The Hill Articles: November 19, 2012

Lobbying World Rubio walks back critique of rapper Pitbull on Twitter Time to remember farmworkers Bottom Line Actor would ask Obama if ‘the truth is out there’ Rebuilding GOP brand Rice worth fighting for Weyants World: November 20, 2012 Poll: Americans more interested in ‘fiscal cliff’ than Benghazi, Israel or Petraeus Coordination key to House Majority PAC’s winning record DAY’S END ROUNDUP Markets climb on ‘fiscal cliff’ confidence Poll: Americans believe Obama will reach across aisle, skeptical of House GOP Making progress on climate change at local and global levels Ron Paul: If people can’t secede, they are not free Silicon Valley Dems concerned about looming antitrust case against Google CIA climate-change unit closes its doors Austerity economics is bad policy and politics Kerry spokeswoman: Speculation over Cabinet is a ‘ginormous waste of time’ Party spokesmen to ‘ditch their ‘dos’ for cancer research Ron Paul: Petitions on secession raise ‘worthwhile questions’ Report: Homeowners see $26.1 billion in mortgage relief Oklahoma is latest to reject state-based health exchange Elizabeth Dole recounts her problems with high heels and Harvard men Warner says lawmakers will work to avoid ‘horrible’ sequestration cuts House Dems push for hearing on Sandy’s effect on communications networks Four more years to solve Iran crisis – if we’re lucky Karzai calls for Afghan control of US-run prison 97 Republicans sign letter urging Obama to avoid Rice nomination for State BSA adds Oracle to its membership roster ‘Fiscal cliff’ crisis McCarthy sees possible Obama, Pelosi split on ‘fiscal cliff’ framework GOP lawmakers push FDA on documents for meningitis probe Sen. Ron Johnson: Obama misled voters by saying tax increases solve fiscal problems Report: Judge approves FTC’s $22.5 million fine against Google Polls: Voters support raising taxes, say jobs more important than debt David Rubenstein: Congress reminds me of pandas Bipartisan deal possible on immigration reform Shell, Swiss Re want ‘unambiguous price on carbon’ Federal regulators warn lenders about ‘misleading’ mortgage advertisements With Dybul at helm, Global Fund will save more lives Bipartisan bill would widen exemption from health insurance mandate RSC yanks policy brief bashing copyright law as corporate welfare Hunter takes on McCain over Afghan commander nomination Possible recount looms over Rep. Mike McIntyre in North Carolina’s 7th district Challenges abound but Saudi Arabia remains stable in troubled region Builder confidence hits six-year high Rubio: OK for parents to teach ‘multiple theories’ on Earth’s age Existing homes sales rose in October Rubio weighs in on Nicki Minaj, Kanye West, Pitbull House resolution calls on Obama to reject UN arms trade treaty DREAM Act, not the ACHIEVE Act , is the right solution for undocumented youth Rubio says DeMint is his best friend Advocates: Probe Medicare impact on drug compounding Rep. LaTourette: Mandel lost because of ‘bad advice’ Obama visits Burma to ‘extend the hand of friendship’ NY Dems propose purchase of food for Jewish, Muslim families in need Renata Hesse named acting chief of DOJ’s Antitrust Division Monday’s global agenda: Obama in Asia Obama has ‘tense’ meeting with Cambodian PM News bites: Getting the word out Strength in unity News bites: Signs of trouble? News bites: Regulators probe patent ‘trolls’ News bites: Obama faces climate, gas policy choices World Bank report warns of ‘devastating’ global warming Obama vows support for Burma’s reforms during historic trip With election loss still fresh, GOP struggles to unite on path forward Opinion: In ‘fiscal cliff’ negotiations, Obama and Democrats face acute risks Murphy claims victory after recount deadline, West weighs challenge Lawmakers facing new pressure to extend unemployment benefits