The Hill Articles: January 3, 2012

Conservative Virginia lawmaker could challenge Allen in Senate primary Wasserman Schultz: Clinton ‘absolutely’ won’t be on 2012 ticket Rick Santorum touts family values in final pre-caucus appearance New ads from Missouri Republican aim for McCaskill, ignore primary opponents Consumers attached to their credit cards, want to reduce debt GOP hits new fee on health plans Liberal group rips Republican primary field over stances on Social Security Santorum says it would be ‘great’ to ‘crack the top three’ in Iowa Rep. Wolf calls on Obama to withhold Egypt aid over NGO raids Perry pounds Santorum’s fiscal record RNC: Five states to lose half their delegates White House: Iran making threats on the Strait of Hormuz because it’s weak Report: Regulators missing a slew of Dodd-Frank deadlines Perry: Final Iowa push is like ‘Omaha Beach’ Ahead of strategy roll-out, Panetta huddles with president Fire on all sides in Oregon House air war Huntsman uses number of endorsements to attack Romney Obama signs bill to accelerate TSA screenings for military personnel Meghan and Cindy McCain pose in newly released NOH8 campaign photo Club for Growth targets Rep. Upton as ‘liberal’ Huntsman say rise of Santorum gives him hope in New Hampshire Twitter admits it verified fake Wendi Deng account Judging judges’ ethics Look for the Romney hemorrhage starting Wednesday morning Gingrich intensifies spat with Romney as Iowa caucuses near House Dem wants West Point leaders fired after rise in sexual assaults Texas rep. says Perry should step it up on campaign trail Report: Apple to hold media event in January Newspapers revive interest in bill that would force TSA to donate lost change to military Gingrich would not support rape, incest abortion exceptions German-owned railway hires firm to lobby on Holocaust legislation Cantor’s music picks: Lil Wayne, Jay-Z, Wiz Khalifa Romney camp sees chance for knockout blow with strong showing in Iowa Dem lawmaker vows to wear sweater-vest if Santorum wins in Iowa Sherrod Brown won’t appear with Obama in Ohio Fed to shine light on interest rate plans Human Rights Campaign creates super-PAC Romney makes first Florida ad buy Solar industry trade group announces merger Obama campaign touts ‘promises kept’ to Iowa voters Gohmert: Obama trying to divide America Romney: I don’t know why Gingrich is ‘so angry’ over PAC-sponsored ads Gallup: Consumer confidence on the rise Rep. King says even he is ‘surprised’ he didn’t endorse in GOP presidential race HHS names 73 ‘innovation advisors’ Official: Lockheed system should give UAE ‘best’ missile defense ‘in the world’ Ron Paul supporters heckle Santorum Government Printing Office officially changes leadership Mitt Romney holds solid lead in NH Obama willing to work with Congress in 2012 on taxes, cutting debt Avoiding the looming spectrum crisis in 2012 ACLU sues library for blocking Wiccan websites Lugar loses potential primary foil House closes first session of the 112th Congress, opens second session Immigrant advocates hammer Romney on his promise to veto DREAM Act Why Obama must make recess appointments to the NLRB Obama won’t rule out recess appointment at consumer bureau Reality TV family stumps for Santorum Santorum: Romney, Obama ‘the same’ on healthcare Iowa Republicans expecting high voter turnout for tightly contested caucus GOP Rep. King knocks Boehner’s leadership on spending fights Pentagon: US isn’t leaving Persian Gulf Construction spending rises in November; still well below healthy levels SC Gov. Haley to campaign with Romney in South Carolina, New Hampshire Liberal reg reform group snags new director from Center for American Progress Club for Growth targets centrist Republicans in ad campaign GOP Sen. Alexander: Obama a weak leader ‘unskilled’ at working with Congress LightSquared names new chief financial officer Ad compares Bachmann to NFL’s Tebow Romney projecting confidence in final Iowa caucus campaign swing Iran warns US carrier to stay out of Persian Gulf US manufacturing ended 2011 with growth Winners and losers in Iowa Santorum surges, Paul pushes, Perry prays, Gingrich cries, cancel the Romney coronation News bites: Verizon cancels convenience charge News bites: Before they railed against rail Dick Morris: Santorum could win Iowa RNC attacks Obama’s record ahead of Iowa caucuses Club for Growth to drop half a million against centrist Republicans Bachmann predicts her finish in caucuses will ‘surprise a lot of people’ Panetta to roll out strategy review, report says GOP senator sees major progress in Afghanistan Santorum calls Ron Paul ‘disgusting’ for negative robocalls Reality TV family stumps for Santorum Football legend Harry Carson weighing House bid Gingrich says Romney lying about involvement with Iowa attack ads GOP breaks out ‘The Book’ on Obama Santorum jokes about sweaters: ‘Fear the vest’ Romney walks back Iowa expectations News bites: Quietly de-funding the healthcare law Santorum: Mission to kill bin Laden ‘defined’ by Bush, not Obama News bites: ‘Fracking’ linked to Ohio quakes, cops hunt for climate email hacker, and more News bites: 2012 hurdles Candidates make final pitch to sway undecided Iowa Republican voters Iowa GOP chairman predicts high turnout, unpredictable finish Romney Iowa event interrupted by Occupy Wall Street protesters Santorum touts blue-collar upbringing Obama to speak to Iowa caucus voters Tuesday ‘We’re going to win this thing,’ vows Romney Poll shows Romney, Paul in Iowa dead heat Rep. Steve King: I won’t endorse in Iowa caucuses