The Hill Articles: February 27, 2008

February 27
Rules revolt, ethics fiasco CBC  says Van Hollen’s efforts not good enough Smackdown? No, McMahon skips hearing Strategists: Jilt public cash, Obama Senators want Gates to check supply problem Republicans betting debate on Iraq works in their favor Weyant’s World: February 28, 2008 Bill would give House staff two paychecks monthly Graham plays both defense and offense for Sen. McCain Pork opponent Rep. Campbell backtracks on own ‘earmark’ Banking lobby tries new argument to derail bankruptcy bill language Air Force pushes for more C-130Js Former GOP aides form new energy group Democratic Tax Insanity Begich’s entry tees up first tough reelection race in Stevens’s career Tribute to William F. Buckley State by state Presidential moves on Hill Enforcement of union funds’ transparency is long overdue No Way HRC Can Win Stick with old ways, say goodbye to K Street Dean Keeps Heat on McCain Rep. Lewis switching to Obama Now’s the Time for Congress to Provide Equitable Incentives for Renewable Energy How John McCain saved President Bush’s judicial nominees Provisional ballots may be the hanging chad of ’08 Explaining to do The comfort level From skinny to strong Rep. Israel turns red on subject of hot mud wraps Four first ladies and a first gentleman FISA Tears House Warner released from hospital Begich announces run against Sen. Stevens A New Course for the Military (Sen. Patrick Leahy) Supreme Court Hears Exxon Valdez Case (Rep. Dave Reichert) Wrong Again! Bill Buckley Whistleblower Protection is Necessary William F. Buckley Dies at 82 In Memoriam McMahon’s absence draws Rush’s anger Clemens referred to Justice for perjury investigation Dorgan endorses Obama FISA Vital in Effectively Monitoring Foreign Terrorists (Rep. Virginia Foxx) Two New Obama Ads in Texas Reid: ‘No expectation’ of compromise on housing bill Long Overdue for Fairness in Our Sentencing System (Rep. Jerrold Nadler) Give Troops the Tools They Need (Sen. John Ensign) McCain Apologizes for Remarks from Talk Show Host Year-Long Moratorium Needed on Earmarks (Sen. Jim DeMint) NRSC Goes After Mary Landrieu By Comparing Her to Hillary Clinton Byrd ‘feisty’ but still in hospital White Papers Lead Greenhouse Gas Emissions Reduction (Rep. John Dingell) Debate Highlights Hillary, Barack, Randy, Paula and Simon The Devious Sen. Clinton If Barack Obama Had Lost 11 in a Row