The Hill Articles: August 15, 2007

Walking a fine line Pig masks and a political shift in Alaska Vulnerable sen. stands his ground Dem majority triggers mixed results for K St. Indicted donor poses quandary for GOP lawmakers who accepted funds Sources: Hastert poised to declare retirement plans Both sides get ready to spin Gen. Petraeus’s Iraq report After glitches, panel to issue report on House voting board on Sept. 30 Shelby blocks fast track for Darfur bill The blogosphere makes room for one more Eyeing mortgage crisis, panel could strike deal on FHA bill Lobbying firm linked to Rep. Lewis booms despite federal investigation Dem leaders struggle for votes to change Cuba policies Bangladeshi political enemies find common ground in lobbying effort Bottom line Weyant’s World: August 15, 2007 Lobbying world The big ‘Simpsons’ movie has just come out. Is there a character you identify with? 20 Questions: Michael Panetta McConnell slams ‘Old Europe’ Democrats Intern of the Week: Women show the Hill sophistication High school teachers hit the Hill DNC holds national training as it rolls out new voter file Club for Growth’s Huckabee hit ad scores well State by State: National, Louisiana, Maryland, Michigan, New Jersey Clinton candidacy lacks premise Summer wind Don’t get leaner at taxpayers’ expense; cut budget’s fat instead Impaired vision Democrats need a Karl Rove No more bombs bursting in air Repression of Choudhury Underscores the Need for Reforms in Bangladesh (Rep. Steve Chabot) GOP lawmakers call for boycott of Olympics Romney Reflects on Straw Poll Victory in Latest Ad Midyear 2007 Lobbying Revenues Pryce set to retire, GOP sources say Cuba Policy Isn’t about Party Politics Edwards calls for action on recalled toys FBI & ICE Squabbles Resulted in Dropped Terrorism Leads (Sen. Chuck Grassley) Maybe Bush Should Be Impeached Racism Behind the Fight for D.C. Voting Rights (Del. Eleanor Norton) Democrats Need a Karl Rove Hearings Will Be Held on Toy Imports (Rep. Bobby Rush) Toying With Child Safety Monica Does Karl