The Hill Articles: October 9, 2012

Housing industry: Hands off mortgage deduction Two outside GOP groups spending $13.5 million on House races Bottom Line Tony Danza: Send Obama to inner-city high school Where do undecideds go? Beware of ‘likely voter’ label Weyants World: October 10, 2012 Biden vs. Ryan Vice president keeps it real Obama’s foreign donors Debate a wake up call OVERNIGHT CAMPAIGN: Sunny days, sweeping the clouds away Romney: ‘Big Bird is going to be just fine’ Lobbying World Q&A with With Charles Robbins, Author, The Accomplice Michelle Obama teaches supporters at rally to ‘bend your knees’ Ann Romney plans visit to Florida cancer center DAY’S END ROUNDUP Obama continues to mention Big Bird in attacking Romney on PBS Ann Romney accuses Obama of showing ‘poor sportsmanship’ Study: Political use of phones on the rise DSCC revises ad targeting Rep. Berg on Goldmark after stations pull it from the air Al Qaeda in Iraq increases ranks, levels of violence, says DOD Waxman wants federal probe of California gas price spike Obama hits Romney on Medicare, ’47 percent’ Senate GOP press US intelligence leaders on Libya strike Polls show Massachusetts Senate race in flux Obama’s closing argument Democrats hit Boehner for downplaying likelihood of lame-duck deficit deal Sesame Street asks Obama campaign to take down attack ad featuring Big Bird Defense firms weigh time extension in stalled talks over EADS/BAE merger DNC chief cites past breast cancer to fundraise against Romney GOP lawmaker wants new employment measure after disputed jobs report Judge allows case against Megaupload to move ahead McConnell blasts Schumer’s suggestion to raise taxes on wealthy Poll shows Obama with 4-point lead in Ohio US files civil suit against Wells Fargo over mortgage fraud Schumer calls Obama a ‘fighter,’ says he’ll be ready for second debate Romney’s foreign policy: More, please Obama signs order implementing tougher sanctions on Iran GOP: Hawaii airport baggage handling report shows ‘system-wide problems’ with TSA Report: EPA struggling to keep pace with ‘fracking’ boom Tax talk at Mount Vernon Rep. Dicks: Sequester could cut additional $10B from defense GOP says Obama sending mixed signals to companies on sequester-related layoff warnings Romney will put business before consumers House Dems push GOP to probe deadly meningitis outbreak Gallup: Romney takes lead nationally Romney camp updates Facebook with ‘Friday Night Lights’ theme White House to meet with House staffers over cybersecurity order Romney blames Obama for Congress’s failure to pass new farm bill Obama ad hits Romney on Medicaid Romney adviser: Debate ‘pressure’ is on Biden Sanders calls on House to pass farm bill to prevent more cuts to food assistance programs Four Congressional races to watch Pakistani Taliban claims responsibility for shooting advocate for girls’ rights Michelle Obama celebrates dog Bo’s birthday Paul Ryan’s moment Watchdog and Ohio Democrats accuse coal executive of coercing donations Romney slams Obama for talking Big Bird PBS uses Big Bird publicity to advocate ‘essential’ programming Small-business optimism flat in September Jack Welch quits Fortune magazine after jobs data blowup Republicans call on Veterans Affairs chief of staff to resign Romney is right on Syria Schumer: Democrats will keep Senate majority, Obama will be reelected Report: White House counterterror chief to meet with Libyan officials House Democrats accuse Issa of playing politics with secret trip to Libya Romney tells Hispanics ‘you deserve better’ in new ad GOP senators: Obama administration ‘misled’ Americans about Libyan attack Celebs lambaste GOP over abortion Biz leader: Uncertainty over ‘fiscal cliff’ is like playing with replacement referees A President Romney will fix our immigration policy Retailers: Cargo imports increase nearly 10 percent in preparation for holiday shopping Polls: Romney grabs leads in Ohio and Colorado Bank regulators finalize rules for ‘stress tests’ Brewing company: Anti-Obama beer is in high demand Supreme Court lets AT&T immunity stand in surveillance case NATO says it’s ready to defend Turkey if necessary Ann Romney joins first lady in writing for BlogHer GOP gavels down another Dem Four critical nuclear security choices loom for US Goodreads: Obama, Romney supporters read the same amount Dem super-PAC ties Chicago Republicans to Joe Walsh IMF expects lower global growth as fiscal cliff looms Schumer: Tax reform should raise rates Obama needs Bill Clinton, not Big Bird Murray proposes ending the ban on fertilization services for veterans Conservatives and immigration policy: The personal responsibility conundrum Is there a doctor in the house? Chaffetz suspects Libya security decisions ‘coordinated’ between White House, State Dept. Kid Rock introduces Paul Ryan: ‘Sorry’ Obama ‘didn’t do a better job’ News bites: Accusations against Chinese telecoms heighten tensions Polls: Romney within striking distance in Michigan, Pennsylvania News bites: Looking at Romney’s pre-ex plan Dangers of Saudi influence in Syria Romney surges past Obama in second poll Sandra Fluke defends ‘Clueless’ star for Romney endorsement Obama: Supporters must be ‘obsessive’ to attain his reelection Petition calls for Broun’s removal from Science panel for doubting evolution Crossroads up with five new Senate ads Tuesday’s global agenda: Global slowdown on the horizon McCain splits from Romney, jokingly backs ‘earmark for Big Bird’ News bites: Certainly uncertain McCain: Romney has ‘same instincts’ as Reagan on foreign policy House Energy chief Upton: Repeal both oil, green power tax breaks New Obama ad uses Big Bird to hit Romney on deficit, Wall Street News bites: Pro-Romney coal giant under scrutiny, Iraq’s oil boom, and more High stakes for ‘wild card’ Biden in Thursday vice presidential debate Obama campaign comes around to flip-flopping advice from Senate Dems MORNING READ Tester, Rehberg get personal in Montana debate for Senate seat Allen, Kaine get under each other’s skin Dem lawmaker to probe group for voter suppression Ryan to reporter: ‘Trying to stuff words in people’s mouths’