The Hill Articles: October 12, 2012

Romney says campaign enjoying ‘growing crescendo of enthusiasm’ Tax scorekeeper: Ending deductions pays for 4-percent rate cut 51.4 million people watched VP debate Sen. Mark Pryor files for divorce Poll: Plurality says Biden had stronger debate performance ‘Malarkey’ is this week’s ‘Big Bird’ on social media Huawei hits back at Cisco allegations Bloomberg’s soda ban challenged in court Trade commission likely to decide whether to sue Google after election DAY’S END ROUNDUP Topics announced for foreign policy debate New Romney ad hits Obama on weapons cuts House ethics panel opens investigation of Democratic Rep. Reyes Obama campaign targets women in latest TV ad Graham, Gowdy ask Holder to leave South Carolina voter ID law alone Obama to make second ‘Daily Show’ appearance since taking office White House pushes back after Biden debate remarks on Libya Top House conservative Jordan says Romney is not abandoning his principles Report: Court martial date set for Afghan shooter Biden draws contrast, Obama must finish the job Obama commercial hits Romney on income taxes Sherman regrets laying hands on Berman Bill Clinton: Romney is a car guy ‘if having an elevator to stack them counts’ Poll: Voters oppose higher Medicare costs for seniors Robert Redford makes fundraising plea for Senate candidate Ad blitz hits Obama on coal in swing states Survey: Majority opposes defense cuts to reduce deficit Geithner defends Obama as deficit again tops $1 trillion Corker: Why is Biden misleading Americans on Libyan attack? Ann Romney: Rep. Ryan showed ‘level head’ in VP debate Interior to fast-track solar projects on public lands The vice presidential debate: ‘Malarkey’ v. ‘Adorkable’ Secretary of State Clinton: ‘Perfect security’ not possible for US diplomats Carney: Biden was smiling because of Ryan’s ‘hypocritical’ statements ‘Friday Night Lights’ creator blasts Romney for using ‘Clear eyes’ slogan Carney: White House ‘did not know they wanted more security’ in Libya Carney: Biden didn’t signal tax change Former CIA chief Hayden slams Biden’s Libya assessment Sen. Ron Wyden rejects Ryan’s debate claim he supports GOP Medicare plan In Florida, the choice is clear Joe Biden electrifies the Democratic base Cantor: Biden threw CIA ‘under the bus’ by blaming Libya on intel failure DesJarlais: Mistress wasn’t pregnant, so abortion not necessary Biden and Ryan debate to a draw, Style still trumps substance Dem poll: Rep. Barrow has narrow lead Michele Bachmann hauls in $4.5M Report: US officials say Iran was behind cyberattacks in Middle East Consumer confidence jumps up The gracious youngster versus the jerk NRCC compares Biden to Kanye West Romney says Biden ‘doubling down on denial’ on Libya attacks Dem defends WH on Libya: No ‘bungling’ Amtrak defenders surprised at omission from VP debate Rep. Gutierrez defends Berman on DREAM Act Last night’s debate recap Vice President Biden clarified muddied waters Senators ask HHS to release heating assistance funds ahead of winter Ryan: Biden’s tone ‘was what I expected’ Crossroads GPS pours $8.1 million into House races Romney calls for boost in high-skilled immigration Poll: Romney leads in Florida, New Hampshire Congress needs to revisit Renewable Fuel Standards Ryan gave Biden plenty room to be a jerk Issa investigates Obama administration guidance on defense industry layoffs Zombies invade Washington for protest Panetta acknowledges US has the capacity to wage cyber warfare American comeback under President Obama The veep debate Lindsay Lohan endorses Romney Rep. DesJarlais skips debate to preside over brief pro forma House session Bringing cognitive science to the intelligence community Dem Senate candidate admonishes Obama: ‘You’re wrong on energy’ GOP lawmaker says DC board takes healthcare law ‘too far’ Expect more pain at the pump in second Obama term Clintons out in DC for wedding anniversary Friday’s global agenda: Clinton expected to address Libya attack News bites: IRS slams Solyndra bankruptcy plan Barbra Streisand blasts Romney’s Big Bird comments during concert Gingrich: ‘Biden on Benghazi was so wrong last night’ Grassley, Thune demand answers on whether stimulus dollars benefited China Carmona defends temperament in new ad featuring ex-boss Republicans hammer Biden for denying knowledge of Libya security request News bites: More on the VP debate News bites: Sprint’s Softbank deal could rock mobile industry Heller pivots to center in Senate debate GOP not smiling over Biden’s laughter at debate vs. Ryan News bites: More of the same Obama: ‘I thought Joe Biden was terrific’ in debate performance Van Hollen: Biden not ‘over the top’ Police intercede as Dems Sherman, Berman get physical European Union wins Nobel Peace Prize for uniting continent Biden dominates with sharp performance Watch entire vice presidential debate: Biden and Ryan at odds Ryan slams ‘green pork’ in stimulus law Biden hammers Romney-Ryan tax plan Ryan, Biden argue over abortion rights Obama ‘could not be prouder’ of Biden’s debate performance Sharp barbs but no clear winner in testy Biden-Ryan vice presidential debate Ryan’s mom weighs in on debate Biden calls Romney position on Syria ‘whole lot of verbiage’ Veep rivals clash over Iran’s nuclear program Biden, Ryan spar over US abortion rights Biden, Ryan argue over removing ‘surge’ troops from Afghanistan Biden talks up Bush tax cut benefits for millionaires Biden, Ryan trade barbs on Iran Conservatives say debate moderator Martha Raddatz let Biden steamroll Ryan Biden: Romney’s ‘47 percent’ includes ‘my mom and dad’ Ryan defends ‘car guy’ Romney from auto bailout ‘misquoting’ Biden zings Ryan for requesting stimulus money Biden’s ‘malarkey’ and laughter drive online reaction during veep debate Biden on Medicare: ‘Who do you trust?’ Biden says Romney revealed true self with ’47 percent’ remarks Biden blames intelligence community for changing story about Libya attack Ryan pokes fun at Biden’s gaffes while defending Romney Biden hits Ryan for requesting money from economic stimulus package Biden and Ryan trade blows in aggressive vice presidential debate Ryan, Biden clash over handling of wars in Iraq and Afghanistan Paul Ryan: National debate stage ‘new for me’ Ryan, Biden prepare to fight ahead of VP debate