The Hill Articles: October 15, 2012

OVERNIGHT CAMPAIGN: Debating the debate prep U.S., Israel ink telecom trade agreement Officers in first lady’s motorcade involved in accident Aviation group wants candidates to focus on private jets in debate Rep. Joe Wilson calls Obama campaign accusations of Romney lying ‘inexcusable’ Obama, Romney look to channel Bill Clinton in next presidential debate Report: Administration weighing military strike against Libya attackers GOP senator backs Reid’s push to revive cybersecurity legislation DAY’S END ROUNDUP Enviro groups intensify presence in Arizona Senate race, other campaigns Toomey: White House tax plan would hurt manufacturing Axelrod: ‘Enough already about moderators’ Advertisers launch $1 million campaign to combat privacy concerns Report: Weapons sent to Syrian rebels falling into terrorists’ hands Rep. Grimm vows to block higher NY bridge toll with legislation Koch Industries defends election letter to employees as ‘not unusual’ Poll: Female voters give Obama edge on contraception, abortion Ann Romney: ‘Mitt’s prepared’ for second debate Poll: Belief in global warming rising in both parties Democrat Heitkamp and Republican Rep. Berg nearly even in fundraising Poll: Romney surges ahead of Obama in the dozen swing states Washington overrun with ‘zombies’ turned lobbyists DC Metro preparing SmarTrip cards for Obama or Romney’s inauguration T. Boone Pickens sells off stake in wind farm Team Romney banks $170M in September, trails Obama by $11M Poll: Obama’s lead swells on Medicare US opens door to military ties with Burma US resumes 9/11 pre-trial Gitmo hearings Congress must help more foreign-born STEM graduates stay in US Biden to appear on morning TV shows after second presidential debate GOP lawmaker proposes less frequent reports on stimulus, TARP Mitt Romney cancels on ‘The View’ Report: Anti-Islam film sparks protests outside Google’s UK headquarters in London New York lawmakers want 9/11 victim funds exempt from fiscal cliff Mediator cites ‘progress’ in port labor negotiations Poll: Obama leads by 7 in Pennsylvania, but race tightens US warns Palestinians that statehood bid would harm peace talks with Israel Jay-Z urges Obama supporters to get out the vote Study: No link between HPV vaccine, sexual activity September tied for hottest on record Let’s call a terrorist attack a terrorist attack Obama weighs in on feud between Mariah Carey and Nicki Minaj Ethics complaint filed against DesJarlais GOP demands Obama plan on debt ceiling First lady votes for Obama via absentee ballot Schumer calls on Social Security to crack down on identity theft Obama orders flag flown at half-staff in honor of Sen. Specter NATO outlines Afghan postwar plan Poll: Obama more likely to bungee-jump, would be better babysitter Syria’s children: A damaged generation Ryan comes home to Wisconsin, hits Obama on broken promises Kaiser study: Medicare vouchers would mean higher premium costs Romney campaign to give away guitar signed by Kid Rock and Paul Ryan Ryan fires up the faithful in Wisconsin homecoming Rosie Perez takes aim at Romney in Web video satire ACLU, others file suit against Morgan Stanley over subprime lending Advice to President Obama for Tuesday night’s debate Scarlett Johansson, Eva Longoria star in MoveOn ad US must protect against cyber threats from China EU imposes tougher sanctions on Iran Obama to be ‘firm but respectful’ Pentagon investigating after Navy submarine, cruiser collide EU cites ‘serious and deepening concerns’ for decision to deepen sanctions on Iran Retail sales make largest gains in two years Ron Paul says latest jobs report overstating strength of recovery Poll finds Akin with slight lead over McCaskill Dem warns FTC against suing Google Romney, Obama and the mendacity of hope Honest foreign policy needed to turn tide of Middle East chaos Pizza Hut changes contest, won’t deliver on presidential debate promotion Actor Justin Long joins Twitter, supports Obama Romney, Obama camps raise concerns about debate moderator Candy Crowley Black GOP candidate hits Obama over minority job crisis With Obama’s structural lead, debate stakes couldn’t be higher Greek Ambassador Christos Panagopoulos: A new beginning for Greece Warren outraises Brown in tough Mass. Senate contest Republican voters want more details on foreign policy Black America, the new purveyors of ugly racism George W. Bush paints dog portraits Japan’s SoftBank buys controlling stake in Sprint King raises over $1.1 million in third quarter Sen. Casey: Specter emphasized bipartisanship, humor Giuliani: White House ‘trying to cover up this scandal’ in Libya until after election CLF, AAN launch first ads in $13.5 million blitz Team Romney hosts free contest for signed guitar News bites: Meningitis outbreak growing News bites: Microsoft launches new digital music service Report: Duggar family to campaign with Akin Romney campaign downplays poll giving Obama advantage among early voters Trump: Libya attack won’t play ‘big role’ in election News bites: Ryan speaks Romney camp to focus on ‘debt and deficits’ in upcoming week Report: Feds probe Rep. Jackson Jr. over use of campaign funds Obama TV ad touts manufacturing job growth Poll: Romney holds 2-point lead in NC News bites: Romney’s push to roll back regs, coal ash protections delayed, and more Poll finds Obama with 49-46 national lead on eve of second debate Paul Ryan steps up for cash-strapped ‘mentor’ Tommy Thompson in Wisconsin DCCC outraises NRCC with record-breaking third-quarter haul Opinion: GOP’s voter ID campaign aimed at suppressing constitutional rights GOP, Dem insiders expect better second debate performance from Obama Poll: Romney gains 5 points to take Fla. lead