The Hill Articles: January 27, 2012

Alan Simpson: Obama ran away from our commission Huckabee: Gingrich ad citing ’08 commercial ‘not authorized’ A closer look at next week… Gingrich: Muted debate result of Romney’s ‘blatantly dishonest performance’ Gingrich camp confronts visiting Romney surrogates Texas Dems, minority groups near huge win with redistricting settlement Obama campaign to return lobbyist cash White House boosts key homeowner assistance program Fiery Obama rallies House Dems for a unified election-year fight DAY’S END ROUNDUP Air Force will cut 10,000 airmen, bases Connecticut Democrats compete for new followers on Twitter DCCC outraises NRCC for year, but trails in cash on hand Nevada will be first state to announce caucus results through Twitter LaHood disputes report Florida governor was willing to make a deal for rail money Gingrich, Democrats criticize Romney links to Medicare fraud Rick Perry back on the shooting range Gingrich only candidate with experience to govern, says Florida Rep. Rivera Puerto Rico governor endorses Romney Park Police to enforce no-camping rule at Occupy DC sites Republican Wilson trails in New Mexico Senate money race Gingrich argues with audience member over Puerto Rico statehood Gingrich campaign changes anti-Romney ad Fitch downgrades five EU countries US, Japan make progress on improving market access Watchdog calls for DOJ investigation of Romney’s financial forms GOP candidate’s ad portrays Obama as captain of a slave ship Sen. Kirk recovering ‘more rapidly’ Carney: House GOP is obstructionist Facebook adds former RNC aide to campaign team Obama rallies House Democrats at retreat Richard Cordray to face Senate committee next week DOT fines Spirit Airlines over disability complaints Biden: Nancy Pelosi will go down in history as ‘second woman Speaker’ Connecticut governor won’t challenge Gov. Christie’s Super Bowl pick Gingrich talks Puerto Rican statehood, Cuba policy at Hispanic forum TransCanada chides Obama administration over Twitter Report: Aides claim Ron Paul approved ‘offensive material’ in old newsletters Biden: Dems will take the House Gingrich super-PAC slams Romney over Medicare ‘blood money’ Florida political insiders divided in primary predictions Illegal immigrants in military would win citizenship from Gingrich backer’s bill Top Gingrich backer warns him to stop Romney attacks Johnson threatens Senate filibuster over lack of budget Job growth lends boost to consumer confidence Top donor: Santorum will be front-runner ‘very soon’ Rubio lying low in Florida this weekend Gingrich, Romney continue to spar over Reagan ties Holder rolls out mortgage investigation unit The debate winner(s) and loser … Texas will not receive healthcare waiver Liberal Democrats say Pentagon spending cuts should be doubled Obama touts blueprint for an economy ‘built to last on new American manufacturing’ House GOP ready to move on Boehner’s plan to link drilling and infrastructure Senate GOP looks to prohibit debt-ceiling hike without budget resolution Speaking to students, Obama asks colleges to keep tuition down Governors to Obama: Drop private jet tax Twitter to allow censorship in other countries Bipartisan group offers way forward on health IT Toomey ‘disappointed’ in Gingrich over Bain attacks, moon base New Gingrich ad: Romney will ‘mislead, distort and deceive’ to win White House cyber czar stumps for comprehensive bill White House’s top technology officer resigns Sen. Boxer: LaHood ‘feels a little differently now’ on highway bill Promises, promises Treasury: No change in position on IMF bailout Ron Paul will defeat Mitt Romney in the Virginia primary ‘Morning Joe’ host takes credit for Starbucks earnings Sen. Boxer knocks airline for its response to new ticket price rules Northrop ‘disappointed’ its drone lost out to U-2 Supporting the Arab world, and not breaking the bank Bernanke to testify on state of the economy next week Huntsman steps away from politics in new job Report: Tea Party lawsuit involves Rep. Bachmann A long road for Newt and Obama Note to Gingrich: The ’70s called … Democrats’ strategy on Medicare: Let Ryan, Republicans step in it again Economy grew 2.8 percent at end of 2011 News bites: Apple responds to allegations of worker mistreatment News bites: Chevron faces criminal charges for Brazilian oil spill Gov. Brewer releases letter to Obama News bites: That’s the spirit? Easy Friday: House pro forma, Senate is out Dem governors rip GOP candidates News bites: Screenings, supplements, and more News bites: All eyes on Davos Romney opens up nine-point lead over Gingrich in Florida poll Santorum isn’t giving up on Florida Poll: Obama leads Romney and Gingrich Dems embrace new strategy on taxes MORNING READ Pew study: Ballot access improved for overseas troops Romney takes the fight to Gingrich in Republican debate in Florida DEBATE: Romney says healthcare ‘not worth getting angry about’ Santorum hits Romney on healthcare GOP Debate: Mitt to Newt: ‘You’re fired’ GOP debate: Gingrich knocks the media, and moderator Wolf Blitzer hits back Paul defends his health: ‘There are laws against age discrimination’ GOP Debate: Romney denies knowing about ad he approved Santorum says Gingrich, Romney ‘playing petty personal politics’ Romney: ’11 million grandmothers’ are not the problem Santorum scolds Gingrich, Romney for personal attacks GOP debate: Romney and Gingrich clash from the start Watchdog says GOP member of labor board wasn’t enticed to resign President Obama: I’m going to win reelection President Obama: I’m going to win reelection