The Hill Articles: February 26, 2008

February 26
Few haymakers landed in Obama-Clinton debate Byrd admitted to Walter Reed hospital Liberal Dems seek secret FISA session Clinton’s superdelegates rejecting pleas to switch House leaders picking their primary favorites Boehner to undergo back surgery NRCC failed Rep. Gilchrest, aide contends Rollercoaster-like presidential primaries near conclusion Democrats question possible McCain running mate Pawlenty on healthcare DCCC prepares candidates to deal with Freedom’s Watch Weyant’s World: February 27, 2008 Rockefeller’s position on FISA scrutinized House getting greener through cafeteria changes Groups fear floor tricks might derail ethics bill Lengthy Iraq debate pushes back housing measure Not going down without a fight Casey caught in presidential sparring FEC announces penalties for Simmons, Melancon Watchdogs plan to protest Rep. Murtha’s fundraiser Mandated Renewables Don’t Exist Musicians, broadcasters in battle over royalties Army secretary: Wars restrict time to train Lobbying World K Street in Brief Teachers’ union set to play big part in 2008 campaigns Texas-sized symbols help Obama Lessons from Wisconsin Intelligence & Security Too Important for Political Posturing (Rep. Charles Boustany) Special Reports: Telecom This time the system worked N.C.’s Jones struggling due to votes on taxes, not just war GOP’s flesh-eating zombie candidate The Clintons just won’t learn Partners in crime The Johnson Bunch: It’s a story … of a happy family Cannon intern puts work first Readying Americans for TV conversion Auction was a failure, but don’t let ‘D’ stand for ‘Dead’ Regulations threaten a thriving industry Legislation would curb excessive, hidden wireless charges ‘Telehealth’ promise: better care, lower cost TV programs must not be disrupted by new wireless gadgets Spectrum ‘white spaces’ promise wireless bonanza Building consumer protections into the wireless industry Seven Reasons Why We Can Expect a Drop in Oil Prices One is the Loneliest Number Public Citizen comes to McCain’s defense This Is Not Your Older Brother’s Democratic Party Kay Bailey Hutchinson Doesn’t Want to Be VP FISA Inaction Faces Real Consequences (Sen. Mitch McConnell) Dodd Endorses Obama Reducing Sentences for Crack Cocaine Felons Is Unjust (Rep. Howard Coble) Hillary Up Against the Ropes Millennium Challenge is the Future of U.S. Foreign Assistance (Rep. Joe Knollenberg) Energy Measure Will Ensure Affordable, Environmentally-Sound Fuel (Rep. Doris Matsui) Sen. Hutchison: ‘I do not want to be vice president’ Warner kept for observation of heart condition FISA Delays Cede Ground to Enemy (Sen. Jon Kyl) Dodd endorses Obama Police Officers Out of Control The (Almost) Final Four 2007 Lobbying Revenues Energy Independence Achievable Through Tax Incentives (Rep. Pete Sessions) Senate Passes Bill to Renew, Improve Indian Health Care Services (Sen. Mike Enzi) DNC Uses 2000 Bush Video to Slam McCain Reflections on a Recent Trip to Afghanistan (Rep. Scott Garrett) New Obama Ad in Texas A Cleaner, Safer, More Sustainable Future (Rep. Kathy Castor) Vote Counting 101 Which Hillary Will Debate Tonight? Dark Side of the Moon