The Hill Articles: March 5, 2012

Warren, Brown pick up big-name endorsements Romney: Primary fight ‘makes us tougher’ against Obama in November OVERNIGHT HEALTH: Will healthcare ever hurt Romney? Weyants World: March 6, 2012 OVERNIGHT ENERGY: Obama, challengers jockey for position Republicans tout recruits for Snowe seat OVERNIGHT MONEY: Transportation bill tries to get a restart Obama’s uphill climb Senate adjourns after lazy day OVERNIGHT TECH: Republicans target FCC for reform Ghosts of Alabama Holder says law gives ‘clear authority’ to kill US citizens overseas Barbara Bush on 2012: ‘The worst campaign I’ve ever seen’ House names two post offices, one courthouse All heat and no light: The contraception kerfuffle Weyants World: March 5, 2012 Santorum predicts better position to win nomination as opponents drop out Dem leader: More advertisers should drop Limbaugh DAY’S END ROUNDUP Business groups appeal court ruling on union poster rule Cooperative missile defense is already underway Republicans query stakeholders on drug discount program Poll: Gingrich holds strong lead in Georgia; Santorum and Romney tied in Ohio Rep. Altmire avoids getting thrown off Pennsylvania primary ballot White House moves G8 summit from Chicago to Camp David Ex-lobbyist won’t need a waiver to work for Vice President Biden Delay in arms sale only hurts our joint interests in the Gulf Consumer bureau opens student loan complaint line LightSquared will make for a better connection Report: Former Maine governor to run for Sen. Snowe’s seat Energy Department expands ‘clean fleets’ program Republicans prep Secure IT Act in the House McConnell describes ‘devastation’ left by Kentucky tornadoes in emotional floor speech Left contrasts healthcare law’s IPAB with GOP Medicare proposals Fluke says Limbaugh hasn’t called her to personally apologize Poll: Latino voters overwhelmingly support Obama Former Clinton counsel Lanny Davis joins Dilworth Paxson Amid GOP attacks, good news for Obama’s green-energy program Ron Paul touts support of Romney relatives Senate approves bill allowing countervailing duties Senate approves bill allowing countervailing duties Sen. McCain calls for airstrikes against Syria Report: US companies use complex maneuvers to lower tax bills Republicans blocking highway bill for ‘political reasons,’ says Reid America’s changing energy choices Obama tells Israeli PM Netanyahu there’s time for diplomacy with Iran Chevy Volt dubbed Euro car of the year GOP lawmaker unveils effort to roll back Fed’s powers, mandate Schumer urges FTC to probe Apple, Google over apps The Wilderness Society announces new president Farm Bill needs to be reauthorized this year In Ohio, Romney takes aim at Obama on energy Dems told not to expect Obama money Cantor tells AIPAC Obama is sending ‘mixed messages’ to Israel’s enemies Sen. McCain condemns Limbaugh’s ‘totally unacceptable’ remarks Obama: ‘I reserve all options’ to deal with Iran Administration touts health law during National Consumer Protection Week Latest Gingrich super-PAC ad says debate with Obama would be Pay-per-view fare Rep. Dreier calls on Putin to serve just one six-year term Rush Limbaugh says ‘apology was sincere’ Healthcare mandate is unconstitutional Edwards asks judge to halt destruction of ex-mistress’s belongings Obama to actor Aziz Ansari: ‘I’ve got more Twitter followers than you’ McCain says HBO’s ‘Game Change’ disrespectful to Sarah Palin Florida congressman sleeps in office to ‘cut back’ on expenses Gingrich targets ad hitting Obama on gas prices to Southern primary states Verizon urges FCC to approve deal with cable companies Cultivating our trade relations with Russia REFRESH Act: Strengthen rural communities and U.S. energy security Sen. Isakson accuses Reid of ‘failure of leadership’ President Obama to hold first press conference of the year on Super Tuesday Santorum says Obama undermines Israel ‘on every front’ Bill Clinton backs Delaney in Maryland House primary Hoyer says Fluke should sue Limbaugh over ‘slut’ comments Hillary Clinton and Ron Paul exchange civil words Lieberman: US must make ‘ironclad pledge’ to prevent nuclear Iran Service sector grows at fastest pace in a year Coverage limits lifted for 105 million Americans thanks to health law, administration says Cantor: US allies questioning Obama’s ‘resolve’ Santorum: Cantor ‘just factually wrong’ on Romney’s economic plan Norquist: Romney made a ‘mistake’ in pushing individual mandate The week ahead: Dems try to move roads bill This Week in Tech: House panel prepares to overhaul FCC Rubio proposes sanctions to speed transition to democracy in Syria Santorum: Cantor supports Romney because both ‘used to just tinkering around the edges’ Former Attorney General Ashcroft endorses Romney Romney helps Hatch ahead of primary The week ahead: Israel, Syria turn focus to Middle East The week ahead: Obama, GOP to spar on gas prices Third poll shows Brown ahead of Warren in Massachusetts News bites: Foursquare founder leaves company Graham tells Obama to ‘quit talking about what Israel should or should not do’ Obama: ‘I have Israel’s back’ Rep. Cantor questions Obama’s ‘resolve’ to prevent nuclear Iran Easy Monday: Prepping for transportation in the Senate, post offices in the House Dems blame Wall Street for high gas prices, urge CFTC action McCain ‘expecting’ Super Tuesday to make Romney nomination ‘inevitable’ End the Republican Party; start the Ron Paul Party New York dependency on Wall Street Trump: George Will a ‘hack’ and ‘fool’ for suggesting GOP focus on congressional elections over White House News bites: Holding back News bites: Santorum’s past, FDA’s overhaul and more Polls show Romney gaining nationally, pulling ahead in Ohio Cantor predicts Romney will sweep Virginia’s Super Tuesday delegates Gingrich says Romney’s ‘rich enough’ to not worry about rising gas prices Sen. Coburn endorses Romney for president News bites: They’re drilling baby, drilling This week: High expectations for Feb. jobs report Week ahead: Battles over birth control, Medicare cuts The danger of deadlock The Week Ahead: GOP field heads to Super Tuesday contests GOP hopes a better Mitt Romney emerges after Super Tuesday The Hill Poll: Use reserves to cut gas prices, voters say Hill Poll: Voters say no to aid for Syrian rebels and US attack on Iran Let’s take a cautious approach over Syria How to solve illegal immigration Romney’s focus ahead of Super Tuesday Rep. Denham targets underused federal buildings to cut government waste Dem Reps. Kucinich and Kaptur face off in cycle’s first redistricting showdown