The Hill Articles: November 29, 2012

White House: Deduction cap not enough revenue OVERNIGHT TECH: House set to approve tech visa bill OVERNIGHT HEALTH: Boehner wants details on spending cuts Inhofe blasts Democrats over ‘obsession’ with raising taxes OVERNIGHT ENERGY: Green groups want assurance Rice will dump oil sands stocks Obama shifts, focuses more on tax hikes Gallup: Obama approval slips below 50 percent OVERNIGHT DEFENSE: Senate wades through defense amendments Cancer research bill adopted as defense bill amendment Boehner rejects Obama’s opening bid Syria suffers Internet blackout Pew: Political use of social media tilted liberal during campaigns Coburn forces roll-call vote on military healthcare coverage of disabilities OVERNIGHT CAMPAIGN: Glimpses of Romney UN assembly approves Palestinian statehood over US objections House Dems introduce bill merging SEC, CFTC DAY’S END ROUNDUP Baucus: At least $1 trillion needed in cliff deal ‘Veep’ actor spotted at event honoring newly elected military vets President Obama may want to go over the ‘fiscal cliff’ Rep. Steve King: Thoughts on possible Senate bid ‘not consuming me’ Establish a Cut-to-Invest Commission Retailers want Obama to intervene in West Coast port strike Sen. Corker to leave Energy committee Obama, Romney meet over lunch, pledge to ‘stay in touch’ on shared interests Study: Use of White House’s #My2K more negative than positive Lawmakers: Lax FAA rules on drone surveillance will put privacy at risk Lieberman urges ‘mercy’ for Susan Rice Roll-out of copyright alert system delayed White House threatens veto of defense bill UN mistakenly tweets one-state endorsement ahead of vote on Palestine Senators struggle for compromise on Sen. Feinstein’s detention amendment Rep. Ros-Lehtinen to call for cutting UN, Palestinian funds over statehood vote Senate amendment backs Obama’s withdrawal timeline in Afghanistan GOP lawmaker: Norquist tax pledge doesn’t apply after being redistricted Pelosi: Boehner’s criticism on fiscal talks ‘a tactic,’ ignores facts Senate GOP sets legislative deadline to ensure proper review of lame-duck bills Defeated Rep. Jason Altmire to join healthcare company GOP fumes as TSA head skips aviation security hearing GOP lawmakers float resolution to keep carbon tax grounded Actress Rosie Perez eyed at White House around same time as Romney lunch White House: No debt deal unless tax rates on top earners go up House advances visa reform bill, sets up Friday vote George H.W. Bush fighting pneumonia Senate passes amendment allowing biofuel refinery construction Poll: Most favor stronger soot rules Boehner: Obama needs to ‘get serious’ about debt talks Biden stocks up during DC Costco opening Dr. Drew to lawmakers: ‘Lead a simple life’ ‘Disappointed’ Boehner calls on Obama to get serious on spending in deficit talks Dems dishonest in ‘fiscal cliff’ dealings Reid: I don’t understand Boehner’s brain McCain says he’s not Arizona Powerball winner US ambassador: Russia’s proposals for telecom treaty are ‘shocking’ Poll: Booker has edge over Lautenberg in possible primary matchup Graham: Obama, Rice not to blame for UN vote on Palestinian statehood State senator throws hat in ring for Jackson Jr. House seat Senate amendment requires study on veterans healthcare system, several others passed House Dems reelect Pelosi as leader Neil Patrick Harris tapped to host National Christmas Tree Lighting Caught in a budget trap Romney, Ryan meet off Capitol Hill Missouri governor backs Medicaid expansion under ‘ObamaCare’ Senate panel votes to require warrant for police email searches Clinton: New AIDS plan emphasizes early treatment of HIV, spending on prevention House Dem calls for reworking of federal disaster programs Sen. Schumer praises Delta, Jet Blue response to canceled trips post-Sandy Obama’s second inaugural to be themed ‘Faith in America’s Future’ Former President George H. W. Bush hospitalized Biden attends opening of DC Costco Sessions calls for open fiscal talks with Obama Sen. Johnson strongly suggests 2014 reelection bid Losing our competitiveness jeopardizes national security US Chamber touts energy ‘cash cow’ in fiscal talks Fiscal crash must be avoided, BUT elections matter Televise the Benghazi hearings McConnell slams the door on raising tax rates in deficit deal Sliding down the fiscal cliff Pending home sales hit five-year high Senate leaders show little sign of agreement on taxes VP Biden attends Costco grand opening in DC A modest proposal: Embrace $1 coin Ex-Gov. Rounds to challenge Sen. Tim Johnson Report: Obama raised millions on ‘Hey’ McCaskill on ‘cloud nine’ after birth of grandson Group calls on FDA to reinspect drug compounders News bites: Keep moving European Parliament trade panel chairman Vital Moreira: Eliminating transatlantic trade barriers to create jobs House Dems look to end practice of treating children for sexual orientation Chamber: Entitlements mandatory piece of deficit deal News bites: Chevy picks up Siri Protecting national treasures should be bipartisan affair Jobless claims fall to 393,000 Former SD Gov. Mike Rounds to announce Senate campaign decision Thursday Rep. Cole defends tax stance, downplays split with Speaker Boehner News bites: Court tosses challenge against White House for deepwater drilling freeze Economic growth accelerates to 2.7 percent News bites: Looking at costs Defending Medicare for future generations Thursday: Defense authorization in the Senate, visa reform in the House Thursday’s global agenda: Happy birthday Palestine? News bites: Stage is set for email privacy bill markup Sen. Barrasso: Benghazi ‘disqualifies’ Rice for State post UN is not the forum for resolving Middle East tensions GAO: US prisons could house Gitmo detainees Top Romney strategist: Failure to reach out to women, Hispanics biggest mistake Republicans renew push for anti-minority STEM bill Conservative activist threatens to steer donors from RNC if GOP raises taxes Republican split on Rice could yield her enough votes if nominated for State Dem Rep. Gutierrez: Sen. Rubio key to immigration reform Activists press Obama’s SEC to expose political giving of US companies Rep. McIntyre wins recount GOP: Forget tax rates in talks on the deficit, let’s look at spending Obama: ‘I’ll do whatever it takes’ for budget deal Senate bill requires audit of Homeland Security Susan Rice holds stock in Keystone pipeline developer