The Hill Articles: November 27, 2012

Rick Perry to announce ‘future plans’ in July Alan Simpson hopes Grover Norquist drowns in bathtub OVERNIGHT TECH: Wyden ‘increasingly concerned’ about Google antitrust case OVERNIGHT HEALTH: Entitlements fight intensifies Sen. Hagan will run for reelection Stop UN control of the Web Opinion: Debt ceiling gives GOP leverage in deficit negotiations GOP needs Latino vote Weyants World: November 28, 2012 Reid calls GOP attacks on Rice ‘outrageous’ OVERNIGHT DEFENSE: GOP ‘more disturbed’ after Rice meeting OVERNIGHT CAMPAIGN: Dems struggle to find DSCC chairman Jackson Jr.’s resignation letter read on House floor Reid: ‘Infirm’ Bob Dole hospitalized at Walter Reed Report: Romney campaign prepares to hand over data to RNC Rep. Royce selected as new chairman of House Foreign Affairs committee Issa looks to ban Internet regulations Obama signals immigration push in first meeting with new Mexican president Republican mulls primary challenge to Rep. DesJarlais House votes to require DHS to report on control of US border Pandora CEO Joe Kennedy and songwriter Jimmy Jam to headline music royalties hearing Anti-abortion-rights groups slam McCain Obama Treasury Dept. declares China is not manipulating currency What we need is a New Deal DAY’S END ROUNDUP Rep. Himes greets cold weather with Doritos McCain: ‘I would be hard-pressed’ to support Rice for secretary of State Report: Women sue Panetta over military’s combat ban Ryan makes pitch for extended tenure atop Budget panel Vitter warns South Sudan to release detained American or risk losing aid Paul warns GOP ‘in danger of becoming a dinosaur’ Pelosi to allow freshman Dems to elect their own for committee assignment Former NFL linebacker to run for Jackson Jr.’s seat House Dem asks EPA to test for mold, toxins from Sandy Reid: ‘Fiscal cliff’ deal must raise debt ceiling Poll: Americans upset with White House handling of Benghazi, but don’t see cover-up Intelligence agents need whistleblower protections too Reid: Fiscal deal must raise debt ceiling Schumer: GOP wants a ‘divorce’ from Norquist Rep. Cummings: Obama ‘determined’ to get deal before cliff deadline A bipartisan offender: The Internet Radio Fairness Act Republican reiterates call to shut down terrorists’ Twitter accounts Obama quietly signs bill shielding airlines from carbon fees in Europe Changing face of America increases urgency for STEM immigration reform Energy officials see little hope for climate talks Rockefeller: No decision on retirement House hearing on Amtrak funding set for Wednesday Protesters strip down in Boehner’s office Two sentenced for role in Fast and Furious smuggling operation Rice fails to convince Republican senators on Benghazi attack Durbin, Blumenthal ask FDA to review energy drinks quickly Romney tops ‘Least Influential’ list Make interest on student loans deductible Rice: ‘No protest’ in Benghazi Durbin: Don’t include entitlement reform in short-term fiscal deal Oil-and-gas lobby: Repeal of biofuel rule a top priority in next Congress Report: Less debt-limit wiggle room in 2013 Schumer says physical requirement for filibustering would make Senate more productive Leahy keeps tough protections in email privacy bill CDC: Most young people with HIV don’t know it When foreign investment and national security collide OECD: Recession a possibility without action on cliff, Europe Privacy watchdogs urge Zuckerberg to abandon proposed policy changes Sen. Graham ‘more disturbed’ after meeting Rice Watchdog group files complaint on Rep. DesJarlais to Ethics office Kitty Kelley eyeing next biography subject House GOP plans public push against tax hikes on businesses Top Energy Department official stays mum on future leadership Santorum ‘open’ to 2016 presidential run Outgoing Rep. Allen West leaves door open to running again Senate leaders invoke Robert Byrd in debate over filibuster rules New federal building to be named for Tip O’Neill Buffett: Not even ‘Grover Norquist’ would stop investing because of the tax rate Advocates push to save medical research funds from cuts Thinking big on trade policy FAA chief nomination cleared for takeoff as DeMint drops hold Reid blames Norquist for lack of deal to avoid ‘fiscal cliff’ Consumer confidence climbs again despite cliff Mica drops Transportation Committee waiver bid, supports Shuster Dem base fears Obama sellout Holocaust remembrance Ex-senators propose interagency council for energy policy Ukrainian Foreign Minister Kostyantyn Gryshchenko: Elections underlined Ukraine’s commitment to democracy and the West Senator congratulates dad on Hall of Fame induction Reid introduces bill extending federal guarantees for bank accounts Voters say ‘No’ to pot prohibition Trump calls Romney immigration plan ‘crazy’ Durbin vows to dismiss ‘voices from the left’ in fiscal-cliff talks Rep. Westmoreland named NRCC’s deputy chairman Home prices continue to rise in most major cities News bites: Tajikistan blocks access to Facebook News bites: Healthy, expensive airports Congress should act to save nation’s wind jobs Poll: Christie’s approval rating spikes in New Jersey News bites: Wealthy nations falling short on clean-energy aid Van Hollen: Dems have compromised on spending side Is healthcare a right, privilege, or none of the above? Tuesday: Disability treaty in the Senate, suspensions in the House News bites: The eligibility age Sen. Inhofe: Obama has an ‘obsession’ with tax hikes News bites: Arm’s length Toomey: ‘I don’t intend to violate any pledge’ Obama goes on road to ramp up pressure over tax rates on GOP Poll: Obama holds 52 percent approval rating ahead of deficit talks Tuesday’s global agenda: Susan Rice’s big day Union members fly to Washington to lobby lawmakers on ‘fiscal cliff’ ‘Fiscal cliff’ talks could collide with Christmas Republicans divided over next moves Wind energy’s top lobbyist navigates political crosswinds MORNING READ Amb. Rice talks with lawmakers at Capitol about fatal Benghazi Consulate attack Capito takes friendly fire on day one Obama tries to corner GOP over tax rates Player of the week: Ambassador Susan Rice Approach the ‘cliff’ with courage Capitol Police Files Lobbying group’s next president expected to fight White House rules Democrats lining up for chance at Rep. Jackson’s congressional seat Bottom Line Intrade shuts its doors to U.S. customers Senate passes bill increasing penalties for child porn Banking groups oppose expansion of credit union lending Weyants World: November 27, 2012