The Hill Articles: March 27, 2012

Dems amused by GOP taking credit for economy gains Republicans jump at Obama’s ‘hot mic’ conversation Issa apologizes to Maloney over ‘outright lie’ comment during birth-control fight Moderates should support, vote for other moderates The primary factor Lobbying World Obama nominates interim FAA chief for full term OVERNIGHT ENERGY: White House, rather quietly, advances climate change agenda Capitol Police Files Carrie Preston Sen. Paul clashes with ML Reid over denied war amendment to Iran sanctions bill House votes to limit FCC on regulations, merger authority Friendly fire from Obama Boehner gives Bachmann seat for Supreme Court arguments GOP at war with women Weyants World: March 28, 2012 McMahon up 21 points on Shays in internal poll OVERNIGHT TECH: Wireless industry wants airwaves auctioned, not shared House accepts just two Dem amendments to FCC bill OVERNIGHT MONEY: House tackles budget and a variety of alternative proposals Reid files cloture on ‘Buffet Rule’ bill Supporters will pull Bowles-Simpson plan if prospects are dim DoD to continue buying Russian hardware for Afghans House committee okays latest version of GOFA OVERNIGHT HEALTH: Obama’s not very good day at the Supreme Court Bernanke calls gas prices a ‘moderate’ risk to the economy GOP senators press Obama on missile defense Government paid nearly $1 million for Stevens report Anti-incumbent group will target Tim Holden, Tim Murphy Democrats laugh off GOP taking credit for improvement in the economy Reid blocks amendments to bill nixing oil tax breaks, setting up Thursday vote DAY’S END ROUNDUP Bernanke: Sleeping easier, but economy has ‘a long way to go’ Poll: Majority say Gingrich and Paul should drop out Republicans block Dems from moving off their own Big Oil tax bill GOP scraps planned highway vote for a second day in a row McCain: Citizens United will bring ‘major scandals’ Lawmakers push resolution opposing UN regulation of the Internet US, Russia leaders urge Congress to provide path to open trade Boehner: When Obama is overseas it’s ‘appropriate that people not be critical’ House Dem: Stalled highway bill shows Republicans ‘hate America’ Gingrich tweets zoo recommendation while campaigning on Eastern Shore McCain: Medvedev slam shows Russians want Obama reelected Democratic mayor of Boston refuses chance to endorse Warren Why we should invest today in ‘Airports Inc.’ Reid slams Toobin, says justices’ tough questions don’t mean law’s demise Pentagon revamps rules of engagement for cyberwar Health law’s benefit requirements could undermine case for individual mandate Gay marriage opponents reveal political strategy in secret memo Senate to cast cloture vote on postal reform bill Tuesday afternoon The ACA must not be thrown by the wayside Ask A.B.: Supreme intrigue takes over DC Sen. Lee: ‘Likely to be a 5-4 ruling’ against individual mandate Democrats skeptical of USPS push to sponsor own healthcare program House panel clears abortion parental notification bill Pentagon presses Congress for more Iron Dome systems Michelle Obama to honor Taylor Swift at Kids’ Choice Awards Congress should get serious about immigration detention facilities Put cameras in the Supreme Court Report: US exports to China surpass $100 billion Bill creating veterans’ housing advocate passes House Poll: Romney overtakes Santorum in Wisconsin ahead of primary vote House approves JOBS Act, sends to Obama House to attempt 60-day highway bill House advances FCC bill; debate, amendments later Tuesday Dispelling myths about seafood consumption Ryan’s budget jeopardizes America’s national security Department proposes sharing government airwaves with cellphone carriers GOP up, Dems down after Supreme Court arguments on mandate Gingrich admits ‘money is very tight’ Report: Lawmakers pushing for weaker Volcker Rule reap Wall Street cash Poll: Kerrey trails Republicans in race for Nelson seat DCCC hits Rep. Grimm with ads on Staten Island Ferry Hoyer urges Boehner to let House ‘work its will’ on transportation Mobile broadband legislation black hole Sen. Mike Lee: SCOTUS hearing ‘was the best one I have ever seen’ Reid: GOP siding with Big Oil rather than taxpayers T-Mobile to FCC: Public not served by Verizon obtaining more spectrum Audio and transcript: Justices hear arguments on individual mandate Obama campaign starts ‘pinning’ on Pinterest Bachmann: We haven’t raised ‘white flag of surrender on socialized medicine’ Walden, Stearns argue FCC process bill locks in reforms National Security Agency deserves credit for our safety House Dems question funding for GOP’s defense of DOMA Boxer: House Republicans ‘coming to our point of view’ on highway bill Obama jokes: ‘Are the mics on?’ Housing market about three years away from full recovery Romney campaign iPads, laptops stolen from rental car Conservatives unveil budget plan cutting $7.5T over next decade Obama’s ‘Uncle Omar’ enters plea on drunk-driving charges EPA chief Jackson: ‘No plans’ to issue climate rules for existing power plants EMILY’s List backs Grace Meng for Ackerman seat Toobin: Obama healthcare reform law ‘in grave, grave trouble’ Ex-Sen. Dorgan’s novel headed for bookstores Supreme Court healthcare case draws protesters, politicians Bachmann vows continued fight against ‘socialized medicine’ at rally SECURE IT Act introduced in the House House gets clean bill of health on financial statements Sen. Coburn hopes healthcare law is struck down EPA proposes first-ever greenhouse gas regulations for new power plants McCain: Don’t give Homeland Security lead in defending against cyberattacks Pro-Santorum super-PAC ad: Romney can’t be trusted GOP leaders not predicting SCOTUS healthcare decision Reid says GOP blocking Iran sanctions bill Romney earns endorsement of freshman Rep. Jeff Denham Boehner avoids criticizing Obama for overseas remarks, breaking with Romney Consumer confidence drops amid higher gas prices GOP lawmaker: We can afford Afghanistan, but not a transportation bill? Home prices slide at beginning of the year Trayvon Martin’s parents to visit Capitol Hill, meet with Dems Panetta: No pattern of Afghan soldier attacks on NATO troops Sen. Cardin calls Trayvon Martin shooting ‘potential hate crime,’ pushes anti-racial-profiling bill Medvedev rips Romney for calling Russia top ‘geopolitical foe’ RNC video attacks Obama for hot-mic remarks on missile defense NASA wins award for best Twitter use Santorum won’t close door to vice president spot on Romney ticket Snowe gives Obama a failing grade in lawmaker outreach Pro-Romney super-PAC hits Santorum’s ‘unemployment’ remarks Palin to Santorum: ‘Good on ya’ for New York Times comments Republicans created the healthcare mandate; Obama wins if the Supreme Court throws it out! Rangel to pay $23,000 in fines for misusing apartment Donahue hits campaign trail with candidate GOP doctors decry health law’s ‘very bad medicine’ Weinstein to release ‘Bully’ unrated to avoid MPAA system House centrists to offer Bowles-Simpson plan as budget substitute News bites: Rats Freshman Mulvaney’s attempt to bring fiscal sanity to DC Mitt Romney, Jedi Master GOP, Dems come together to fight human trafficking by contractors in Iraq, Afghanistan Caroline Kennedy to raise funds for cousin’s House bid Sanders, Dems push oil speculation vote on tax bill Sanders, Dems push oil speculation vote on tax bill News bites: Australia sues Apple over 4G label on iPad Paul says questions about dropping out ‘silly’ Rangel agrees to pay $23,000 FEC fine over use of rent-controlled apartment Poll: Romney narrowly trails Obama, but winning independents Support for war in Afghanistan continues to drop Specter defends healthcare law, blasts Santorum as ‘too extreme’ News bites: Buffett Rules House Dems introduce $3.6T budget plan Trayvon Martin’s parents to attend Capitol Hill forum on race Have we lost our minds in this country? Gingrich begins charging for photos at campaign events News bites: Keystone competitors, the BP spill’s toll, and more News bites: Health law mandate under fire Crowdfunding: Don’t panic, don’t pout Obama: I’m not ‘hiding the ball’ on defense shield talks with Russia Republicans seeking out Hispanics Cast blame or take credit? Boehner pressed to switch direction on economy House GOP freshmen claim validation in Kinzinger’s primary fight triumph Chamber: Rollout of Dodd-Frank reform law leaves business in the dark House conservatives to unveil budget which balances books faster Defense lobby chief wants ‘eyes wide open’ to impact of sequestration cuts MORNING READ Tea Party converges on court for main event in healthcare debate EPA expected to unveil power plant climate standards on Tuesday Tuesday: House tries again on transportation extension Republican contenders use High Court hearing to blast president, each other General: Threat from rogue Afghan forces is going to continue Obama gives GOP ‘flexibility’ ammo Supreme Court’s historic case on Obama’s healthcare reform opens Bottom Line President of firefighters union says Ohio will be carried by Obama