The Hill Articles: September 18, 2007

Weyant’s World: September 18, 2007 Clinton plan sparks frenzy Lobbyists say Bush unlikely to veto TRIA Rep. Ramstad puts another swing district up for grabs Maneuvering but little ire greet AG pick Dems intensify pursuit of organized labor GOPers jockey for 2nd, 3rd in Iowa Murtha: GOPers to abandon Bush on Iraq after primaries Rep. Tanner seeks to build bipartisan coalition on Iraq Bottom Line Debate intensifies over Nevada rail projects ACLU backs Craig’s bid to reverse his guilty plea Facing new threats, mining industry undergoes a facelift Stevens, Inouye top defense earmarks list at over $180M each; Byrd next at $166M Backers of D.C. voting bill optimistic Hard-line Cuba PAC makes inroads with House freshmen Committee members probing contested vote count promise cooperation, efficiency Low congressional approval ratings could help GOP and hurt Democrats Federal restrictions on children’s health insurance program worry state officials Ex-Sen. Thompson announces October debate schedule Note to LoC: Don’t reserve much space for the Dick Cheney section In earmark scrutiny, fiscal hawks leave most House GOP leaders unscathed Seeing no downside, more lawmakers reveal details of their work schedules Elected officials throw support behind Gilchrest primary challenger Harris Lobbyist Silvertooth tries to take emotion out of immigration fight Mixed economic data, market turmoil, create policy dilemma for Fed Veto this Lessons from Charles Vanik: No need for money in politics Expanding ethanol use Uproar to benefit MoveOn.org Federal, state officials not likely to prosecute companies tied to sub-prime lending crisis Unkept promises of NCLB expose the need for reform Change student-aid structure in Higher Education Act Healthy minds need healthy bodies Children in foster care cannot be allowed to fall through cracks in education system No Child Left Behind reform that we can all support Investing in young children delivers valuable dividends Students benefit a lot by doing community service Encouraging unique paths to success: Enhancing NCLB H.R. 2904 propels charter schools High schools in crisis Apply Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics education effectively The Gonzo Way: Through the tears and laughter of a widow Tragedies shape outlook of new CAO spokesman Phylicia Rashad ‘No Child Left on Their Behind’ D.C. voting bill tripped up in the Senate Congress Has No Business Setting Tour of Duty Mandates (Sen. John McCain) Mukasey Is Qualified, But Does He Get That DoJ Is Broken? (Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse) Controversy Confuses as Vote on D.C. Representation Nears (Del. Eleanor Holmes Norton) Obama proposes middle-class tax cuts Impeaching Bush Hoyer takes aim at Moran’s AIPAC comment Budget Makes Farm Bill Tough (Sen. Tom Harkin) Davis demands hearing on MoveOn.org ad Craig returns to the Senate Give Credit to Gingrich Rules Committee delays vote on TRIA fix Waxman: State Department IG tried to shield Bush administration from embarrassment Oh, Mitt Huckabee triumphs in ‘Value Voters’ straw poll Amnesty in Bite-Sized Pieces Lethargy By Another Name Hillary Clinton Launches Healthcare Plan Just Asking: Top 10 Things I (Occasionally) Think About Fred Adds Fire to GOP Race FISA Courts Grant Unfettered Powers (Rep. Steve Cohen) Dems’ NCLB Bill Puts Bureaucrats in Charge (Rep. Scott Garrett) Baucus and Harkin Dispute $5 Billion in Farm Bill Woeful Democratic Leadership Republicans Need to Be Careful on Hillary Healthcare