The Hill Articles: October 17, 2012

Binders’ remark shines spotlight on Romney appointments as governor OVERNIGHT CAMPAIGN: Debate fallout edition Romney’s pivots raise the character issue White House denies Huawei investigation report Consumers say economy will influence their votes for president GOP Rep. Issa wants to have dinner with Bill Clinton Obama campaign defends debate silence on climate change Romney – A man without a plan Obama campaign ‘absolutely not’ giving up in Fla., NC, Va. DOD, State discuss ‘framework of cooperation’ with Pakistan on roadside bombs Viewership down slightly in second presidential debate Critics slam Mitt Romney on equal pay Politicizing the Benghazi attacks Enviros say debate a ‘missed opportunity’ for Obama to discuss climate change Dems slam European Union for planned delegation to Iran Sen. Johnson says economy not in free fall when Obama took office Tax group questions the math in latest Romney proposals DAY’S END ROUNDUP Romney to the right of Bush on immigration Bloomberg forms own super-PAC Accused 9/11 mastermind wears camo at Guantánamo hearing Levin recommends closing offshore tax loopholes to reduce the deficit US delegation members for international telecom treaty talks revealed Romney features female Cabinet members in new Web video Insurance giant cites climate in rising North American disaster costs Cellphone carriers begin warning about extra fees Sierra Club’s toxic campaign Obama in Iowa: ‘We said thanks but no thanks’ to Romney’s advice on auto bailout Obama back in the game The ‘ultimate New Yorker’ yearns to be president Obama hopes second debate performance stopped the bleeding Confronting the threat of Islamic terrorism Biden says Romney was ‘sketchy’ during debate DCCC mounts healthcare attacks in new TV ads Man arrested in plot to attack NY Fed Sen. Lugar’s office blasts pro-Mourdock mailer using his name in Ind. Senate race Farm bill delay is exacerbating Brazil-U.S. cotton dispute: Rockefeller assists government efforts to crack down on scams by online moving companies US, Israel to kick off largest joint military exercise The debate aftermath: Mitt Romney doesn’t get it Democratic poll shows Rep. DesJarlais now faces tough challenge Obama touts contraception policy amid post-debate focus on women Spirit Airlines offers ‘binders full of sales’ Embracing common ground to solve our healthcare crisis FCC approves AT&T compromise with Sirius on spectrum band Berman ad calls Sherman ‘unhinged’ Iran calls for cease-fire in Syria Not the ‘Thrilla in Manila’, But certainly ‘Nasty in Nassau’ Michelle Obama calls debate ‘awesome’ Man pleads guilty to murder plot on Saudi ambassador to US Poll: Romney cuts Obama lead to 1 point in swing-state Wis. Cooperatives can play key role in closing global hunger gap White House to meet with industry groups on cyber order Mitt Romney: ‘I love these debates’ Report: Energy production threatens to strain nation’s water supply Sen. Paul’s PAC airs ads attacking vulnerable Dems on vote not to end foreign aid FCC to fine telemarketers who call 911 centers Gallup: Romney’s lead among likely voters expands to six points Personal care aide training essential to quality care Dueling reports leave Congress fighting over ‘too big to fail’ Paul Ryan: Second debate offered the ‘same thing’ to voters as the first Ad attacks McCaskill for voting to ‘send taxpayer dollars’ overseas Full remarks of Obama’s Sept. 12 Rose Garden address Fewer tweets during second debate China bristles at attacks from Obama, Romney during debate Obama-Romney debate: Binders full of questions Enviros argue emissions trading is working in Europe White House energy aide hopes for ‘reset button’ with Congress Obama, Romney campaigns battle for post-debate edge over Libya Durbin visits ‘Bainport’ protesters ahead of presidential election Romney team draws from second debate in new TV ad Report: CIA agent among US dead in latest ‘insider attack’ Debate fact-checking long overdue – Hooray for Candy! Gene Simmons gives kiss-off to Obama: ‘He’s been a piss-poor president’ Obama muddies the water on Libya Republicans press HHS on malpractice reform McMahon and Murphy in statistical dead heat in Conn. Senate race ‘Binders full of women’ tops social-media buzz for debate Alaska’s Young tells younger candidates: Wait in line for my seat Romney’s rise Obama’s actions tell more than polls do Cosmetics company uses Biden gaffes to sell makeup Obama rebounds, Romney stumbles The next debate Senators push regulators for bigger bank cushions John Kerry nails Mitt Romney on ‘Morning Joe’ Defense industry group upset ‘fiscal cliff’ wasn’t debated Blumenthal calls for better benefits for volunteer firefighters Online privacy – We must protect our children National Foreign Trade Council President Bill Reinsch: Opportunity for course correction in Ecuador Romney surrogate rebukes Crowley for ‘fact-check’ on Libya during debate Richard Belzer: ‘Republican Party has a medical condition’ Housing construction hits 4-year high News bites: More from the showdown Dem super-PACs launch blitz targeting House, Senate races Time for the U.S. to address its mineral dependence problem News bites: Shifting landscape House Republican rejects Coburn report saying House Committee is a waste of money Wednesday’s global agenda: Libya debate postmortem News bites: California legal battles over climate, drilling Biden questions why Romney had to look for ‘qualified women’ Sen. Kerry: Romney trying to ‘perpetrate a fraud’ with tax plan Ryan presses Obama on ‘act of terror’ remark Biden: Debate showed Romney trying to ‘politicize’ Libya deaths News bites: Google CEO speaks publicly on antitrust probes Obama, Romney woo women in debate The Hill’s 50 races to watch Ryan tries to break through Obama’s Midwestern firewall, deliver Wisconsin Police: We don’t expect Nov. 6 riots Rep. Walden is sure bet to head the NRCC GOP, Dems both blame the messenger, allege bias in polling data MORNING READ Draw Romney bids for women’s support with new abortion ad Medicare, Obama health law get short debate time Obama eases Democrats’ worries with sharp performance against Romney Candidates duck defense, national security in second debate ‘Binders full of women’ goes viral Climate change a no-show again despite debate’s energy focus Aggressive Obama and Romney exchange blows in second debate Del. Norton misspells Obama in debate tweets Obama, Romney trade barbs on bringing manufacturing jobs back to the US Obama rebuts Romney on Libya Conservatives: Romney flubbed Libya Former Michigan Gov. Granholm glad Obama ‘called Mitt out on autos’ Obama hits Romney on ’47 percent’ comment Romney breaks debate rule on not asking direct questions to opponent Obama brought up Planned Parenthood four times in debate Obama saves attack on Romney’s ’47 percent’ remarks for last Moderator Crowley helps Obama rebut Romney on Libya Obama, Romney spar over China policy Obama accuses Romney of investing in Chinese spy companies Obama to Romney: My pension ‘not as big as yours’ Both candidates voice support for boosting high-skilled visas Obama slams Romney over birth control issue Romney: ‘Mr. president, have you looked at your pension?’ Obama knocks Romney tax plan as ‘sketchy deal’ Obama, Romney confrontational in second presidential debate Right hits Crowley for correcting Romney on Obama’s ‘acts of terror’ remark Video: Obama, Romney engage in stare-down Obama: Romney offering ‘sketchy deal’ Romney battles Obama over energy in testy, face-to-face exchange Obama zeroes in on female voters Video: Obama, Romney spar over $80B auto industry bailout Weeks before elections, scandals create headaches for both parties Embattled California Democrat’s coffers running dry Romney family eats together ahead of second debate