The Hill Articles: March 12, 2012

Justice blocks Texas voter ID law Liberal groups vow to expose corporate money in campaigns Senate Dems call for more IRS control of political groups Lobbying World A stone of unparalleled importance Weyants World: March 13, 2012 Senate soon to take up GOP jobs bill, says Reid Player of the Week: Sen. Orrin Hatch (R-Utah) Safety first for in-car gadgets OVERNIGHT ENERGY: Senate to weigh in on Energy Department loan program President Obama warns against a ‘rush for the exits’ in Afghanistan Angus King: I’m the two parties’ worst nightmare Obama: ‘Loose talk’ of war is contributing to high gas prices LaHood: House in ‘disarray’ on transportation bill OVERNIGHT TECH: Internet TV service countersues broadcasters OVERNIGHT HEALTH: Healthcare in the 2012 spotlight Picking a vice president OVERNIGHT MONEY: March madness not likely at Fed meeting Voters just not that into you GOP senators request budget hearing with Sebelius Senators push Pentagon to cut ties with Russian arms firm over Syria Sen. Lee slams Reid’s ‘political stunt’ on judicial nominees Romney: NFL owners ‘friends of mine’ Lawmakers look for ways to spare automatic cuts to pentagon budget Ambassador to Russia pushes trade bill after Putin’s election there Romney: Santorum is to the left of me on the economy Yahoo files massive lawsuit against Facebook over patent infringement DAY’S END ROUNDUP Sen. Johnson: Obama planned single-payer health care system that would ensure a ‘final bankruptcy’ for US America’s troubled water infrastructure Democrat defends New York City values, attacks Santorum Dems targeted over support for healthcare law’s ‘rationing board’ America is hemorrhaging knowledge as federal employees rush to retire Lawmaker plans hearings on Iran House should follow Senate and help restore Gulf Coast Longtime GOP lawmaker questions legitimacy of Obama birth certificate Gingrich renews attacks on ‘ObamneyCare’ Health law board repeal bill raises concerns with trial lawyers Wendy Spencer deserves an up or down vote Lobbyist opens Washington office for W.Va. ad agency Chuck Norris records robocall for Gingrich ahead of Deep South primaries The Cato Institute and the Koch brothers … Women of courage from 2011’s hotspots Gingrich ad: Romney ‘can’t beat Obama’ because of healthcare Sen. Burr says amendment expanding tax credit for natural-gas vehicles likely to fail Gov. Jindal will not endorse before Louisiana caucus GAO faults Energy Department loan program Commerce Department rejects Web group’s bid for long-term contract Reid: GOP blocking judicial confirmation process to embarrass Obama Carney: US faces ‘difficult challenges’ but won’t alter Afghan strategy HHS weighs accepting men who have sex with men as blood donors TSA, blogger spar after video questions body scanners’ effectiveness Treasury reports $232B deficit in February Afghans not ready to take over detainee ops, Sen. Brown says Three former Girl Scouts wish the organization ‘happy 100th’ Salazar: Obama ‘feels the pain’ over high gas prices White House: No change planned on policy in Afghanistan after shooting White House defends Obama on gas prices after poor poll numbers US files $25 billion settlement on foreclosure abuses Report: Healthcare law cuts put Medicare Advantage benefits at risk in some states Gallup: Obama keeps recent approval gains MPAA, Congress face off over R-rated movie ‘Bully’ Romney won’t go on Medicare, will keep private insurance Facebook ‘friends’ a new lobby firm Democrat’s first Senate ad ties Rep. Flake to Limbaugh House Dems press SEC to implement CEO pay disclosure rule Michelle Obama: ‘Let’s Move’ program not about ‘having government tell people what to do’ Justice blocks Texas voter ID law Taliban vow revenge for Afghans reportedly slain by US soldier Santorum calls Romney, leaves voice mail wishing happy birthday Gingrich releases new Web video featuring 175,000th donor States get ‘substantial flexibility’ in running health law exchanges Michelle Obama to make first ‘Late Show With David Letterman’ appearance Santorum decries killing of 16 Afghan civilians as ‘very tragic’ WTO upholds ruling that Boeing received illegal US subsidies Poll shows American support for US involvement in Afghanistan tanking First lady: Anti-obesity effort not about government telling ‘people what to do’ Bahrain: Effective diplomacy melds both interests and principles Strengthening America’s economic recovery by reaching beyond our borders God controls the climate, not humans, suggests Sen. Inhofe Santorum calls Romney, leaves voice mail wishing happy birthday Time to support the president on judicial nominations White House press briefing March 12, 2012 Ex-Israeli spy chief opposes Israeli attack on Iran Duggar family campaigning in Alabama for Santorum Trump: Romney rivals ‘disgraceful’ in continuing to pursue nomination Conservative seniors group: Dem senators will ration Medicare The Hill’s Bob Cusack: ‘Newt Gingrich is in a fight to stay relevant’ Study finds 18 percent of social media users block, ‘unfriend’ over politics Rubio makes first Senate endorsement LaHood to address League of Cities conference US territories, DC seek greater share of federal grants to prevent sexual violence Former Rep. Grayson crashes into bus en route to fundraiser Romney: ‘If I’m a weak front-runner,’ what’s Gingrich? Poll: Romney winning inevitability argument with most GOP voters Dems reprise website to call out House GOP scandals Democrat leads campaign to reverse R rating for ‘Bully’ movie House GOP leader calls for US to reject $37B IMF loan to Greece News bites: CNN in talks to buy Mashable News bites: Classroom climate battles heat up Energy and the economic recovery ‘Free the American West’ (but Western lands could trigger revolt) Gazelles and entrepreneurs: A to M as fast as you can! Romney says he’s ‘closing the deal’ Easy Monday: Senate preps for week of work on highway bill Poll shows trouble for President Obama on gas prices, economy News bites: Supreme Court spotlight, venture capitalists and more News bites: Clean bill of health Gingrich, Perry camps deny rumors of vice presidential talks Santorum says he would beat Romney at a brokered Republican convention Obama camp launches NCAA March Madness ‘bracket challenge’ Polls show GOP field in three-way fight for Mississippi, Alabama MORNING READ Specter says Obama ditched him after he provided 60th vote to pass health reform Moderation out of fashion on Capitol Hill Gingrich campaign’s survival depends on Tuesday’s Deep South GOP primaries Dodd-Frank panel faces pushback on rules for naming vital Wall Street firms