The Hill Articles: May 29, 2012

Bottom Line Lobbying World Contraception rule is legal Romney looks to pivot back to the economy in Las Vegas ahead of Trump fundraiser Garcelle Beauvais No middle ground found Gallup: Consumer confidence steady Congressman’s mom rescued after car lands in creek GOP can win on budget cuts In the election season, voice-over artists rake in the cash ‘Chubster’ House candidate gets workout from walking in campaign ad White House under fire for aggressive armed drone campaign Weyants World: May 30, 2012 Capitol Police Files Senate’s ‘designated curmudgeon’ keeps Boy Scout motto on desk Obama awards Dylan Medal of Freedom, ‘I am a really big fan’ White House disputes Solyndra-Bain Capital comparison ‘Words with Friends’-maker Zynga hires lobbying firm Romney: ‘I’m just a kid that wants to make a difference for America’ Biden takes week off ahead of daughter’s wedding Hope grows for Boxer to secure anti-suicide barrier on Golden Gate Bridge in highway bill DAY’S END ROUNDUP Obama awards Dylan Medal of Freedom, ‘‬I am a really big fan’ Trump spars with CNN’s Blitzer over ‘birther’ coverage Dems lose candidate to replace retiring transportation committee member Romney should denounce the birther Donald Trump Conservative groups target farm bill Flood insurance coming up for House vote Lance Armstrong prods Berman, Sherman on California tobacco tax Rep. Issa, Stephen Colbert promote Reddit gift exchange for the troops Pentagon walks back growing war rhetoric on Syria Obama campaign says Romney lacks ‘backbone’ and ‘moral leadership’ House GOP scuttles face-off with outgoing nuke agency chief Udall: Iran ‘can’t play for time solely’ in nuclear negotiations Republicans want records from Interior Department Revised FDA bill would cut deficit by $370 million Dems lose candidate to replace Jerry Costello in House Top senator on African affairs visits Uganda for update on Kony manhunt Schumer calls for federal review of grill brush safety, possible recall White House sees ‘chaos and carnage’ in arming Syrian rebels Commerce considers labeling Arab Americans a disadvantaged minority Michelle Obama, daughters stay up late for Beyonce concert Obama campaign strikes back at Romney on green energy Panetta tells Navy graduates peace in Asia-Pacific the next ‘great’ challenge Communications director to Newark, NJ, Mayor Booker exits after ‘nauseating’ controversy Poll: Majority supports special courts for malpractice suits Home prices tick up slightly in majority of big cities Stop the experiments on chimpanzees now Poll: Obama up big in swing-state Michigan Confirm Allison Macfarlane to NRC FCC names Disney, Netflix, AT&T to net-neutrality oversight panel EverSmoke offers Boehner e-cigarettes Sen. Kirk’s campaign might have broken FEC law, alleges ex-wife Michelle Obama: ‘We’re all fighting for a decent America’ Top Treasury official visits Greece as eurozone exit looms Liberal group’s ad hits GOP Sen. Heller for Wall Street ties Trump, Romney’s surrogate, goes on ‘birther’ offensive Pentagon denies report US special forces on ground in North Korea Awaiting the Court’s decision on healthcare Romney says Obama desperate for ‘a twig to hold on to’ on economy Super-PAC blasts Obama’s ‘public equity’ career Misinformation fueling attacks on Disability program Sen. Schumer asks airlines to drop preferred-seat fees for children, parents Report: House candidate Jesse Kelly’s family business took in stimulus money US expels Syrian envoy after massacre Poll: Europe’s economic woes weigh on continent’s unity Obama edges Romney by 4 points in latest Colorado poll House looks to add pressure on border enforcement this week Rep. Dold at 39 percent in Dem internal poll Romney campaign hasn’t asked Gov. McDonnell for vetting information yet Consumer confidence drops News bites: Destination RNC Michelle Obama promotes new book, praises Beyonce Ex-Interior drilling chief knocks House GOP for ‘grandstanding’ News bites: Happy summer edition Sen. Rubio to visit Guantánamo House to vote on bill penalizing abortion based on sex of child Investment vs. consumption NRCC hits Barber on cap-and-trade Does America still need a president? GOP Rep. McCotter to run as write-in after failing to make ballot Obama campaign ad knocks Romney for Trump’s ‘birtherism’ Romney revives attacks on green energy programs in campaign video Romney ad hits Obama for ‘wasting’ taxpayer money on Solyndra News bites: End is near News bites: Drugmakers will suffer if health law falls, and more Tuesday’s global agenda: Syria takes a turn for the worse News bites: Fracking spurs water cleanup industry boom GOP senators say Romney should select one of their own for vice president Senate pushes House GOP to move on Postal Service reform bill Lawmakers move to expand visa waivers to boost foreign tourism Opinion: Big Brother looms over House GOP’s ‘Orwellian’ cybersecurity bill Opinion: Taking French path will lead America’s economy to dead end