The Hill Articles: July 3, 2007

DeMint makes 2008 tougher for Graham Republican sens. may back contempt charge Thad Cochran tries to rescue Bush nominee House Republicans vow to take the offensive on immigration Dems home in on energy policy during week’s recess Leadership shares July 4 plans, from painting to politicking Groups say death penalty flaws merge in Georgia case Even John Q. Public can hire K Street — if he has the cash Capuano bemoans ‘thankless’ ethics job Webb’s deployment amendment will open debate on defense bill Bottom line Weyant’s World: July 3, 2007 What a difference a brush with the feds can make Lobbying world Challengers Bruning, Ciresi, Swett turn in strong fundraising quarters Obama drama LoC’s Billington turns back on key program for the blind Health IT — for everyone They got the grassroots’ message Fun and fireworks Intern of the Week: Baldwin’s intern bunks on a boat Poet joins Boxer’s office as deputy press secretary Meet the Lawmaker – Rep. Michael McNulty (D-N.Y.) Crowning the Ward’s Worst Alley Monday Morning Quarterback: Race and Education Bush Rules Out Pardon — Or Does It Depend On the Definition of ‘Long-Lasting’? President Bush Disregarded the Rule of Law (Rep. Diana DeGette) Obama’s Toothless Take on Faith Giuliani leads Romney in second-quarter tally Public funds would handcuff McCain in primary states White House stands by Libby commutation McCain’s Sad Decline Clashes Coming up in Congress On His Last Day in Office, Bush Will Pardon Himself and Cheney Wilson blasts Bush for sparing Libby This Administration Continues to Avoid Accountability (Rep. Louise Slaughter) Bush Has a Nixonian Perception of Justice (Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse) John Edwards Wants Another Minimum Wage Raise Court Eschews Race, Steps On Diversity in Education — Again (Rep. Jesse L. Jackson Jr.) D.C. Commuting Commutation is Bittersweet Stop Arming the Sunnis Random Thoughts Before the Holiday Commuting Libby Is a Betrayal of the American People (Speaker Nancy Pelosi) McCain is on the ropes Stakes Are High For SCOTUS in Next Presidential Election Dietary Supplement Regulations Need Vast Improvement Pressure and Principle The Significance of July 4th