The Hill Articles: March 6, 2012

Q&A with Jay Roach, director and executive producer, ‘Game Change’ Rush and the Republicans After Super Tuesday … OVERNIGHT HEALTH: Dems gang up on Limbaugh Weyants World: March 7, 2012 Poll: Angus King leads in 3-way race for Snowe seat OVERNIGHT MONEY: Obama talks economy in North Carolina OVERNIGHT ENERGY: One year after Japan disaster, nuke chief heads to the Hill OVERNIGHT TECH: FCC warns that cellphone jamming is illegal Exit polls: Gas prices, economy are top Super Tuesday issues Russ Feingold makes first House endorsement: Ilya Sheyman in Illinois Slaughter worries as STOCK Act loses steam Not all women are in favor of contraception mandate Administration officially backs House small business plan Paul says he’s closer to Obama than GOP opponents on ‘reckless’ Iran posturing Santorum: I’m running as conservative alternative to Obama, not Romney DAY’S END ROUNDUP Sprint, T-Mobile urge FCC to pause review of Verizon-cable deal Report faults federal agency in deadly W.Va. mine accident Giving George Washington his due Iowa Sen. Grassley hints he’ll endorse Romney after Super Tuesday results Hoyer hammers Limbaugh over ‘slut’ attack Sen. Kerry accuses Romney of ‘aggressive’ and ‘inaccurate’ attack on Obama over Iran policy GOP candidates tout support in Nebraska Senate race Gingrich nods off on camera before AIPAC remarks Two of three hydropower amendments decided in voice votes Graham says Romney must win in South to end primary Sen. Levin sees Israeli attack to halt Iranian nuclear program as ‘very likely’ Boehner rebuffs report he’s lost confidence in Mica over highway bill Senate Democrats push plan to rehabilitate vacant houses, buildings Payne seat could stay vacant until November Gingrich looks past Super Tuesday to Alabama and Mississippi House GOP pushes to resolve budget dispute Reid says he’d allow Keystone pipeline vote Housing agency announces cost reductions for refinancing Senate confirms two Obama nominees McConnell: Obama appears ready to accept a nuclear Iran Poll: GOP voters would rather buy a car from Santorum than Romney Time for a principled stand for Middle East peace Obama lashes out over allegation that he wants higher gas prices Bill to overhaul FCC heads to House floor House advances bill easing hydropower rules Obama mocks reporter’s question on higher gas prices National Rifle Association will endorse Lugar challenger Wednesday Obama fires at GOP critics: Protecting Israel ‘is not a game’ Rep. Donald Payne honored in House resolution New congressional map shakes up New York delegation Club for Growth argues countervailing bill will increase taxes House passes bill allowing anti-subsidy duties against non-market countries President invokes his daughters in response to Limbaugh controversy ‘Good luck tonight,’ Obama says to Romney on Super Tuesday Obama dismisses GOP claims that he wants higher gas prices REFRESH Act: Farmers know conservation; Farm bill must put them first McConnell pushes for votes on Keystone pipeline, EPA rule Obama blasts GOP candidates for ‘beating the drums of war’ on Iran McCain slams military brass for inaction on Syria Santorum campaign message has some worried about focus Employer criticisms of new immigration rules are not credible Watchdog group: Feds aren’t doing enough to protect US nuclear plants Hoyer: No US intervention in Syria – yet Defense Department must cut ties to Syria weapons supplier Obama holds first news conference of the year DSCC chair doesn’t rule out backing independent candidate in Maine Baucus concedes long odds for tax reform in 2012 Netanyahu meets House leaders, thanks Congress for ‘display of solidarity’ Renewing our national commitment to a secure retirement Poll: Romney leads GOP field nationally Lobbyist hired to push for Smithsonian Latino museum US, others agree to restart nuclear talks with Iran A not-so-Super Tuesday Feds arrest Anonymous hackers with help of informant Senate blocks highway bill, but procedural deal could be forthcoming Republicans question extent of agencies’ spying on federal employees SEC head indicates slow going on Volcker Rule Rep. Issa raises his glass of milk to Oreo’s birthday Paving the way for the future of American agriculture Issa slams Bush and Obama over ‘secretive’ trade agreement Ron Paul: Fears ‘overblown,’ but ‘for us to tell Israel what to do, I don’t agree with that’ Sam LaHood: ‘Thrilled’ to be home after detention in Egypt Santorum: President Obama ‘has turned his back on the people of Israel’ Obama’s flashing red light to Netanyahu on Iran Union targets Boehner, McConnell over stalled highway bill Three yards and a cloud of dust Boehner: US action in Syria ‘premature’ Rep. Allen West: ‘Willing and ready’ to join GOP ticket Rabbi asks for ethics probe of House staffer US takes India to WTO over ban on poultry imports Sen. Levin, Panetta defend Obama record on Israel, Iran from GOP attacks Sen. Landrieu will ‘definitely’ run for reelection in Louisiana Dem lawmaker to protest Rush Limbaugh by not buying Clear Channel ads House panel votes to ax health law’s cost-cutting board Durbin demands Supreme Court televise its proceedings White House unveils plan to help borrowers, boost housing market Boehner says House could take up the Senate’s highway bill Netanyahu on Iran: Time to start ‘calling a duck a duck’ Sen. Murkowski: Given another chance, I’d vote against Blunt Amendment limiting contraception Farm Bill necessary for nation’s food security Senior Republican predicts voters won’t buy Gingrich’s $2.50 gas pledge Poll: Rep. Mica has advantage on Rep. Adams in new district Super Wednesday: GOP establishment lays down the law to the right Obama was right to apologize over the Quran burnings Julianne Moore defends portrayal of Sarah Palin: ‘Everything was sourced’ Longtime New Jersey Rep. Donald Payne dies from colon cancer Poll shows Romney gaining among conservatives News bites: GOP splits on fracking in Ohio News bites: Yahoo plans massive layoffs News bites: Sleepy drivers Cantor, Hoyer look to speed sale of F-35 aircraft to Israel Has Limbaugh flap hurt Santorum? Republican candidates accuse Obama of not standing with Israel over Iran Tuesday: Transportation and trade Reducing the Federal Reserve’s power Dems hammer Romney over Iran ahead of his AIPAC speech News bites: Debut Romney: Obama ‘fretting’ while Iran builds nukes News bites: Medicare deaths, Coke safety, and more Axelrod: Romney gave ‘cowardly answer’ on Limbaugh controversy Ohio victory could seal the deal for Romney GOP leaders’ focus is on controlling Congress amid presidential doubts Senate GOP and conservative groups clash on healthcare reform repeal votes Broad coalition leans on Congress to pass transportation spending bill Democrats strive to swing Arizona Dem Reps. Kaptur and Kucinich face off in primary under presidential shadow MORNING READ Breitbart’s editor in chief says his boss ‘the picture of health’ About time to be moving on If you believe Rush Limbaugh’s apology was ‘sincere,’ how’s that Tooth Fairy working out for you?
 Romney will rise on Super Tuesday Netanyahu says Israel can’t ‘wait much longer’ on Iran Abramoff says his corrupting influence reached into the media Obama favors sanctions on Iran, but Netanyahu says time is running out McConnell to AIPAC: Administration’s Iran policy ‘contains a critical flaw’ Holder: Clear authority to kill US citizens Export-Import Bank splits Republicans Lobbying World Q&A with Melissa Francis, Anchor, Fox Business Obama’s ‘new era of open government’ hits snag Linsanity hits Congress Rangel has bad back McCain touts bill, mulls firing staffer Congressman guards FDA chief’s purse No-excuse lawmakers: The members who never miss a vote Facing tough primary, Rep. Jesse Jackson Jr. misses votes for ‘business in his district’ Player of the Week: Sen. Barbara Boxer (D-Calif.) Poll results on tax rates could use a second look Report: Bill Clinton to fundraise with Obama