The Hill Articles: February 22, 2012

Five things to watch in pivotal Republican debate in Arizona Poll: Thompson ahead of Baldwin in Wisconsin Senate race Dem leader Pelosi blames Wall Street for spike in gas prices Gingrich calls on Congress to investigate North Dakota bird lawsuit Detroit editor criticizes Romney for selective editing of endorsement Chamber to members: Tell Congress to make passing highway bill job No. 1 Conservative leader says Romney tax plan ‘not inspiring’ Federal judge strikes down Washington state’s morning-after pill mandate Clinton on testify on foreign policy budget next week DAY’S END ROUNDUP Pro-Obama super-PAC ad hits Romney on auto bailout opposition Rubio: Republicans need to reset messaging on immigration Democrats largely embrace Obama tax framework CBO: Stimulus continues to deliver Sen. Brown: Let women serve in combat From one Herman Cain super-PAC to another Poll: Obama catches GOP field in Arizona SEC head signs off on STOCK Act Carney debuts new glasses (again) T-Mobile asks FCC to block Verizon-cable deal Senate, House offices sent mail containing suspicious powder Finance ministers delay decision on European bailout fund Sen. Scott Brown urges Pentagon to allow women to serve in combat Ask A.B.: Romney’s last chance? Senate Dems push FEC to toughen super-PAC rules Sen. Warner calls for tougher standards for electronic medical records Virginia House passes controversial anti-abortion bill Kirk set to talk trade on Capitol Hill Obama will find ‘something better to do’ than watch GOP debate DeMint: Mitch Daniels only last-minute candidate ‘who could make it happen’ Done till December House Dems to Obama: Be ready to tap emergency oil reserves Supreme Court punts on right to challenge Medicaid cuts Polls show Romney in trouble in two Super Tuesday GOP primaries Obama super-PAC debuts new Michigan ad bashing Romney on auto bailout AFL-CIO takes aim at Apple with petition Consumer group accuses Google of misleading users about privacy changes Rand Paul offers free cataract surgery for uninsured during break Santorum responds to Romney tax plan: ‘Welcome to the party, governor’ GOP senator gives up beer and ice cream for Lent Advise and assist or hold back and hope? Carney: Obama ‘fully appreciates’ impact of rising gas prices Obama corporate tax overhaul would lower top rate to 28 percent Lawmakers strike a pose against same-sex marriage ban Simpson calls Santorum ‘homophobic’ In t-shirt sales, Mitt Romney barely ahead of Sarah Palin Mortgage applications dropped last week Poll: Incumbent Stabenow opens up big lead over Hoekstra in Michigan Nearly 400 House staffers left to become lobbyists, study finds Cyber Security Act of 2012 requires a liability protection bug fix Gingrich taps Rick Perry on campaign trail in Arizona House GOP tax chief praises Obama for releasing plan Exporting natural gas will be good for America Seven killed in Afghan protests over Quran burning In defense of bundlers FCC chief calls for industry to boost cybersecurity Sen. Burr: STOCK Act was a waste of time The new transportation bill will only make a bad situation worse Dem senators praise consumer bureau probe of overdraft fees Romney: I’m going to lower tax rates ‘across the board’ Top Romney PAC donor gave millions to cap-and-trade effort Obama tax plan takes scalpel to oil tax breaks, boosts renewables New Romney proposal would cut individual tax rates by 20 percent Israel dismisses warnings from US about attacking Iran Christie among GOP governors taking fed funds for health law Obama: African-American museum ‘a monument for all time’ Santorum gets ashes but Gingrich skips Ash Wednesday Mass Obama says African-American museum ‘has been a long time coming’ Actor Kal Penn returns to politics as Obama campaign co-chairman Social media monitoring is critical for government operations Colbert says people riding his ‘wallet tails’ by creating super-PACs The PBS Clinton series’ lack of proportionality House looks to advance California water rights bill next week Car crashes into congressman’s office The Iran containment fallacy Anti-abortion-rights PAC endorses Santorum Trump tapes Michigan robocall for Romney bashing Santorum Poll: Auto bailouts buoying Obama against GOP candidates in Michigan Sales of existing homes hit near-two-year high State flexibility necessary in education reform Reason over relics: Restructuring our nuclear force Top EU court to decide whether trade treaty with US violates rights The highway to jobs (and re-election) Jackson Lee to face challenge from rapper Cornbreadd in November Santorum brushes aside Satan report as ‘absurd’ Gingrich looks to revive his campaign with 30-minute ad on energy Sen. Schumer mixes up rappers, cites ‘L.L. Kool Herc’ Study: Three out of four low-wage workers lack access to employer coverage Buddy Roemer to make third-party bid A non-Western representative for World Bank chief The Fed finances the deficit Consumer groups urge FCC to block Verizon-cable deal GOP interest in presidential race slips as Obama leads GOP challengers Restoring our economy starts with infrastructure Nuclear inspectors denied access in Iran News bites: Welcome back Pro-Santorum ad attacks Romney as similar to Obama Gingrich calls energy key to reviving candidacy Romney supporter: ‘My guy has a hard time’ connecting with people Russ Feingold slams GOP candidates on foreign policy News bites: Comcast to launch ‘Streampix’ video service Rep. Kucinich accuses primary opponent Rep. Kaptur of stealing his campaign signs Christie: Santorum Satan comments are ‘relevant’ in campaign News bites: White House misses GOP’s Solyndra deadline News bites: Train wreck Polls show Obama holding slim lead over GOP presidential field Longoria, Emanuel among Obama ’12 campaign chairmen Poll finds voters pick Marco Rubio for VP Detroit News endorses Romney, calls opponents unelectable Polls: Romney tied with Santorum in Michigan, but trails nationally Obama sings ‘Sweet Home Chicago’ Murdoch: If Santorum wins Michigan, ‘game over’ Auto industry turnaround is a two-party success News bites: Virginia Gov. rethinks support for ultrasound bill Romney’s reliance on older voters could backfire Navigating minefield of STOCK Act Treasury Dept. scrambled to dissuade credit agency as downgrade loomed Romney, Santorum face pivotal debate Fight over birth-control mandate becomes battle to frame debate MORNING READ Report: Fannie, Freddie regulator must keep close eye on mounting legal costs Consumer bureau targets overdraft fees President still tuneful Santorum risks GOP nomination with religious rhetoric Congressman aids in tugboat rescue mission White House seeks to deflect GOP criticism over high gas prices Sen. Cornyn ahead in money race to become Senate Republican whip K Street pessimistic about highway bills Lobbying World Tony Kaye Justice Scalia on religious freedom In T-shirt sales, Mitt Romney barely ahead of Sarah Palin DC named best place to meet eligible ladies Sen. Schumer mixes up rappers, cites ‘LL Kool Herc’ Santorum’s ’06 loss not just bad luck Former Rep. Giffords’s husband writing kids book Car crashes into congressman’s office