The Hill Articles: July 12, 2007

Dem tension over energy Specter says Dems broke their promise Rudy dismisses union’s ‘Swift Boat’-style attack ad Bush, Hill Democrats spar on new budget numbers Don Duncan, longtime ConocoPhillps lobbyist, to retire War critics ‘thoughtful,’ not ‘wimps’ Republican unity at risk despite defeat of Dem Iraq amendment Cheney funding clampdown in peril House Republicans rush to Bush’s defense on Libby At last, freshman Dem Clarke endorses Hillary Citing Medicare savings, group says doctors should have to e-prescribe Senator McCaskill, ex-auditor, to shine brighter light on Iraq defense contracts Lobbying group to celebrate green headquarters Republican convention chief faces daunting responsibilities Tough times in center field House Dem leaders are not clashing over energy policy Time for action on Iraq is today Congress, listen to the people Weyant’s World: July 12, 2007 A guide: The morning after your congressional sex scandal Strange brew: Lawmakers delight in bottling their own beer To My Colleague Karen Hanretty, Regarding Firefighters and Rudy House panel rejects Bush’s executive privilege claim High School Dropout Rate Must Be Addressed in No Child Left Behind McCain on the Tipping Point of Failure Protesters interrupt first ever Senate prayer by Hindu Rudy Makes ’12 Commitments’ to Public if Elected Republican Family Values Presidential Wannabes Pander on Race, Part I For Labor Union Attack Ad, Timing Is Everything Trade Agreements Need Consideration from Congress (Sen. Max Baucus) I Support Troop Withdrawal By April 2008 (Rep. Raul Grijalva) Legislation to Reduce Iraq Presence Is Purely Partisan (Rep. Tom Price) Bush stands firm Newsflash! Lady Bird Johnson Affectionately Remembered (Sen. Mitch McConnell) Safe Havens Glass Warfare Iraq progress report is a mixed bag New NHC Director Must Continue to Fight for Resources (Sen. Mary Landrieu) What will the Dem or GOP majority be in the House in 111th Congress? SCHIP Legislation Should Not Expand to Parents (Sen. Richard Burr) Brownback takes aim at ‘Law and Order’ Businesses Must Quit Avoiding Corporate Taxes (Sen. Chuck Grassley) Stop Cigarettes Through The Mail (Rep. John McHugh) Just Asking: Top 10 Things I (Occasionally) Think About George W. Bush, War Profiteers, and the Terrorism-Industrial Complex Repeal Dangerous Tiahrt Amendment (Rep. Carolyn McCarthy)