The Hill Articles: November 14, 2012

Rice would be risky pick Central Bank eyeing bond buys as ‘Operation Twist’ nears expiration Le Beaujolais est arrivé! Outside group spending controlled the 2012 election conversation OVERNIGHT ENERGY: Senate delves into Sandy’s climate link OVERNIGHT MONEY: Fiscal cliff dominating talks on Capitol Hill Let’s have a meaningful debt ceiling enacted CIA will carry on in wake of Petraeus affair The year of multiple mandates Don’t limit energy debate to fossil fuel vs. renewable Reid promises he’ll allow an open amendment process on Defense Authorization bill OVERNIGHT HEALTH: Approaching fiscal cliff OVERNIGHT DEFENSE: Obama pulls no punches on Petraeus, Rice and Libya Royce gets colleagues’ support for leadership race on House Foreign Affairs panel Senate votes down Lieberman, Collins Cybersecurity Act a second time OVERNIGHT CAMPAIGN: Campaign committees get leaders Sen. Grassley hits voting milestone Romney: ‘Gifts’ in Obama’s healthcare law helped him win Air Force releases findings of sex abuse investigation Grassley compares rushing vote on cybersecurity bill to ‘ObamaCare’ Group urges FDA crackdown on Cracker Jack product RNC chairman calls for full recount in West-Murphy race Lieberman warns colleagues that if Senate doesn’t act on cybersecurity, Obama will Rep. Camp subpoenas records on PR contracts for healthcare reform law DAY’S END ROUNDUP Shades of gray in our energy policy Mitt Romney attributes loss to Obama ‘gifts’ to his base voters McMorris Rodgers elected chairwoman of House GOP conference Sen. Bennet has no deadline for decision on DSCC job Warren Buffett endorses Hillary Clinton for 2016 Walden to stay on as chairman of Technology subcommittee Obama: No plans for one-on-one talks with Iran Rep. Matheson will vote against Pelosi for minority leader Watch: Obama’s first post-election press conference Adrian Grenier wants a peek at Michelle Obama’s White House garden Walden to chair NRCC Five reasons why Congress should pass Cybersecurity Act of 2012 Sen. Paul jokes he and Ron Paul ‘hijack the House’ McCain calls for Select Committee to investigate Libyan terrorist attack Obama vows to tackle climate change in second term Paul rips big government in farewell GOP senators blocking Treasury nominee over interest rate scandal Obama plans to meet with Romney soon Obama: Not the White House’s job to ‘meddle’ in FBI investigations Texas rep. nominates Gingrich for Speaker Obama vows climate efforts but stays vague on agenda Mueller meets with House Intel panel NTSB recommends mandating accident avoidance technology for autos Keystone XL pipeline deserves a second look Fed eyeing more bond buys as ‘Operation Twist’ nears expiration Poll: Small business OK with tax-rate hikes Reid: Deal to hold votes on cybersecurity and sportsmen’s bills expected Wednesday Norquist sounds off against Internet royalty bill Obama applauds reporter’s question, then ignores it Pelosi scolds reporter for ‘offensive’ age question Frank: ‘Zero chance’ of sequester deal without massive military cuts Boehner supportive of Superstorm Sandy bill, says Rep. King A tax grab in Ohio (by Wisconsin); Congress should pass Business Activity Tax Simplification Act Chicago reporter congratulates Obama on reelection in presser In Sandy’s wake, lawmaker suggests buyout program for flood-prone homes McCain mocks reporter for ‘one of the dumbest questions I’ve ever heard’ Speaker adds Paul Ryan to fiscal cliff team Obama says he will not extend Bush-era tax rate ‘for folks who don’t need it’ Obama defends FBI on Petraeus GOP members raise concerns over health law contractor Israeli military puts Hamas on notice via Twitter Clyburn launches bid to remain No. 3 in Dem leadership Man asks McCain: Are you mad that you look like McCain? Education crucial to ending extremism in Afghanistan Senate Democrats say deficit package must include stimulus Groups worry women’s issues may not dominate 2014 election Report: Corzine to blame for MF Global’s collapse McCain: Petraeus would be ‘very important witness’ on Benghazi GOP senators press resolution for Benghazi Select Committee Sen. Thune hopeful on Obama signing bill to thwart EU carbon rule House approves natural-gas pipeline off NYC coast UN calls family planning an ‘essential human right’ Ambassador warns against demonizing the UN in negotiations over Internet treaty AARP: Leave Medicare out of fiscal-cliff talks Restoring confidence, key to success in Afghanistan Obama-backed Medicaid cuts would weaken healthcare law, liberals argue Jada Pinkett Smith headed to White House Interior chief ‘regrets’ threat to punch reporter Sen. Alexander: Nation can no longer afford wind tax credit Congress should expand Medicare special needs plans The seasons of Washington Report: Lower corporate tax rate would boost retail jobs Allen West’s campaign blasts rival for attending new member events in DC Obama authorizes new cyber warfare directive Schumer: Deficit deal must raise tax rates on high-income families McCaskill: Missouri Senate race was not as close as believed Business groups: Washington must get serious about entitlements GOPers say new House rules hold key to ‘ObamaCare’ repeal Durbin calls on Congress to do more for veterans by passing two bills Hoyer announces bid to stay on as Democratic whip Boehner tells GOP to ‘sit back,’ fiscal talks ‘going to take a while’ Survey: Few firms plan to cut coverage as health law takes effect Virginia Dem Chairman Moran stepping down Trust methodologies, not pollsters Chart-topping singers oppose Pandora’s push for changes to music royalty rules Reps. Ron Paul and Barney Frank to Obama: Leave pot smokers alone Durbin: Tax deduction cap ‘part of our discussion’ on fiscal cliff Lawmakers urged to investigate Chinese cyber espionage The peculiar geography of the American electorate Pelosi to lead House Dems in next Congress Marijuana legalization for personal use reaches new high in poll Greens pressure Obama to veto airline emissions bill Sen. McCaskill meets new female senators in the ladies’ restroom Pierluisi pledges to push Puerto Rico statehood in Congress Survey: Employers held down health costs in 2012 Poll: Majority of Americans support gay marriage Rep.-elect Lauren Cheape’s path to victory Sen. Alexander: Fiscal woes driving demands to cut tax credit for wind power Poll: Majority supports path to citizenship for illegal immigrants Durbin: We’re looking at a tax deduction cap Sen.-elect King: ‘I have decided to affiliate myself with the Democratic caucus’ Protecting patients in wake of meningitis outbreak, while still preserving access to treatment Rep. Israel to remain as head of DCCC The GOP needs an immigration policy LaTourette doesn’t want ‘some jerk’ saying he’s not a good Republican Angus King will caucus with Democrats, giving them 55th Senate seat Sen. Rockefeller marks anniversary of Marshall plane crash Petraeus to testify on Benghazi Pelosi to stay on as House Dem leader News bites: Rail restoration Retail sales fall for first time in four months News bites: Petraeus case raises privacy concerns McCain says Susan Rice ‘not qualified’ for State, would block nomination Rep. Israel: ‘Only’ Pelosi knows whether she’ll stay as leader Wednesday: Suspension bills in the House, Russia debate starts Thursday News bites: Regulations will shutter hundreds of coal power generators, report says News bites: Compounders see scrutiny News bites: To be clear Watch live: The Hill’s ‘Fate of Energy Policy in the Lame Duck’ Briefing Obama to open ‘fiscal cliff’ talks with call for $1.6T in new revenues Panetta defends Gen. Allen, says he has ‘confidence’ in Afghanistan commander Wednesday’s global agenda: Time to arm Syria’s rebels? Rep. Ellmers pushes HHS on safety of health technology Liberal group launches midnight bid urging Pelosi to stay as leader Tax fight sneaks up on K Street Relationship between Boehner, McConnell faces tough test Incoming freshman lawmakers already have bundlers on K St. Gov. Christie’s Obama problem Rick Scott opens door to working with HHS on insurance exchange Zogby tells GOP: Change your message McMorris Rodgers looks for support in GOP leadership race Colbert’s super-PAC files termination paperwork with FEC Uphill battle for Rice to replace Clinton at State OPM: USPS projected pension surplus shrank Members call Petraeus to testify Pelosi dodges questions about leadership plans in next Congress McCain, Hatch, Rubio offer optimism on immigration on return for lame duck ‘A lot of energy’ in Obama’s meeting at White House with liberal groups Rep. Upton: ‘I’m not a carbon tax guy’ IRS: No AMT patch would cause chaotic filing season The Hill’s 2012 New Members Guide Russia trade bill set for House consideration House passes bills on federal contracting, space launch liability Senate passes House tweak to whistleblower protection bill House conservatives return with anxiety King to announce his decision on Senate allegiance Wednesday Romney’s top Hispanic surrogate: GOP must embrace immigration reform OVERNIGHT DEFENSE: Petraeus, Allen and Libya dominate lawmakers’ first day back Chamber of Commerce open to ‘fiscal cliff’ deal that raises revenues