The Hill Articles: October 16, 2012

Election year consequences Things are not better than they were four years ago Turnover threatens clubby atmosphere of House Armed Services Committee ‪Actor would send Obama to the Rockies‬ Weyants World: October 17, 2012 Scott Brown’s blunder Mitt needs to expand map C-SPAN Radio celebrates its 15-year anniversary Bottom Line Lobbying World Advocates struggle to stop non-defense cuts in sequester OVERNIGHT CAMPAIGN: Debate night Study: Obama has more to gain than Romney from military endorsements Report: US military overtures to Burma worry human-rights activists DSCC accuses Tommy Thompson of cronyism in new ad Ann Romney calls it mostly ‘myth’ that Mitt changes position Haley Barbour’s lobbying firm representing Toyota DOE delays decision on natural-gas export license President Obama endorses Dem. Cicilline in Rhode Island US dubious of Cuba’s intention to repeal travel restrictions Obama spokesman says Clinton taking responsibility ‘absolutely not’ political Arlen Specter: A tenacious public servant DAY’S END ROUNDUP Akin hammers McCaskill for cheering reduced emissions during recession Romney, Obama face tipping point in second debate showdown Conservative group says stars like Johansson ‘don’t speak’ for all women Obama parries Romney on latest green bankruptcy Akin circulates video of McCaskill saying emissions reduction due to economy is ‘good news’ Gallup’s daily poll finds 50 percent of likely voters prefer Romney Crossroads GPS launches effort in Maine Senate race Arlen Specter: A valued mentor, advocate and constituent Coburn calls federal student loan program ‘welfare for the wealthy’ White House makes goof with ‘Daily Show’ host’s name Internet providers set to crack down on illegal file-sharing Agreeing on the debt Romney will address ’47 percent’ remarks if asked at debate, says adviser Coburn blasts FCC’s phone subsidy as ‘massive entitlement’ Analysis: Medicare plans saw quality increase Republicans block Reps. Connolly, Carnahan in latest pro forma Waxman to introduce bill to curb antibiotic use in livestock Born overseas to American parents, but unable to vote Report: Two Americans killed in latest Afghan ‘insider attack’ Candy Crowley will disregard debate agreement on Tuesday Romney adviser throws cold water on big bank breakups Debate recap: Candidates spar in six races Romney pounces as stimulus-backed auto battery-maker goes bankrupt Honey Boo Boo prefers Obama over Romney The foreign policy debate voters want Conservative group calls for Clinton’s head after Biden’s remarks on Libya Heritage Foundation highlights Amtrak concession losses in federal spending report Sen. Graham demands answers on prior attacks on US Consulate in Libya Adviser says Romney will ask Obama to ‘man up’ on Libya attack at debate Supreme Court allows early voting in Ohio NBA’s Spencer Hawes endorses Romney Rep. Jackson Jr. says he’s ‘not well’ GOP seeks answers from Holder on delayed gun-trafficking cases DC gets glam for Meridian Ball Poll finds voters favor Obama energy policies over Romney platform Remembering Arlen Specter Appeals court tosses conviction of former driver for bin Laden Rep. Young endorses Lingle despite backing Hirono in Democratic primary Clinton goes after Romney’s tax plan PPP poll finds Romney widening lead against Obama among likely voters Planned Parenthood targets Romney with swing-state radio ad Guantánamo suspects opt to boycott proceedings at 9/11 pre-trial hearings Obama feels ‘fabulous’ about second debate Romney’s latest makeover: Foreign policy Housing sector gets the shaft in second debate Crossroads launches $11M ad blitz on economy Portman: Obama ‘punts’ on Chinese currency, despite campaign promises Homebuilder confidence hits 6-year high EU regulators call on Google to modify privacy policy Benghazi attack exposes State Department failures First lady: Obama ‘going to do well’ in second debate Republicans unmoved by Clinton’s contrition on Libya Michelle Obama to appear on ‘Live! With Kelly and Michael’ Rep. West singles out Stacey Dash as example of courage News bites: Natural-gas profits expected to fall Bubba and the Boss go Buckeye Getting to the bottom of what happened in Benghazi Retirees to get 1.7 percent cost-of-living hike in their Social Security benefits Decadence of victimhood Report: Tennessee conservatives pressuring Rep. DesJarlais to resign Obama endorses Warren for Senate Poll: Romney cuts Obama lead to 4 points in Pa. Baucus secures deal to sell Montana barley to world’s largest brewer Rep. King accidentally says it was ‘great killing President bin Laden’ News bites: Debate-ready A rush to judgment on Benghazi attack DOJ seeks dismissal of House GOP’s lawsuit over Fast and Furious News bites: Sprint has no immediate plans to take over Clearwire Congress tops Coburn’s ‘Wastebook’ News bites: Raise the shield Romney to get first question at second debate Carmona releases soft ad defending his character Poll: Obama, Romney deadlocked in NH First lady: ‘Rewarding, refreshing’ to vote for husband Tuesday’s global agenda: Presidential candidates face off Clinton: ‘I take responsibility’ for Libya security concerns Romney brothers would welcome sitcom’s ‘Tugg’ to join family Perot backs Romney, says US ‘can’t afford’ another Obama term Warren, Brown battle to the end Obama’s flip-flop strategy against Romney carries risks Professors donate to Obama, opine about election in news articles MORNING READ Watch the town-hall Presidential debate Rep, Hurt pushes away from GOP in fiery debate for Va. seat McGovern moved to hospice Fake Jake Gyllenhaal tweets Romney endorsement Clinton on Libya attack: ‘I take responsibility’