The Hill Articles: April 16, 2008

Obama fields tough questions in Dem debate Clinton, Obama vow general election unity Byrd tells critics: ‘Shut up’ Those who call ‘recession’ also advise the candidates Unions split over scoring patents bill Specter committed to running for another term GOP is cool to McCain’s economics Lawmakers Call for BCS Investigation LIVEBLOG: Obama and Clinton Debate in Philly Pelosi swaggers into 2nd year Most freshmen have not been to Afghanistan Weyant’s World: April 17, 2008 Clinton’s Hill supporters do little to narrow fundraising disparity Bush climate goals don’t impress GOP move nearly kills Democratic tax bill DAY’S END ROUNDUP Setting the Barr: Presidential bid by ex-rep. may hurt McCain State by State Radio Ads to Attack GOP Incumbents for Supporting Bush Economic Policy The Air War: Obama ads sweeten his ‘bitter’ remarks Political heavy hitters join forces on healthcare Foreign DoD contractors under lens Flying high over the Atlantic Lawmakers Call for BCS Investigation Faucet fears fall on deaf ears Senate Dems seek to block Coconut Road probe Ken Smith, Speaker Rayburn page Sen. Kerry’s opponent blasts lawmaker with biting ad in Boston Globe Obama’s truth Music that plays in Pa. No stressed-out Washingtonian left behind at Georgetown’s Boutique Spa D.C. ‘catching on’ to spas, says former Californian Byrd answers critics with two words: ‘Shut up’ The royal treatment, royalty feel Be You Bi Yu treats area’s special aches and pains Meeting problems H.R. 5244 is wrong way to regulate credit card industry Bush Gives Pope Props: ‘Awesome Speech Your Holiness’ Murtha: Presidency Is ‘No Old Man’s Job’ Nemacolin Spa a breath of fresh air LIVEBLOG: Byrd Returns to Appropriations Chair Bush to Call for Greenhouse Emissions to Stop Growing by 2025 House Passes Week Extension for Farm Bill Huckabee Launches PAC to Support Congressional Bids Obama, Clinton go from chummy to chilly Bush plans to stop greenhouse gas emissions growth Two N.C. Reps. Endorse Obama Pelosi Leaves Door Open for Columbia FTA Specter committed to running for another term MIDDAY BLOG ROUNDUP Clinton notches union endorsement Hillary Jumped to Go Negative Too Soon Obama downplays concerns over judicial nominees Obama Gets First Indiana Dem. Rep. Endorsement No ‘Bitter’ Bump for Clinton Simple Truth About Simple Folk The Boss Backs Obama The Worst Political Team on Television MORNING READ Hot Air MyDD The Corner Daily Kos RedState The Huffington Post Drudge Report The Caucus Weekly Standard Marc Ambinder Sen. Clinton’s Shameless Antics Attacking in Vain