorum vaults into national contention Geithner to defend Obama’s budget in Senate committees next week STOCK Act’s expansive jurisdiction could lead to abuse of power Mitt Romney speaks at CPAC 2012 Obama outlines ‘sensible approach’ on birth control Arizona Senate candidate backs former Giffords aide’s congressional bid Sen. Murray: Original Obama plan on contraception was better Santorum goes after Romney on energy, climate change Bingaman’s ‘clean energy standard’ might surface next week Google maintains search market share Poll: Santorum leads Tennessee, throwing Gingrich’s Southern strategy into doubt Contraceptives: Most pundits are wrong about Obama, women and contraceptives USPS fallout: Dems seek to treat bills as paid once they are postmarked ‪Watch live‬: Conservatives convene at CPAC 2012 Crowd goes wild for Santorum at CPAC Gov. McDonnell takes oblique swipe at Santorum, says daughter never got ‘emotional‘ in Iraq Top Santorum donor cracks Romney joke at CPAC, gets booed Planned Parenthood backs new contraception policy Report: DOJ set to approve Google-Motorola deal Unions for flight attendants, transport workers combine forces RNC ad hits Obama on fifth anniversary of his campaign kickoff As economy improves, GOP shifts to social issues West: Tea Party is like ‘The Blob’ New DNC Web video offers critical preview of Romney CPAC address Republican wants deeper military cuts — in Europe Rep. Barton goes ‘outside the box’ with burrito choice Sequestration and VA – Our veterans deserve an answer Santorum campaign reports $2 million fundraising haul Report: Adelson done giving to Gingrich as funding dries up Huckabee: ‘We are all Catholics now’ Trade deficit widens in December to six-month high Running a huge risk with Catholics Santorum clarifies: Men will become too emotional if women serve closer to combat Actor Bill Murray to CNBC: ‘I think we ought to be personally responsible’ Rick Santorum speaks at CPAC 2012 EMILY’s List backs two House candidates Sen. Johnson: Obama ‘not someone we can compromise with’ Ron Paul should attack Citizens United and run as a reformist third party News bites: Google developing home entertainment system JFK: The barbarian king America, the coming secular nation Rep. King predicts critical day for GOP presidential candidates News bites: Stagnated News bites: PBM merger, prevention grants, and more News bites: Oil demand forecast trimmed, BP trial looms, and more Senate Dems grow optimistic about Obama chances in 2012 Evangelical group holds firm on ‘pro-life’ link to EPA rule Follow Friday: @DanaRohrabacher Financial Services chairman under probe for possible insider trading Vice President Biden on birth control rule: ‘We can work it out’ OVERNIGHT ENERGY: Oil transparency battle, Solyndra report going public Friday GOP spurns Dem offer on jobless benefits as payroll talks slog on