The Hill Articles: November 13, 2012

Paul Ryan: Obama victory not a mandate Reid: Cybersecurity and defense authorization bills are next in the Senate OVERNIGHT MONEY: Obama, CEOs meet on ‘fiscal cliff’ Obama’s win shouldn’t be surprising Our differences should not divide us Slippery varmints in Boehner’s barrow Lobbying World Q&A with Jon Meacham, Author, Thomas Jefferson: The Art of Power Abramoff, Occupy Wall Street join forces on campaign finance reform Weyants World: November 14, 2012 Price wins support from minority GOP groups Plan for immigration reform Senate advances Sportsmen’s bill, aims to finish before Thanksgiving break Dems won decisively Mica waiting for leadership election to address Transportation Committee chairmanship OVERNIGHT TECH: Reid signals imminent action on cybersecurity Sen. Vitter roots for Louisiana talent on ‘The Voice’ Allen West demands recount in Florida Boehner asks for second term OVERNIGHT HEALTH: Support for repeal fades My priorities are North Dakota’s priorities Levin: Petraeus scandal won’t affect Allen’s postwar plan Our broken fiscal policy will demand tough choices Pelosi: Dems don’t want to go over the fiscal cliff OVERNIGHT CAMPAIGN: Angus King to pick a party High stakes as America swiftly approaches fiscal cliff Now that the election is over, let’s fix the country’s debt woes CIA needs policy review on drones Welcome to the new America Anchor: Obama should focus on jobs House rejects EU aircraft emissions tax Too many of our veterans remain at risk Sen. Brown: ‘We’ll see what happens” on future run Republican governors pressure home-state delegations on wind credit OVERNIGHT ENERGY: Wind tax credits in focus, Al Gore’s ‘Dirty Weather Report’ going live, and more DAY’S END ROUNDUP George Allen done running for office Wyden tackles Internet royalty bill criticism Almost $600M spent during election on ads focusing on jobs Geithner: GOP should be open to rate hikes in fiscal deal Ala. governor rejects state exchange, Medicaid expansion Nelson accuses GOP in Florida of voter suppression Lautenberg says storm victims will need more help from government to recover Dreier: Support Russia trade bill even though Putin is ‘not a good guy’ Pelosi: Dems don’t want to go over the cliff DC Metro begins selling commemorative Obama inauguration SmarTrip cards Poll: Most Americans would blame GOP if Congress fails on ‘fiscal cliff’ King: ‘Hard to believe’ Obama didn’t know about Petraeus Senators want Obama to request more disaster funding for Hurricane Sandy Durbin says election polls show support for DREAM Act Catholic bishop vows to keep fighting birth-control mandate FCC’s Rosenworcel calls for ‘conversation’ over reliability of cellphones in emergencies Pelosi sees no security threat in Petraeus scandal US deficit was $120 billion in October Business Roundtable presses for ‘fiscal cliff’ solution Van Hollen ‘bets’ Pelosi will remain in House leadership George Allen says he won’t run for office again Sen. Feinstein to press Petraeus to testify on US Consulate attack Senate passes bill to increase benefits for veterans with disabilities King to announce decision on Senate allegiance Wednesday UN votes 188-3 to condemn US embargo on Cuba Reid and McConnell start lame duck at odds on taxes, deficit issues Bono meets with Biden at the White House House members call for Benghazi answers, Petraeus testimony Make English our official language Report: Former Africa Command chief demoted, fined by Pentagon Kyl: Kerry would be a better pick for secretary of State than Rice Treasury official: Administration open to carbon tax if GOP takes lead Carney: Obama ‘certainly surprised’ by Petraeus affair Google: Surveillance ‘is on the rise’ Carney: Obama certainly not ‘pleased’ with Petraeus events Obama campaign manager’s next move: ‘Become an expert in red wine’ Gore warns of ‘climate cliff,’ pushes carbon tax in ‘fiscal cliff’ talks Poll finds support for repealing Obama health law at record low Small businesses remain pessimistic about economy Report: First lady gets first look at ‘Downton Abbey’ before US premiere Final Afghan troop level recommendations due to White House in ‘weeks’, says Panetta Consumer bureau’s deputy director heading for exit Boehner to swear in three new House members today Grassley: Senate will wait on tax extender package due to fiscal cliff talks Confirmation hearing will proceed Thursday without Allen Rep. Jackson Jr. leaves Mayo Clinic It’s time to get back to work & embrace Simpson-Bowles Rep. Polis ready to ‘move on’ from Petraeus scandal Manufacturers: Obama, Congress under pressure to get tough on China AAA forecasts 43.6 million travelers for Thanksgiving RNC co-chairwoman takes on Wasserman Schultz, says, ‘I’m not a hater!’ Sen. Sessions says welfare programs should be part of ‘fiscal cliff’ talks Mass. Gov. Patrick staying quiet on Kerry secretary of Defense speculation EPA could waive ban on Primatene Mist inhalers for asthmatics TSA to allow snow globes for holiday travel Flake expects role in immigration reform talks next year Stephen Colbert shuts down his super-PAC Rep. Walden asks colleagues for support to be NRCC chairman Tech CEOs urge Obama, Congress to steer clear of ‘fiscal cliff’ Conservatives take aim at carbon tax Panetta on his future in the Obama administration: ‘Who the hell knows?’ HHS announces ‘innovation fellows’ Rep. Kucinich champions a drone strike app that Apple has blocked Parents fight for better schools Ryan pushes Price for House leadership post Pandora founder rejects criticism of Internet royalty bill Ford CEO to attend Obama meeting with business leaders First lesson of Superstorm Sandy: Improve communication First week back, Senate to consider Sportsmen’s Act Durbin: Jackson Jr. should ‘step up and say more’ to constituents Politics and religion: How religious groups voted Pro-mustache group gives blessing to Axelrod’s hairy wager Rick Perry opposes secession for Texas A better way to manage information in times of disaster Democratic Rep. Clarke: Happy Diwali News bites: They’re back News bites: More women behind the wheel Congress, White House must now deliver on immigration reform Trio of GOP House members mulling run against Sen. Pryor Tuesday: They’re back … News bites: It wasn’t Medicare, Ryan says Forward-thinking advice for the GOP Wasserman Schultz ‘shocked’ if Pelosi stepped down as leader Rep. Cummings: Petraeus scandal ‘critical moment for our military’ Tuesday’s global agenda: Petraeus fallout shakes up Obama’s national-security team The Hill’s Bob Cusack discusses Grover Norquist’s tax pledge on ‘Morning Joe’ News bites: Key Microsoft exec departs Report: DOJ Jackson Jr. probe expands to cover lawmaker’s wife Rep. Ryan: GOP ticket didn’t lose election on budget, Medicare News bites: China’s oil ambitions, the US production boom, and more Dems short on votes for filibuster reform Key advisers poised to leave Obama Norquist tax pledge takes election hit MORNING READ Super-PACs already planning for 2014 West refuses to concede as opponent arrives in DC for orientation events Gen. Allen entangled in Petraeus FBI probe Report: Corporate execs pushing for territorial system looking out for themselves Report: Kerry being considered to replace Panetta as Defense secretary Lawmakers turn up heat on FBI over investigation of Petraeus Emanuel: Jackson Jr. should address voters amid reported plea talks Congresswomen jockeying for House GOP leadership positions US Chamber gives Republicans cover on immigration overhaul Oil industry tax breaks face the ‘fiscal cliff’ Bottom Line