The Hill Articles: November 30, 2012

White House draft cyber order adds changes to mollify tech industry A closer look at next week… Congressional leaders press for progress on China’s trade issues Speaker adds woman to ranks of House committee chairs House cuts back on Fridays Senate sets up vote to end debate on defense bill for Monday DAY’S END ROUNDUP Kal Penn promotes new White House-set TV show Dustin Hoffman eyed touring Capitol Instagram now trending among members of Congress House Dems try to force vote on extending middle-class tax rates GOP lawmakers say fracking study could hurt job growth AFL-CIO urges UN to drop proposed Internet regulations The fiscal cliff, policy uncertainty and tax reform Senate vote supports Israeli Iron Dome to shield against rocket attacks David Axelrod’s mustache may soon be a goner after charity wager House GOP bashes Democrats for opposing immigration bill The missing link Rep. Tim Griffin won’t run against Sen. Mark Pryor in Arkansas Cornyn: Obama ‘crazy’ to claim unilateral debt ceiling power Illinois, Ohio congressmen wager treats on MAC Championship game Keep crushable pills off the streets Durbin releases 2013 Senate calendar Retail group pushes Senate on online sales tax Congress considers swapping $1 bill for coin to save cash Hoyer: Obama’s debt plan proposal to Republicans not a ‘take or leave it’ offer Rep. Blumenauer’s new constituent is a baby elephant Support for government guarantee of healthcare hits record low FAA proposes new flight attendant workplace safety rules Obama says not extending middle-class tax cuts would be like receiving a ‘lump of coal’ Cantor releases 2013 House calendar Black caucus lays out conditions for debt deal support Hillary Clinton jokes about 2016 speculation Feinstein ‘delighted’ with McCain, Graham backing on detainee vote Ways and Means announces four new Republican members Clock is ticking on ‘fiscal cliff’ AIDS-free generation requires shared responsibility and innovation Boehner: We’re at a ‘stalemate’ in debt talks Back on stump, Obama urges GOP action Senate fails to finish Defense authorization bill HHS sets new fees for insurers in federal exchange Rep. Yarmuth won’t run against Sen. McConnell Cantor: No plans for House vote on middle-class tax bill Senate continues amendment work on defense bill Friday; final passage likely next week RSC chairman wants ‘ObamaCare tax hikes’ on the debt deal table Spending bill could see vote next week White House rules out repercussions for Palestinians after UN statehood vote GOP cuts next week short; Cantor says work on fiscal cliff will continue Incoming lawmaker feeling a bit overwhelmed FTC should proceed with case against Google Shaheen vows to fight for abortion coverage for women in the military Poll: Christie would trounce Booker, and Bruce Springsteen, in NJ governor’s race AAA asks EPA to stop sales of high-ethanol fuel House passes GOP visa reform bill over Dem objections Sen.-elect Flake: Achieve Act GOP’s ‘point of departure’ for immigration talks Don’t let foreign aid fall off the fiscal cliff Senate votes to tighten sanctions on Iran Liberals blast Susan Rice’s ‘outrageous’ investments in Canadian pipeline firm Don’t tie the hands of Consumer Product Safety Commission House Dem says GOP visa bill raises ‘ugly head of racism’ Conservative blogger won’t challenge Sen. Chambliss in GOP primary Poll: Americans evenly split on legalizing marijuana Red Carpet Rundown: December 3, 2012 Huntsman: GOP should avoid social, ‘fringe’ issues Scott Brown should announce he won’t run for the Senate if John Kerry is named secretary of State or Defense Did President Obama really better race relations in America? Cruz: ’47 percent’ comment hurt GOP with Hispanics more than immigration Inauguration fashion: What to wear and how to wear it News bites: US, EU antitrust officials to discuss Google probe next week GOP Rep. McCarthy to small businesses: ‘We’ve got your back’ Liberal Democrats: Higher rates for wealthy ‘just the beginning’ Texas Republican: White House wants to rule ‘like a monarchy’ Final Romney internal polls showed him in strong position News bites: Recounts and eggs Senate should act on Oklahoma federal court vacancies News bites: Abortion in Ireland News bites: Front and center Friday: STEM visas in the House, Defense authorization in the Senate Hoyer accuses GOP of holding middle class ‘hostage’ on cutting tax rates News bites: Duke Energy CEO to exit in deal with regulators Supreme Court poised to enter battle over same-sex marriage Cole in spotlight for pushing Obama deal Obama’s latest charm offensive with CEOs pays some dividends MORNING READ Senate bill reviewing baggage scans for international travel passes Senate sets Friday vote on sanctions hitting Iranian shipping, central bank Coburn threatens defense filibuster until amendment gets a vote Senate limits detention of US citizens Senate votes to prohibit Guantánamo detainee transfers to US Reid must wrestle with undecided Dems to reform filibuster rules OVERNIGHT MONEY: Deal or no deal Durbin sees defense bill as vehicle for online sales tax