The Hill Articles: October 10, 2012

Obama fights erosion of female voters with attacks on Romney over abortion OVERNIGHT CAMPAIGN: Romney clarifies abortion stance Dueling internal polls offer contrasting outcomes on Arizona Senate race GOP makes Heitkamp donors an issue in North Dakota Senate race FTC chief vows ‘vigilant oversight’ of California gas price spikes Romney moves to center, shows new ease on campaign trail Romney campaign: Obama ‘misled the American people’ on Libya attacks DAY’S END ROUNDUP Issa wants classified briefing on Libya intel House Republicans accuse CFTC of putting politics ahead of mission Study: Political tweets drive campaign donations Republicans seek audit of energy subsidies Romney vows to be ‘pro-life president’ Report: TSA refuses to pat down leukemia patient in private Shaheen, Barrasso ask Treasury to study effect of eurozone crisis on US economy Report: Yemen detains US citizen on terrorism charges House Republican calls for reprimands at State Dept. A whole new Presidential race Christie backs Romney over abortion remark flap Ryan hasn’t talked to Palin about VP debate Issa targets Hillary: Big mistake A bulwark against the Super PACs: The Internet GOP senators to White House: Cyber executive order would be ‘a mistake’ Lawmakers blast advertisers for ignoring ‘Do Not Track’ on Microsoft’s Explorer CNN’s Crowley reveals how she is prepping for presidential debate Dems tout Amtrak ridership record IRS commissioner to exit next month Restraint is a hallmark of smart regulation US ‘can’t prevent’ insider attacks in Afghanistan, says Dempsey VA isn’t removing chief of staff over conference scandal Chaffetz accuses State Department of revealing classified information Stop UN regulation of the Internet Romney ads seize on debate performance to tout jobs plan GOP senators ask Defense to look into Libyan attacks, diplomatic security McCaskill releases series of attack ads featuring sexual assault victims Unlimited contributions to parties would be disastrous FCC chairman warns telecom treaty proposals would ‘threaten the Internet’ Obama team touts Bill Clinton’s attack on Romney Fisher v. Texas is not about quotas, It’s about the economy Allen West slams opponent for Medicare cuts West backed Jamie Dimon: I don’t mind paying higher taxes to help solve economic crisis Romney vows to expand drilling on government lands Jennifer Garner focuses on kids while in Washington Paul Ryan thanks ‘Clueless’ actress for support, calls her ‘brave’ Investigative report on ZTE, Huawei is unprecedented in its accusations Romney to pull story of slain Navy SEAL from campaign speeches Ron Paul sides with Romney on issue of US gov’t dependency King up big in new Maine Senate poll Nats fever sweeps Congress, K Street Romney looks to use his debate momentum to blunt Obama in Ohio Obama: I was ‘too polite’ during debate Allen picked to lead NATO, US European command Officials to House panel: State denied requests for more security in Benghazi High court re-examines affirmative action Poll: More Americans view Biden unfavorably than favorably Crossroads says Obama ‘focused on everything but jobs’ in new ad SAFE Web Act protects consumers, Senate should reauthorize it Rockefeller pushes data brokers for answers on business practices Casey tells Army to honor past combat medics with badge Poll: Voters prefer Obama — as a Facebook friend Cummings to GOP: Restore funds to embassy security Enviro group ups spending to unseat Mass. Sen. Brown DCCC scales back in market covering New Hampshire, Massachusetts House races DOT warns of counterfeit air bags in cars Michelle Obama tells daughters: ‘Just don’t dance on the tables’ Obama camp: Romney trying to hide his real views on abortion Republicans accuse FCC of wasting money on Internet speed tests It’s Democrats that have left transportation workers behind Panetta: US, Jordan working to limit Syrian unrest from spreading Michelle Obama says campaign is ‘raising enough money’ Report: DOD deploys troops to Jordan Report: GOP lawmaker pushed mistress to have an abortion Right outraged Obama attended VP debate moderator’s wedding Sessions rejects USDA claim that it is not looking to get more Mexican immigrants on food stamps Rep. Issa says Clinton may have to testify on Libya attack Issa won’t rule out asking Clinton to testify on Benghazi consulate attack Industry touts expanded drilling as way to cut deficit Jobs numbers nothing to celebrate as fiscal cliff looms President Jon Stewart? Sen. Bill O’Reilly? Probably not gonna happen Job openings dip as hiring rises Amtrak breaks ridership record with 31.2 million passengers in 2012 Van Hollen calls Ryan ‘extreme,’ ‘uncompromising’ ahead of Biden debate Ann Romney: Obama campaign showed ‘poor sportsmanship’ after debate Retiring GOP senators join civil discourse group Poll: Ann Romney popularity climbing Pollster pulls out of Fla., NC and Va., says Obama can’t win there Report: Treasury conducting probe of stimulus program for solar panels Allen touts bipartisanship in new ad Sen. Manchin cocks gun but doesn’t shoot in new campaign ad Conservative think tank says health law compliance has cost $27 billion Sacrificing energy independence is not the solution Congressmen team up for cartoon-inspired event BAE, EADS call off $45B merger Ann Romney faces ‘cooking emergency’ on morning TV Obama spokeswoman: ‘We’re not getting whipped up and down’ by polls News bites: Decision looms on solar tariffs News bites: FTC probes Google’s smartphone patents News bites: It’s complicated News bites: Obama’s lead narrows Latino support for GOP plunges in Arizona Dems press GOP to continue committee work during October In Fisher v. Texas, Supreme Court should rule in favor of Texas Poll finds Obama and Romney virtually tied in Ohio The fallacy of Obama’s unemployment numbers Romney remark that abortion not on agenda sparks controversy Chaffetz defends voting to cut funds for embassy security Wednesday’s global agenda: Hillary Clinton on the hot seat Gibbs: Big Bird ad raised ‘important point’ GOP lawmaker launches PR offensive on eve of hearing on Libya Consulate attack Team Romney looking for knockout by Ryan Rep. Issa closes in on Clinton House, Senate campaigns welcome lobbyists shunned by Team Obama Democrats believe they can hold the Senate even after Romney debate win Ryan and Biden get ready to rumble Vulnerable Senate candidates get passes on ideological issues MORNING READ New group launches to protect tax break for municipal bonds Pelosi offers debate advice to Biden State Dept. officials contradict claims on deadly Libya attack Obama hits Romney on Medicare, ’47 percent’ Anti-Obama ads ignore drop in jobless rate Done with fundraising, President Obama hits the campaign homestretch