The Hill Articles: May 10, 2007

May 10
House votes to fund Iraq war in installments Bush aides berate GOP members State critics say Gov. Romney left Mass. party in ‘shambles’ Schumer ‘exploded’ after DNC post-election claims Rep. Calvert overcame ethics cloud to nab committee seat Republicans give Gonzales more cover this time around Edwards campaign mum on arrested fundraiser Memorials to the fallen in Iraq war are running out of space for names Oversight 2008 and counting Waxman widens Pentagon probe Reid: Bush must push his party forward on immigration reform Healthcare funding put on hold amid wrangling over Iraq bill Jennings seeks suspension of Fla. court case Senators support Iraq Study Group recommendations Bush invites foreign investment, vows balance with national security Bill would stop Wal-Mart, others from creating banks Renegade primary challenger muddles Republicans’ efforts to unseat Schmidt Business forecast gloomy for GOP Weyant’s World: May 11, 2007 A toast to mom at Bangkok Joe’s Firefly Laying the groundwork Article unfairly linked Miller to earmarks, FBI investigation Emanuel’s season on the brink Darker cloud of suspicion A congressman tells his rags-to-riches tale The right move for Giuliani Speaking of Books Duncan, Paul vote for quick Iraq withdrawal Laura Bush, House GOP-ers to mull No Child Left Behind Edwards, Reid continue to trade barbs over Iraq FBI head Mueller responds to DeLay criticism Promoting public transit for energy independence Democrats look to include language on chemical plants in bill on security Should air travelers have a passenger bill of rights? Terrorism and public transportation To meet expected demand, increased flexibility needed in financing capital projects for airports There was no 9th firing, Gonzales says Mean Height Using the latest technology to secure our ports The Safe American Roads Act of 2007 would halt Mexico-to-U.S. trucking plan A new vision for our nation’s transportation system U.S. should drop requirement of pilots to retire at 60, but FAA change flawed Passenger bill of rights should be legally binding on all airlines House rejects quick withdrawal from Iraq Nation isn’t keeping up with transportation challenges She might be baaaaaack! Funding fracas Q: If you could change one thing about yourself, what would it be? Message: Keep it clean 20 Questions: Lizz Winstead Democrats Renege on More Promises (Rep. Virginia Foxx) Border Security vs. Guest Worker Program Securing Our Mass Transit Systems (Rep. Michael Castle) Markey records video from chairman’s perspective Stress Fractures Within the GOP Over Iraq War Bush criticizes new Iraq bill ahead of House vote Bill Richardson Interviews for Your Vote Sensenbrenner grills Gonzales on Jefferson probe Hearing and Listening House Rebukes a History of Racism (Rep. Jim Moran) Open Church Doors to Immigrants Congress Will Continue to Press the Issue (Rep. Jim Oberstar) LaHood: Bush ‘sobered’ by Iraq meeting Hypocrisy, Sharpton Style Bitter Pill to Swallow We Can Do Better for Our Veterans (Rep. Paul Hodes) Shame on 11 Republicans Who Confront the President But Vote for His Disaster A Way We Can Help Kids Save for the Future (Rep. Connie Mack) We Should Encourage China Toward a Free-Floating Currency (Rep. Joe Barton)