The Hill Articles: January 20, 2012

Santorum in South Carolina cites the Bible, ignores Obama birther remark On K Street, 2011 was year to forget Sen. DeMint content to watch South Carolina turn into a “two-man race” House Republicans on retreat focus on picking their fights in election year Virginia governor takes subtle shot at Gingrich during Romney rally Lawmakers reach labor deal to clear FAA funding for takeoff Former RNC chairman says Dems could retake the House Newt surges again. Like he did before Christmas. Is this time for real? DAY’S END ROUNDUP Ryan confirms House GOP will present 2013 budget Warren, Brown hit impasse over deal to bar outside groups in Senate campaign Florida debate uncertain without Romney commitment Chuck Norris endorses Gingrich Rep. Issa slips away from staffers Fox News host defends CNN anchor after ‘open marriage’ debate question Judiciary Committee to hold field hearing on civil rights next week First Obama 2012 ads hit airwaves, prompting GOP pushback Michael Reagan endorses Gingrich Consumer group accuses Hollywood of ‘threatening politicians’ White House joins Google+ Consumer bureau requires upfront fees on international transfers Medical lobby keeps up ‘doc fix’ push Sen. Scott Brown calls on Romney to release tax returns White House declines MPAA’s call to hold piracy summit House investigates cultural trips to Cuba sponsored by Smithsonian Institution Bigfoot endorses Gingrich in debate lampoon Shaheen, Portman latest State of the Union seatmates Spectrum delay is not an option Chamber cuts lobbying spending in half for 2011 Wyden: Piracy debate shows Web is catalyst for change Pro-Israel PAC betting on both Berman and Sherman White House throws in the towel on Interior nominee Colbert tells SC crowd: ‘Vote for Herman Cain because Herman Cain is me’ Ron Paul: ‘We’re murdering ourselves’ with spending With piracy bill set aside, Senate set for easy first week back Romney falling, Gingrich rising after tumultuous week in GOP race Panetta says F-35 ‘absolutely vital’ as he lifts probation on Marine Corps jet Altmire up 16 points on Critz in internal poll TSA challenges report it is bowing to criticism by testing workers for radiation Labor union quits alliance with greens over Keystone pipeline GOP subtitles Obama’s State of the Union address SOPA, PIPA: Pause and reset McCain visits his Vietnam prison White House cautious after France threatens to withdraw from Afghanistan US trade officials appealing dolphin-safe labeling decision Boehner interjected on piracy bill Van Hollen: Scrap perks for executives to pay for tax cut Carney: Obama’s time in campaign mode ‘is still relatively small’ MPAA chief still wants action on piracy Score one for OPEC House Budget Committee to take up budget-reform bills Gov. McDonnell: ‘I’m thrilled’ to be supporting Romney Health plans ordered to cover birth control without co-pays Barbara Bush gets weepy during movie screening Financial Services Committee loses staff director Romney calls on Gingrich to release House Ethics report Republicans will try to reverse Keystone decision in next payroll tax cut deal Romney camp pressures Gingrich to detail Ethics probe Gingrich strolls to primary day Issa celebrates shelving of piracy bills, pushes alternative Federal officer invokes Fifth in ‘Fast and Furious’ investigation Romney says he won’t release his tax returns just because his dad did Choosing special interests over jobs, energy security South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley predicts Mitt Romney will take first in SC primary Cain defends Gingrich: ‘That’s the same kind of crap’ used against me Existing home sales pick up in December; sector showing steady improvement Kucinich proposes measure to mandate taxpayer-funded campaigns We stand ready to work with President Obama & the Senate So in love with you: Obama breaks into song at NY fundraiser Keystone is common sense Gov. Haley to headline NRCC dinner House Democrats renew call for medical device probes amid debate on user fees Mitt Romney says he expects Gingrich to win some primaries, too Online activists triumphant as Congress buries anti-piracy bills Warren raises $1.2 million in a day for Senate bid To President Obama, the ends justify the means Restoring balance in the regulatory process Rural state hospitals want Obama to nix healthcare law’s special deal for Massachusetts Supreme Court sends maps back in Texas redistricting case Why ObamaCare is bad medicine for seniors Democratic Senate recruit asks Obama to backpedal on Keystone pipeline Panetta to end probation of Marines’ F-35 DOT warns Super Bowl travel deals are not all winners Diabetic presidential candidate dishes out advice to ‘Butter Queen’ celebrity chef Stephen Colbert: ‘I like Ron Paul. I really do.’ ‘Duck stamp’ reauthorization up in House next week GOP chairman shelves Stop Online Piracy Act House Republicans pressure Obama to oppose bonuses at Solyndra Hypocrites: Ron Paul’s ‘alliance’ with Mitt Romney, and the right’s double standard on Gingrich and adultery GOP lawmakers blame Newt Gingrich for modern budget woes Reid postpones vote on Internet piracy bill Grandiose is not a negative for Newt Gingrich Newt Gingrich/Rick Perry 2012 A noticeable invisibility in South Carolina News bites: Dodd calls for Hollywood and Silicon Valley to meet over piracy House GOP looks to tweak Senate on budget next week News bites: Hybrid generation Santorum says he’s moving on regardless of South Carolina vote News bites: You are not alone Romney: ‘I think I’m going to be nominee’ Payroll tax conferees to meet Tuesday Romney wins key endorsement from Virginia governor News bites: Orange juice regulations, Medicare innovation, and more Keystone rejection could harm competitor’s project, exec says Poll: Gingrich maintains lead in South Carolina Rep. West calls Obama ‘weak’ on Iran News bites: Natural gas prices drop, ‘fracking’ revenues rise, and Tony Hayward gets paid Mitt Romney’s bad week MORNING READ Gingrich backer says he’s matured, atoned So in love with you: Obama breaks into song at NY fundraiser Pawlenty says Gingrich’s infidelities ‘concern’ him Gingrich lashes out at media in debate Romney slams piracy bill authored by backer Romney delivers another line tailor-made for attack ad GOP debate: Candidates recount campaign regrets GOP presidential candidates denounce Internet piracy bills GOP debate: Ron Paul quips his way through tax release question Romney dodges question on releasing multiple years of tax returns Gingrich releases his tax returns during the GOP debate in SC ‘Playing footsie with left’: Santorum attacks Romney, Gingrich on healthcare GOP debate: Santorum blasts Gingrich Santorum slams Romney, Gingrich for ‘playing footsies with the left’ on healthcare Santorum accuses Romney, Gingrich of ‘playing footsie with left’ GOP debate: Romney fights back at attacks over Bain Gingrich ‘appalled’ by questions about second marriage in presidential debate GOP debate: Gingrich attacks media when asked about ex-wife This Internet Spring could lead to an Internet Awakening Boehner at Republican retreat calls for unity to keep pressure on Obama