The Hill Articles: March 7, 2012

Wise farm-bill investments could help to boost economy and health FEC told to tread carefully with post-Citizens United rule OVERNIGHT TECH: Senators observe simulated cyberattack House gets through first wave of amendments to JOBS act Grassley accuses FCC of reneging on offer to meet over LightSquared Santorum: Romney thinks he’s ‘ordained by God’ to win GOP fight OVERNIGHT ENERGY: Chu comes back to the Hill Sen. Toomey will stay out of Rep. Murphy primary OVERNIGHT HEALTH: IPAB repeal moves forward Bachmann warns healthcare reform law could be used to limit family birth rates Weyants World: March 8, 2012 OVERNIGHT MONEY: House Republicans meet to reach a deal on their 2013 budget DeMint back on the air for Stenberg in Nebraska GOP’s March madness Reid rocks, Pelosi rolls DAY’S END ROUNDUP Sen. Alexander: Birds must think windmill farms are ‘Cuisinarts in the sky’ Treasury deems Iranian general a narcotics trafficker Rep. Stearns office denies opponent’s bribery accusations House panel passes bill to force TSA to donate spare change Dems eager to debate Fed reform Obama didn’t get the new iPad before the public Santorum hesitant on more primary debates Deal ensures Energy Department will recover majority of Beacon loan Report: Satellite images show Iran might be hiding evidence of nuclear work Newt Gingrich stands his ground: ‘We are staying in this race’ Barney Frank’s words struck from record Internet providers warn against cybersecurity regulation Baucus, Hatch clash over Russia trade Senators prepare for cybersecurity briefing Limbaugh denies he’s losing money amid controversy over ‘slut’ remark Report: Americans still struggling with medical debt Rep. Cantor to meet Budget panel members behind closed doors Herman Cain: ‘Too soon for a candidate to withdraw’ Bipartisan JOBS Act advances in the House Son of legendary lobbyist starts own firm Director of Gore’s ‘Inconvenient Truth’ tapped for pro-Obama documentary House approves bill easing hydropower development rules Still searching for first win, Paul targets Hawaii with television ad Every foster child’s story needs a happy ending Defense industry group focuses on jobs as sequestration looms Rep. Kucinich vows to stay in Ohio Ali Wentworth: People in D.C. actually read books Obama makes swing-state energy push amid GOP attacks over high gas prices Rep. Issa: ‘Two and a Half Men’ winning with Ashton Kutcher Boxer on Boehner’s openness to passing Senate transportation bill: ‘I love it’ Dems tell Fannie, Freddie regulator: Write down mortgages or else It is time for cameras in the courtroom Video shows student Obama calling for Harvard Law diversity Gingrich spokesman: Alabama and Mississippi are must-wins Mortgage applications drop on slower refinancing Audience member faints at speech, Obama jokes it happens ‘all the time’ Jaczko: NRC might not meet deadline to impose nuke safety reforms Obama campaign says long GOP primary hurts president’s fundraising Consumer groups oppose delay in benefits summaries Centrist Dem group pushes innovation platform Romney camp says GOP rivals helping Obama, pushes them to exit race Rep. Pingree won’t run for Maine Senate seat Romney raises $11.5M in February Super Tuesday reflections Synagogue to feature the ‘spiel stylings’ of D.C. journos Republicans float dueling Medicaid reform bills Cain: ‘Slut’ comments won’t hurt GOP because ‘Limbaugh is not running for anything’ Obama announces tax breaks, grants for green cars Obama to push green cars in NC REFRESH Act: Meeting needs of hungry while cutting costs McConnell: Obama policies ‘designed’ to raise gas prices Gingrich uses Facebook Timeline to chronicle Romney’s alleged flip-flops The great American food debate Lawmakers question agencies snooping on employee emails Democrat doubles down on Romney connection to Limbaugh Boehner makes final plea to rally support for $260B highway bill GOP lawmaker tells Geithner: Keep Congress in the loop on IMF Cantor: GOP ‘looking to make sure Harry Reid follows through’ on JOBS Act Rep. Jones to push Boehner on tribute to U.S. troops CEOs release policy wish list after meeting with Obama White House policies ‘actually designed’ to raise gas prices, says McConnell Keeping America farming Republicans worry about healthcare law repeal’s impact on health programs Panetta: Pentagon reviewing military options for US intervention in Syria NRA endorses Lugar opponent, blasts senator’s ‘contempt’ for gun owners Paul tells supporters ‘we always win’ Getting more out of food aid Reid suggests he will allow further amendment votes on highway bill Santorum super-PAC calls on Gingrich to leave the GOP race Romney campaign says GOP opponents helping Obama by staying in the race Democratic congressman pushes federal judge to resign over forwarding racist email Romney says his tax plan ‘can’t be scored’ because it lacks details News bites: The changing oil landscape Romney: Obama can’t ‘precisely set the price at the pump’ for gas Senate Dems propose another $15 billion to fight foreclosures Rep. John Lewis backs Pascrell over Rothman Anti-abortion activist might keep Obama from unanimous re-nomination Black bourgeois shame News bites: Breast milk Romney wins: Conservatism’s Lost Generation is over Ben Nelson won’t endorse Bob Kerrey in Nebraska Dem primary Employers added 216,000 jobs in February News bites: Sprint might cut off LightSquared deal Wednesday: JOBS Act in the House News bites: Tea leaves Cantor: Romney alone has ‘clear path’ to nomination News bites: Contraception war simmers down ‘Joe the Plumber’ wins congressional primary Romney wins Alaska caucuses Super-PACs a new tool in trade groups’ 2012 election arsenal Despite Super Tuesday split decision, GOP doubts about Romney overblown MORNING READ Tribes rip Abramoff, ethics watchdogs The Hill’s Super Tuesday results map Super Tuesday: Mitt Romney narrowly wins critical Ohio Republican primary Rep. Kaptur triumphs in Ohio, ousts Kucinich Former Rep. Kilroy loses comeback bid in Dem primary Ohio Rep. Schmidt becomes first member ousted in 2012 primary Super Tuesday: Romney wins four, three for Santorum; close in Ohio Romney wins Idaho caucuses Sponsors rush from Limbaugh program over ‘slut’ comments controversy Santorum: We overcame the odds Perry: ‘It wasn’t a super night for anyone’ Boehner warns House GOP he will take a detour on highway bill Santorum wins North Dakota caucuses Romney hits Obama in primary speech: ‘Real change is finally on the way’ Obama knocks GOP candidates for ‘casualness’ on costs of war Obama and Congress inch toward US intervention in violent Syria conflict Newt Gingrich: ‘I am the tortoise’ of the 2012 Republican primary Santorum wins Oklahoma primary Sarah Palin votes for Gingrich in Alaska Santorum wins Tennessee primary Romney’s negatives are his fault Santorum attacks not Catholic Lobbying World Battle for Arizona Do not track kids’ online activities Romney wins Massachusetts primary Sean Astin Romney wins Vermont primary Romney wins Virginia primary Senate passes bill to prevent drug trafficking, adjourns Gingrich wins Georgia primary