The Hill Articles: June 6, 2012

Pakistan critics laud Panetta’s remarks on US drone attacks OVERNIGHT ENERGY: Senate goes nuclear this week and next Leaders don’t understand laws of supply and demand Q&A with Rep. John Lewis (D-Ga.), author and civil rights leader House, Senate Intelligence committees planning legislation to stop security leaks Sen. Hatch: Democrats are better off with governors like Walker Report: US to offer bounty worth millions for Somali militants OVERNIGHT TECH: Lawmakers push for data security legislation in wake of LinkedIn breach Senate authorizes legal counsel in filibuster lawsuit Potential veep pick Rubio reveals he’s colorblind Senate Republicans offer bill to fix student loan interest rates Senators weigh in on having some of America’s ‘worst-dressed people’ Sen. McCain: Daughter thinks I’m a ‘nice zombie’ ‘Top Chef’ star wants 
to cook for Obama Highway bill conferees given new instructions in House vote OVERNIGHT HEALTH: House prepares to repeal device tax Congresswoman meets an ‘Iron Chef’ House approves $32 billion Energy and Water spending bill Hillary for vice president OVERNIGHT CAMPAIGN: Walker’s rising star Wisconsin bellwether OVERNIGHT MONEY: Bernanke returns to the Hill Obama nominates Mignon Clyburn to second FCC term Senate confirms defense attorney for Northern District Court of Ohio Weyants Wrold: June 7, 2012 Billions more in spending cuts dodged in House votes OVERNIGHT DEFENSE: Senate GOP pushes sequestration strategies House Republicans tie jobs push to new energy plan Romney: Obama ‘knowingly’ held back economy to pass healthcare reform Sen. Grassley struggles to silence ringing phone during floor speech House GOP leaders to Obama: Cancel student loan rally, work with us LinkedIn confirms massive data breach DAY’S END ROUNDUP Senior lobby promotes effort against Medicare cuts Nasdaq to compensate investors for Facebook IPO woes DCCC chairman: Wisconsin should be a ‘wakeup call’ to Dem allies Analysis: HHS has missed nearly half of healthcare law’s deadlines Republican: GOP unlikely to force appearance from official of ‘crucify’ fame Tammy Baldwin downplays Wis. result, says voters didn’t like ‘idea of a recall’ LaHood, Senate committee hammer ‘lousy’ EU airline emission trading rules Obama issues veto threat for healthcare bill McCain, White House clash over ‘grossly irresponsible’ national security leaks Obama ambassador pick vows to keep hounding Sri Lanka on human rights Romney says Wis. vote a repudiation of Obama’s economic policies Senators ask federal officials to look into companies offering products to veterans Harkin: GOP wants student loan hike to blame Obama Rep. Price: Homeland Security abortion riders ‘unnecessary,’ ‘inflammatory’ Obama tweets for D-Day Barney Frank: Dems, unions made ‘big mistake’ in pushing for Wisconsin recall Phone makes surprise announcement during presser House Dem criticizes abortion, immigration language in DHS spending bill White House: Obama position on taxes remains unchanged GOP opposition to Obama’s pick for Iraq ambassador fails to materialize at hearing Lawmakers concerned by report that LinkedIn passwords were stolen Beige Book finds moderate economic growth, steady hiring America Ferrera wants meeting with Gillibrand, Sotomayor Rise in unemployment and debt is troubling The Philippines re-opens military bases to US forces Red Hot Chili Peppers jam for Obama’s reelection Secret Service investigating potential Romney email hacking Obama, McCain, Polis honor Ray Bradbury RNC chairman: Wisconsin Dems will tell Obama ‘go back to Illinois’ House gives another $10M to NRC to keep Yucca Mountain open Project linked to health law will pay to enhance primary care Michelle Obama presents garden-themed ‘Top Ten’ list on Letterman Senate Republicans demand details on coming sequestration from Obama Where is Ron Paul? DCCC books another $19M in ad airtime Ethics committee says case against Waters to move forward Report faults Pakistan for surge of deadly IED attacks in Afghanistan Military chiefs consider disciplinary action for Quran burnings in Afghanistan GOP candidate vying for Giffords’s seat says student loan extension can wait House Republicans move to block FCC’s political ad rule Black churches want FCC to preserve analog TV channels Boehner: ‘Even Bill Clinton’ backs extending Bush-era tax rates Regulators take heat for JPMorgan loss McCain, GOP propose sequestration amendment for farm bill Gary Johnson: ‘Politics be damned,’ running to win as third-party candidate ‘Soda Summit’ to commend NYC drink ban Pelosi calls on Boehner to cancel next week’s House recess GOP proposes amendment to guarantee parents’ right to raise children Rendell: Wisconsin recall a ‘dumb political fight’ for labor to pick EPA’s rules for new coal plants strike right balance Big Labor’s Little Big Horn Republicans push Wisconsin win as precursor to presidential contest GOP unveils $51.6B DOT, HUD budget New tax will hurt medical device innovation No sign of compromise as House Budget hears latest CBO warning Woman slaps Tom Barrett after recall concession speech Poll: Economic fears jump on news of poor jobs numbers Potential VP pick Marco Rubio reveals he’s colorblind GOP leaders tout Clinton’s remarks to renew push for extending tax rates Romney keeps focus on Hispanics with new leadership team Panetta reiterates calls for greater Indian involvement in Afghanistan Gov. Walker: Romney still ‘underdog’ in Wisconsin Union launching ads in fight with American Airlines McConnell introduces resolution celebrating hundredth anniversary of Chamber of Commerce House GOP to unveil domestic energy plan Lockheed Martin awarded $19M contract to address F-22 oxygen issue Copyright Office mulls ‘jailbreaking’ exemption Poll: Kaine, Allen remain deadlocked in Va. Senate race Reid turns the page, calls for farm bill passage Actress Amanda Bynes appeals to Obama: ‘Fire the cop who arrested me’ Poll: McMahon on the rise in Connecticut News bites: LinkedIn losing edition Poll: Obama opens up 12-point lead in Pennsylvania Dems blow pickup opportunity in Calif. News bites: Driving fast and fatigued Geithner warns Syria that economic actions will be authorized The American Dream is much more than acquiring financial wealth What Wisconsin means Wednesday: Finishing Energy and Water, starting DHS spending bill McCain: Security leaks coming from ‘highest levels’ of White House Michelle Obama presents garden-themed ‘Top Ten’ list on Letterman RNC: Walker win an ‘absolute disaster’ for Obama News bites: On the table? News bites: Strong lobbying push came before $1.6 billion solar loan News bites: Little consequence for breaking Mass. individual mandate, and more Wednesday’s global agenda: Geithner calls for global cooperation at Friends of Syria meeting House Republican to introduce anti-abortion-rights bill targeting District Unions suffer blow in recall defeat Rubio, Portman showcase foreign-policy credentials as VP search heats up President Obama in California gold rush Mitt Romney’s VP balancing act Tough June primary could mark end of Rangel’s career MORNING READ Dem Reps. Berman, Sherman cruise to general election face-off Heinrich, Wilson win New Mexico Senate nominations House approves slew of amendments to Energy and Water bill Rep. Pascrell trounces Rep. Rothman in NJ Democratic primary GOP lawmaker: Chinese officials are ‘Adolf Hitlers of our day’ Son of the late Rep. Payne wins primary to replace his father Wisconsin Gov. Walker fends off recall House votes to block enforcement of energy efficient light bulb standards Romney woos Hispanics over economy Reid, GOP brawl over highway bill Christie ally to face Menendez in NJ Senate race Senate Democrats blast national security leak about cyberattack against Iran OVERNIGHT ENERGY: The crucify clash that wasn’t Painting of decisive American victory serves as an inspiration US companies alarmed by Russia sanctions bill OVERNIGHT MONEY: That Morgan mess Romney woos Hispanics over economy The meaning of the white vote