The Hill Articles: May 11, 2012

A closer look at next week… Gingrich to hit campaign trail with Romney McKeon slams Panetta critique of House defense bill Bank chief: We were ‘sloppy,’ ‘stupid’ Report: Health law rule to yield $1.3 billion in insurance rebates DAY’S END ROUNDUP Additional charges filed against White House shooter Obama touts mortgage refinancing to help economic recovery Majority say Obama’s gay marriage stance won’t change their vote House GOP issues second subpoena over planned coal-mining rules JPMorgan mess could strengthen Democrat efforts with Dodd-Frank Pelosi leads congressional delegation to Qatar OVERNIGHT BALLOT BOX: Shades of red in North Carolina House to hold another Chen hearing next week House to pass bill to speed up arrest of people who injure or kill cops Sen. Corker calls for congressional hearing of JP Morgan Chase Joint Chiefs chairman thanks wife on Military Spouse Day Dem senator’s response to JPMorgan loss: Strengthen Volcker Rule First lady tells Virginia Tech graduates: ‘You chose to be a part of a community’ House GOP proposes end to ‘telemedicine abortions’ Pentagon formalizes cybersecurity program with defense industry Matt Damon, Ben Affleck to host fundraiser for Elizabeth Warren Report: Pickens sells shares in Chesapeake Energy Obama shoots hoops with Clooney, Tobey Maguire Pressure grows on White House to label Haqqani terrorists SAFE Act necessary in wake of JP Morgan loss Romney makes play for North Carolina Poll: Romney opens up big lead over Obama US officials press India to remove restrictions on US agricultural exports Obama returns to his liberal base Obama touts housing refinance plan in Reno Senate to probe ways to save money at Social Security Administration Obama shoots hoops with Clooney, Tobey Maguire Aereo could kill TV business model, broadcasters say Dogs wreak havoc on interview with Rep. Grimm Switzerland tight-lipped on Bachmann House Dems call for hearing with NLRB watchdog Mortgage refinancing rises to top of White House agenda Facebook co-founder renounces citizenship Transit groups win award for ad featuring Reagan, Bill Clinton House to explore Iran sanctions, trade strategy, patent reform in hearings next week Josh Romney: Dad ‘loves Costco’ Court to hear lawsuit over ‘no fly’ list Sen. Gillibrand: ‘Thank God’ water didn’t break during hearing Romney can’t afford to lose Virginia Poll: Confidence in economy dips Study: Three-quarters of smartphone owners use location feature Trayvon Martin’s mom tapes Mother’s Day appeal against ‘Stand Your Ground’ laws If you like JP Morgan’s $2 billion loss, you will like Mitt Romney and love Ron Paul Frank: Case against Wall Street reform ‘$2 billion harder to make today’ Healthcare mandate endangers religious freedom Sen. Gillibrand on working in Congress nearly up until her water broke: ‘Thank God it did not break while I was there’ Afghan commanders not acting on US intel for night raids Republicans attack ‘intrusive’ survey from Census bureau Advocates warn automatic cuts would hit medical research Lawmaker pushes back against allegations of improper lobbying influence on Taiwan trip Obama to return to Los Angeles in June for star-studded fundraisers Airports Council chief: Randy Babbitt ‘should still be running the FAA’ Social-conservative group backs Fred Upton’s primary foe Liberal groups push for tax increases to expand Social Security benefits Rep. Frank ‘pleased’ with Obama’s change on same-sex marriage Obama campaign adds ‘clean coal’ to website after GOP complaints Dem: Gov. Christie angling for VP nod with healthcare veto Fire Joe Biden Romney to focus on family, jobs in address at Va. evangelical college Romney adviser: His treatment of Rick Perry shows his kindness Democrats introduce Bruce Lee resolution News bites: Facebook, browsers and cupcakes Embattled sheriff drops Arizona House bid News bites: Chesapeake faces major liabilities News bites: Texas-sized high-speed rail? RNC, Romney campaign say Obama ‘forgot’ the recession Inside the Lugar defeat Government spending News bites: Rough day on the Street News bites: Five California hospitals found with high per-patient Medicare bills and more Obama tells supporters: ‘We’re not turning back the clock’ Obama raises $15M at Clooney’s home GOP says Obama too soft on China when it comes to human rights Friday’s global agenda: Appealing to French solidarity in Afghanistan Both parties brace for tight race in Ohio Michigan governor joins online sales tax chorus MORNING READ Obama gay-marriage decision a possible game-changer in NC