The Hill Articles: May 22, 2012

Our soldiers show courage without limit Preserving the bonds of trust Your American sailor For our wounded vets, every day is Memorial Day Coast Guard stands tall to serve the US Give gratitude to next ‘Greatest Generation’ National Guard serves bravely at home, abroad Everyone can find a way to honor our service members McMorris Rodgers slams Clyburn for ‘rape’ rhetoric Mitt Romney wins Kentucky primary Bill of the Week: Senator promotes sustainable supply Rohrabacher: Karzai will abandon Afghanistan after US withdrawal Weyants World: May 23, 2012 OVERNIGHT HEALTH: Contraception lawsuits gather steam OVERNIGHT CAMPAIGN: All about Bain Negatives won’t kill Romney OVERNIGHT DEFENSE: Panetta, Clinton push ‘Law of the Sea’ Treaty Our fallen heroes remind us of our greatness Sam Jaeger Two-party system stays Putting patriotism ahead of politics OVERNIGHT TECH: Lieberman says terrorist video proves need for cybersecurity standards Congress remembers Joplin on anniversary of tornado Afghan, Pakistan leaders to discuss supply lines, safe havens next week Our military families must be appreciated OVERNIGHT ENERGY: White House touts green energy credits Warren, Brown tied in Dem poll Rep. Kucinich: Keystone approval will cause gas prices to rise OVERNIGHT MONEY: Romney, Rubio appeal to Hispanic business owners Report: Some bishops ‘concerned’ by legal attacks on contraception mandate Poll: Rep. Flake’s lead shrinking over primary opponent for Kyl seat Michelle Obama to host ‘State Dinner’ at White House for healthy recipe winners Grassley: White House catered to lobbyists on LightSquared review The National Guard: Grounded in America’s past, Essential to its future Reid warns Senate could drop FDA bill GOP senator accuses Obama, Dems of setting tax trap for after the election Ford gets ratings boost, blue logo back Pentagon worried about fake weapons parts from overseas Sen. Reid ‘cautiously optimistic’ about highway bill talks Public-interest groups slam FCC chief on bandwidth caps Biden quip irks Joe the Plumber Reid: Tea Party sway over GOP standing in way of debt deal GOP senator: Senate Dems looking to exceed budget deal by $14 billion Senate panel clears $52.1B foreign operations spending bill Bain Capital debate intensifies in Senate US Airways flight from Paris diverted to Maine JPMorgan’s woes used to build case for Fed overhaul Biden: We will not do it their way again DAY’S END ROUNDUP Senators push GSA to dispose of unused property to reduce waste Levin: No changes coming to detainee provisions in Senate defense bill Americans still relying on the ‘Plastic Safety Net’ Blunt predicts contraception mandate lawsuits to be decided by Supreme Court Sen. Reid hints that Jaczko could serve out term at nuke agency Google completes purchase of Motorola Defining Palestinian refugee status and the consequences Halfway home to reform: Time for Senate to move on DATA Act Elections have consequences: Fast forward to Lame Duck session Pro-Obama super-PAC hits Romney on Bain in new ad GOP criticizes $20M PR contract to promote healthcare reform law Brad Pitt’s election prediction: ‘Going to be rather ugly’ GOP congressman compares immigration to selecting a ‘good bird dog’ Manufacturers urge trade officials to push for stronger currency manipulation rules Pharmacists: FDA bill will help sort out drug shortages Nuke chief to face Congress next week Consumer group: Drivers support 54.5 mpg fuel standard Obama keeps on Bain attack Poll: Obama up big in swing-state Pennsylvania GOP senators push legislation tightening laws on child tax credit Rubio, other freshmen push bill easing visas for highly skilled immigrants JPMorgan filings under review at SEC GOP lawmaker refuses to apologize to Karzai, despite Afghanistan ban House GOP launches women’s policy panel in new video Ros-Lehtinen says House will push for tougher Iran sanctions bill with Senate Retailers rev up campaign for online sales tax Anonymous hacks DOJ server, releases data Senate Dems back increase in air travel fee to close funding shortfall at TSA Clyburn: Bain engaged in ‘raping companies’ Google blunder declares Rep. Rangel died in 2004 Bravo’s Andy Cohen talks more reality shows in DC IRS expects more small businesses to claim healthcare tax credit Susan B. Anthony List backs Fischer in Nebraska RNC hits Obama on rising tuition ahead of Biden’s Keene State speech Crossroads goes after disillusioned Obama voters in new ad Obama’s Interior chief blasts ‘crazy’ Senate holds on nominees Embattled Hungarian government launches US charm offensive GOP governor Sununu: Romney record at Bain Capital is fair game Existing home sales, prices up in April Reid optimistic on FDA bill, faces pressure to include flood insurance Pro-Obama super-PAC uses Gingrich, Perry’s attacks on Bain against Romney Colin Powell keeps ‘powder dry,’ declines to endorse Obama Obama is no friend to small businesses Sen. McConnell calls for confirmation of Svinicki to nuclear panel Al Gore and Jimmy Carter were (and are) right Broadcasters sue over political ad rule Obama to tout renewable energy in Iowa Reports: Crocker to leave Afghan ambassador post Members of Congress talk as if they’re in high school, report finds OECD: Eurozone crisis could sink global economy Hatch primary opponent hits him on skipping debates in first ad Sen. Grassley criticizes 9th Circuit judges ‘going to Maui’ President Obama raised most from private equity, hedge funds in 2008 Ayotte: Debate with Biden would be ‘enjoyable’ News bites: SpaceX lifts off 9th Circuit defends Hawaii conference, but reviewing GOP request for details News bites: Seat’s taken Archbishop Dolan: Birth-control mandate ‘strangling’ church’s freedom The value of an honorary degree Tuesday: FDA bill to advance in the Senate Poll: Obama holds edge nationally, ties Romney on economy Former NLRB member returns to AFL-CIO Obama praises Joplin graduates, town as ‘source of inspiration’ News bites: European anchor News bites: White House official signals coming battle over Medicare cuts, and more Tuesday’s global agenda: Senate weighs funding for Middle East and abortion News bites: Heartland Institute struggles, Israel’s energy future, and more Dem-backed law could be downfall of Obama’s birth-control mandate Democratic senators facing tough 2014 reelection fights low on money Obama campaign turns to Rahm Emanuel, the ‘Democrats’ Karl Rove’ The war for men: Votes that Obama and Romney can’t take for granted Rep. Issa might not have the votes to push forward Holder contempt charge Club for Growth favorite leads in Arkansas Kentucky House race pits GOP old guard against Tea Party, Rand Paul Booker does damage control over remarks defending Bain Capital President: Bain Capital jabs fair game Tour of DC scandals proving popular Members of Congress talk as if they’re in high school, report finds Clyburn: I don’t give Obama golf strokes Bravo’s Andy Cohen talks more reality shows in DC