The Hill Articles: October 8, 2012

OVERNIGHT CAMPAIGN: Romney goes global Romney looks to drive home argument that Obama is weak on foreign policy Poll: Obama’s lead shrinks in Michigan GOP lawmaker accuses Obama of using Chávez monument to win Latino support Poll shows Obama’s lead on healthcare shrinking Rep. Mica to speak to business aviation group Lieberman: Obama could issue cybersecurity order in the next month DAY’S END ROUNDUP Blumenthal: More federal oversight is needed for pharmacies altering drugs Syrian border conflict devolving into ‘worst-case scenarios’, says Turkey Akin touts NRA endorsement, calls Sen. McCaskill ‘a liberal’s liberal’ Report: GOP Senate candidate expanded golf course without permits, says Army Corps Jindal, Christie set to head national Republican Governors Association Pew finds Romney with 4-point post-debate lead over Obama White House discusses cybersecurity order with Senate staff Obama dedicates César Chávez memorial Ohio Democrats peg Romney as ‘Michigan fan’ in new ad Report: Iran capable of quickly enriching uranium for warhead US to keep counterterrorism outpost in Philippines, despite peace deal Report: Biden’s hair is hands-off GOP lawmaker proposes $7K subsidy to companies who hire the long-term unemployed Study: Costs will rise on mid-size firms from new healthcare law Panel recommends banning Chinese telecoms from US Unconditional US military aid fuels Israeli-Palestinian violence China’s Huawei blasts report, accuses House panel of libel Katy Perry sports an Obama manicure Rehberg brings in $2.4M, out-raises Tester Obama surrogate opens, closes door to carbon tax White House praises ‘Venezuelan people’ after Chavez victory E-Fairness bill restores competitive balance to retail marketplace Romney makes surprise stop at elementary school Murray, Levin call for better evaluation system for veterans with disabilities Team Obama to Romney: ‘Bring it on’ Report: Insurgents strike Afghan intelligence headquarters Obama’s debate mission Ryan accuses Obama of ‘mischaracterizing’ support for veterans Gingrich and wife seen sharing escargot Romney promises to roll back defense cuts American Airlines reassures passengers its seats are securely fastened The final Obama narrative: The emperor has no clothes Romney vows ‘no flexibility’ with Russia on missile defense Analysts: Market has not priced in fiscal cliff Poll: Kaine increases lead in Virginia Senate race Rep. Cantor says ‘no question’ election revolves around taxes Romney knocks Obama for ‘abrupt withdrawal’ of troops from Iraq House majority leader says there’s ‘no question’ election is about taxes Romney charges Obama with leading from behind in foreign policy speech Fisher v. Texas: It’s wrong to curb diversity Romney: President Obama has led from behind in the Middle East Rep. Broun: Evolution and Big Bang theory are ‘lies straight from the pit of hell’ Rep. Broun says evolution, Big Bang theories are ‘lies from the pit of hell’ Obama’s second-term plan: Let the UN tax Americans Romney says Obama has ‘no trade agenda to speak of’ Big Bird weighs in on Romney debate shout-out First lady ‘rarely’ ventures into the West Wing to offer president policy advice Stem-cell scientists win Nobel prize Sen. Brown’s new ad targets Warren on taxes Lawmakers hail Facebook milestone as proof of digital media’s ‘unlimited’ potential NRCC launches ads in 27 House districts California’s Paid Family Leave is worth replicating Sen. Feinstein calls for FTC investigation into high Calif. gas prices Poll finds Romney with 40-point lead among active, reserve military troops Obama signs bill into law to prevent government charge card abuse New CAFE standards a burden for car industry, consumers Columbus Day: Assessing our way of life IRS should take a closer look at child porn industry finances Asian Development Bank Vice-President Stephen Groff: Why investing in Myanmar matters Obama: Green energy not ‘socialist plot’ News bites: Healthcare tests both Romney, Obama Dem poll puts Warren in the lead in Mass. Senate race Voters should challenge candidates on energy policy Sen. Warner touts Kaine’s bipartisanship in new Va. Senate ad Majority PAC targets Berg on cuts to education, McMahon on Social Security with new ads Odierno: Insider attacks evidence Taliban is ‘desperate GOP bill would stop feds from mailing out $2 bills to survey respondents Kid Rock to appear at Paul Ryan campaign rally News bites: Labor dispute in China disrupts iPhone production Allen hits Kaine on defense cuts in new ad Trump: ‘A lot of monkey business’ with jobs numbers News bites: Wash. House race offers different climate, energy paths DSCC targets Rehberg on lawsuit, Heller on women’s issues with new ads Campaigns spar ahead of Romney’s foreign policy speech Rep. Tim Ryan ‘not feeling’ momentum shift for Romney in Ohio Obama super-PAC targets Romney on education News bites: Conflicting interests Bipartisanship: A new winning issue Monday’s global agenda: Romney on the offensive Poll: Obama lead in Va. shrinks to smallest of election cycle Report: Official says Amb. Stevens wanted special forces to remain in Libya Gallup poll finds Romney tied with Obama after scoring historic debate win Obama pokes fun at debate performance Opinion: Republicans facing longer odds in bid to gain Senate control Romney campaign takes risk with focus on foreign policy address Romney to call for more engaged foreign policy, vow to ‘change course’ in Mideast