The Hill Articles: January 23, 2012

Senators takes victory lap over stalled PIPA bill Advice for Romney Proponents of DC voting rights challenge proposed late-term abortion ban Obama 
on offense Weyants World: January 24, 2012 OVERNIGHT ENERGY: Obama takes center stage with speech Casino mogul’s wife to pump $5 million into Gingrich super-PAC Pakistan: US report on airstrike ‘contrary to facts’ OVERNIGHT MONEY: Obama revved up to deliver State of the Union Senate confirms Obama judicial nominee over Republican objections OVERNIGHT TECH: Lawmakers weigh in on high court’s GPS ruling OVERNIGHT HEALTH: State of the Union frames election-year battles Grassley: Author of legal opinion on recess appointments may have seen her last Senate confirmation Congress gives Rep. Giffords a Twitter send-off Leahy battles back on PIPA, pledges comeback House GOP yet to decide on tax reform legislation Scott Brown launches first ad of Senate reelection bid Sen. Leahy blames GOP for scuttled vote on anti-piracy bill Last holdout from Nebraska delegation signs up for Twitter Rand Paul: ‘Our dignity’s been compromised’ by the TSA Poll: Economy remains Americans’ top concern DAY’S END ROUNDUP House Democrat pulls support for SOPA FHFA report: Mortgage principal reductions would cost $100 billion House to vote Tuesday on FAA funding extension Obama applauds EU sanctions on Iran Report: Top antitrust official leaving DOJ Report: Many states lag in implementing healthcare law House sets up two easy votes for 6:30 p.m. Oil industry group says SEC must pull back transparency rule Sen. Gillibrand challenger linked to blog posts on sex, drugs and dating Reid pledges to defend institutions of government against GOP onslaught Rep. Giffords joins bipartisan seating for State of the Union Securing our future at home and abroad GOP lawmaker to skip State of the Union as protest DEBATE NIGHT: Can Mitt Romney get under Newt Gingrich’s skin? West raises $1.75M in fourth quarter President Obama to visit Intel chip plant on Wednesday ‘Limited edition’ of Ron Paul action figure is now available Keystone: Putting politics before the American people GOP lawmaker calls on Obama to chart course for Fannie, Freddie Giffords resignation sets off competitive special election for her Ariz. House seat Biden wades into ‘open marriage’ debate, says voters weigh character Place your bet on which cliche will be included in State of the Union speech McConnell calls Dem plan to jam up Congress ‘stunning’ National Right to Life creates super-PAC to battle Obama Obama delays budget for 2013 Doctor: ‘We’re very hopeful’ about Sen. Kirk’s recovery Reid takes a swing at Tea Party in opening the Senate Grassley’s Twitter account hacked Rand Paul detained for refusing TSA pat-down Democrats call for broader investigation into banks’ foreclosure processes Gingrich, Romney tied in Gallup national poll Gingrich surrogate says former Speaker did little to influence for Freddie Mac DOJ charges ex-CIA officer with leaking classified information US officials praise EU sanctions on Iran White House sides with TSA in Rand Paul standoff Leader of Ninjavideo online piracy site gets prison US, Canada extend lumber trade agreement This Week in Tech: Door opens for Issa-Wyden online piracy bill Carney: Obama sees ‘regrettable level of hyperpartisanship’ in Washington Rep. Ron Paul after son’s run-in: TSA ‘a police state’ that should be eliminated Gingrich tells Romney to stay out of fights ‘he doesn’t understand’ FCC can prevent crisis by moving on Spectrum now Which Newt Gingrich will show up in the Sunshine State? House committee to probe recess appointments Tonight’s NBC debate — will Newt do a Juan Williams/John King job on Brian? Making our defense strategy work for this century Warren Buffett defends Romney’s tax rate Willie Nelson to ‘fun raise’ for Rep. Kucinich Union: ‘We can live within’ labor rules in FAA funding compromise EU passes Iran oil embargo Dem accuses Gingrich of racism with ‘food stamp president’ comment GOP Sen. Mark Kirk suffers stroke Supreme Court rejects call for debate over Kagan’s recusal Healthcare reform board seeks comment on research agenda Romney blasts Gingrich’s Freddie Mac ties in Florida TV ad Dem joins race against Pa. Rep. Tim Murphy Feds slash natural-gas resource estimate; production to keep rising Reid, McCaskill in running for ‘pork’ award After a year of recovery, Rep. Giffords finishes ‘Congress on Your Corner’ event TSA: Sen. Paul treated like everyone else Obama to hang out on Google+ next week GOP launches interactive response ahead of Obama’s State of the Union Sen. Brown says he’s ‘most bipartisan person’ in the Senate Supreme Court rules warrantless GPS tracking by police is unconstitutional Romney’s offshore accounts bashed in Web video parody Weyants World: January 23, 2012 Romney camp zeros in on Gingrich’s Freddie Mac ties Partisan gridlock doesn’t have to be inevitable Santorum uses Roe v. Wade anniversary to hit opponents on abortion Gingrich tops 40 percent in Rasmussen Florida poll We must lead charge against Iran Romney: Gingrich ‘failed leader’ who had to ‘resign in disgrace’ Tighten the economic noose around Iranian regime Romney previews his game plan for debate against Gingrich And we’re back … Week ahead: Let the 2012 Pentagon budget fight begin Former GOP congressman to lead higher-ed group Ledbetter anniversary Brown, Warren agree to anti-super-PAC pledge, other candidates could follow Iran backs down from threat to US carriers Liberal group parodies Romney’s Cayman accounts News bites: RIM top execs step down GOP establishment ‘scared to death’ of Gingrich, says campaign adviser This week: FAA extension vote likely Mainstream media blatant socialist agenda And now for something completely different: Petraeus/Huntsman 2012 News bites: EU agrees to ban Iranian oil imports Trump: Romney botched income tax issue, Gingrich win ‘amazing’ South Carolina wants to laugh with the sinners, cry with the saints Newt, 1. Media Elite, 0 Easy Monday: Suspension bills in the House, judge in the Senate Sen. Cornyn: GOP expects State of the Union to be ‘retread’ News bites: Holding out Gingrich working to release Freddie Mac contract, hits Romney for ‘false’ claims News bites: Surging Gingrich, rare-disease drugs and more The week ahead: Obama to map out election-year energy agenda Rep. West insists no racial coding in Gingrich’s ‘food-stamp president’ comments The Week Ahead: Obama address, GOP fight moves to Florida Gingrich raises $1M off South Carolina victory Poll: Gingrich surges to lead in Florida primary Week ahead: State of the Union sets the stage for healthcare clash This week: Payroll tax talks begin as Obama visits Capitol MORNING READ The Hill Poll: Slight majority opposes Obama on Keystone XL The Hill Poll: Web blackouts got most voters’ attention The Hill Poll: Most voters say path to economic top is steeper President Obama set to bait GOP Opinion: For America’s children, education outlook grows only dimmer Opinion: Europe and reelection fears could force lawmakers into debt action Rep. Turner keeps his eye on Israel — and redistricting in New York Christie: Gingrich was ‘run out of the speakership’ Gingrich: Romney staff ‘erased all their computers related to RomneyCare’ Romney: Debate over tax returns a ‘distraction’ Obama to shift strategy on healthcare in 2012 White House rushes to define Keystone message ahead of Republicans