The Hill Articles: January 26, 2012

In Colorado, Obama goes from gas to green OVERNIGHT TECH: AT&T presses Congress to pass spectrum bill that restricts FCC OVERNIGHT ENERGY: Lawmakers prep for nuke waste report probes — and maybe bills Newt Gingrich needs dominant debate to reverse a rough week Nelson up 10 points on Rep. Mack in Florida Senate race OVERNIGHT MONEY: House Dems get face time with Obama, Biden Romney deploys supporters to Gingrich campaign events Pascrell paints Rothman as afraid to fight a Republican Republican: Google inviting regulation Pelosi ‘wasn’t particularly interested’ in sharing a sofa with Gingrich Report says local races lacking TV coverage Ask A.B.: Showdown in Florida, Obama’s State of the Union Sen. Boxer optimistic on highway bill Waxman: GOP ‘so stupid’ to include Keystone pipeline in payroll tax package OVERNIGHT HEALTH: Romney and Gingrich face off on health — again Democrats congratulate Rep. Frank on engagement to longtime partner McCaskill pulls in $1.4 million, has $5 million in the bank Congress clears short-term FAA funding Cooperation with Gulf allies essential Five fights loom over Pentagon budget DAY’S END ROUNDUP Markey calls for FTC probe of Google privacy changes Video shows Rand Paul quietly detained despite TSA claims of an ‘irate’ senator House to move on insider-trading ban by end of February Defense Secretary Panetta: Cuts will have ‘impact on all 50 states’ Giffords’s husband: ‘I’m not running for Congress’ Poll: More than half of Americans would vote out entire Congress Lawmakers grill Google on privacy Lieberman can’t wait to try Dirksen’s new kosher nosh Obama fiscal chairman would be strong NC candidate, poll finds Wicker to boycott Cordray hearing to protest Obama ‘recess’ appointments Doctors lobby urges GOP to halt new insurance codes Housing experts back White House plans to help homeowners ‘Tough budget choices’: Pentagon cuts will shrink military, reduce ground forces Sen. Levin: Romney’s claims on military budget false Federal commission urges permanent nuclear waste storage strategy Senate Dems assail Citizens United decision on second anniversary Polls: Romney takes the lead in Florida but slips nationally Obama pushes natural gas on swing-state tour Evolving narrative of Barack Obama Biden answers question from fictional ‘West Wing’ character Biden answers question from fictional ‘West Wing’ character Study: Drug benefits already exceed new federal standards Pelosi: I’ve got nothing on Newt Gingrich Sen. Grassley demands meeting with FCC aide Tactical desire supplants strategic good in payroll tax cut debate Rep. Frank backs Kucinich in Ohio primary showdown Former Suns owner changes horses in Ariz. Senate race Romney ad warns Pelosi would sink Gingrich in general election Senate to take up insider-trading bill Gradual phase-in of Medicare regulation is logical Bob Dole makes dire warnings about Gingrich as GOP nominee Grassley: Obama thinks he doesn’t need Congress Obama: We need an ‘all of the above’ energy strategy Report outlines challenges for oral health Romney tells supporters to ‘storm’ the next GOP debate Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood’s son barred from leaving Egypt Gingrich blasts Romney as weak conservative and hypocrite Path rocky for Senate budget despite Conrad push House to advance line-item veto legislation next week Go west, Solar Decathlon Group says there’s no saving online piracy bills Congressman calls dining on raccoon ‘not too bad’ Gingrich: Romney’s latest attacks ‘hypocritical,’ ‘desperate’ Senate kills measure to stop President Obama from raising debt limit Obama: GOP rivals ‘wrong for America’ New-home sales post worst year on record Patriots player Ochocinco sends cheer to Boehner after State of the Union Barney Frank to marry longtime partner Bernanke goes back to school Obama’s speech long on rhetoric, short on substance Sen. Kirk undergoes additional surgery Obama-backed electric car battery-maker files for bankruptcy GOP primary fight a ‘godsend’ for Obama, says former governor Defense world braces for budget cuts Coburn: Americans should be ‘disgusted’ with Congress over debt-ceiling hike Sen. Tester brings in $1.2M for quarter GAO report rekindles Democrats’ call for more cuts to Medicare Advantage plans MoveOn.org and actor Justin Long mock Romney’s Bain record EPA: Palm oil flunks the climate test Obama points to Intel chip plant as example for future Chevy looks to boost Volt’s image after congressional hearing McCain: Brewer fight shows Obama’s ‘prickly personality’ Sen. Levin predicts GOP will cave on taxes to prevent defense cuts Lobbying spending falls for first time since 1999 Brewer defends finger pointing at Obama Obama seen in tense exchange with Gov. Brewer upon Arizona arrival Baucus, Hatch spar on debt-ceiling hike Congress must end partisan politics for all Americans Medicare nominee praises Berwick, touts work on healthcare law Chevy looks to put a charge in Volt image after congressional hearing Lessons from Iraq Santorum counters Florida exit talk, says he will be in state through Monday Iran open to new nuclear talks Santorum: ‘Indoctrination’ at universities key to left holding power Sen. McCain on debates: Audience applause a ‘waste of time’ Watchdog: $133 billion in TARP funding still hasn’t been repaid House Dems raise $61 million in 2011 Sen. Manchin to fly to Chicago to see Sen. Kirk ‘Virtually every’ GOP senator to disapprove of debt-limit hike, McConnell says Lawmakers, citizens react to the State of the Union via social media President’s words aren’t represented by his actions Obama hasn’t forgotten those critical of auto bailouts Confident Obama struts his stuff Poll: Rep. Gosar trailing Ariz. sheriff in GOP primary News bites: Dangerous working conditions in Chinese factories Jobless claims rise on seasonal layoffs News bites: Risky Gingrich campaign admits it provided no ‘witnesses’ to refute ex-wife’s claims Free New England: Repudiate the National Defense Authorization Act Welcome to the new America Thursday: Senate meets to reject debt-ceiling resolution First lady, Rachael Ray serve turkey tacos to schoolchildren Former GOP majority leader says Gingrich ‘not a conservative’ News bites: Upswing Report: Rep. Brad Miller won’t seek reelection Rubio: Gingrich made ‘right decision’ in pulling ad News bites: Stem cell scare, ideological judges, and more Poll shows Romney regaining lead in Fla. News bites: BP spill-rate battle revisited, solar trade war heats up, and Japan’s Al Gore Obama heads west to sell energy plan MORNING READ SEC inspector general Kotz won’t let sleeping watchdogs lie Rivals turn Romney’s strength against him Sen. Franken and conservatives join forces to fight detainee language Leak to media about Ethics probes ignites chatter on source, motives Mystery: What Nancy Pelosi has on Newt Reg Watch Appointments A presidential nomination cycle like no other we’ve seen Under Contract Obama presents challenge for the eventual GOP nominee Rubio gets off the 2012 bench The diner, refined Sen. McCain on debates: Audience applause is a ‘waste of time’ Favorite Girl Scout cookies of Congress: Rep. Kay Granger Favorite Girl Scout cookies of Congress: Rep. Kay Granger Ex-Sen. Larry Craig seen roaming Rayburn office building Congressman calls dining on raccoon ‘not too bad’ Lieberman can’t wait to try Dirksen’s new kosher nosh Tissue time for Biden: VP ‘under the weather’ during State of the Union speech Crossing the Rubicon Morning in America again Cummings questions Issa over removal of information in case files How Obama can win big November on his mind On visit to Arizona, Obama and Brewer spar over her book