The Hill Articles: June 5, 2008

Obama Meets With Clinton Dem unity tough on K St. Lieberman under Reid’s protection after attacks Left presses Obama to cut defense Chambers go to war on war bill Top Air Force officials asked to resign over nuclear mishaps McCain snubs Bush’s fundraising dinner Former Bush aide McClellan defends his brother, Scott Police miss background checks Intel report to be used against McCain DCCC, DSCC will not follow Obama’s lead 2008 and counting House OKs $3.1 trillion spending plan; fate of approps bills remains uncertain Prolonged battle gave Obama’s opponents much time to prepare Liening on K Street Taiwan’s security on hold Bill Clinton’s unique hell The Obama (sort of) majority DAY’S END ROUNDUP Physicians might confront Medicare payment problems Boeing out of Joint Cargo assembly What’s Up Hillary’s Sleeve Rise in off-road vehicle use creating conflicts Atlanta upstart aiming to challenge Ford, wants Congress to change police car rules Oversight Senate approves farm bill again McCain snubs President Bush’s fundraising dinner Powers Vs. Powers for Fossella’s Seat Matsui lands Energy and Commerce panel slot DeLay: ‘Unless Obama Proves Me Wrong, He Is a Marxist’ Former Bush aide Mark McClellan sticks up for brother Clinton says she’s not seeking vice presidency Obama Jokes if Congress Doesn’t Pass Healthcare Bill ‘I’ll Whup ‘Em’ Remove french fry, insert stir-fry Webb lays out Obama-friendly message New RFK book examines his presidential campaign Clay: Clinton Shouldn’t Be Veep Nominee Boeing out of Joint Cargo Aircraft Poll: Obama Stronger vs. McCain with Clinton on Ticket Jones: N.Y. Delegation Should Have Let Clinton Talk To Backers Bush Gets Lowest Approval Rating Yet Patrick Kennedy: Obama’s Campaign Marks a Continuation of RFK’s Axlerod Credits Dean’s 50-State Strategy for Stretching Map Reid Won’t ‘Threaten’ Lieberman for Attacking Obama Senate Dems say Clinton leadership spot doubtful Rendell and Richardson: Clinton Pick Would Work Against Obama’s Themes McCain Raised $21.5 Million in May MIDDAY ROUNDUP Crist Is Looking At Wedding Rings Rangel: N.Y. Delegation Wanted To Campaign For Obama This Weekend Hillary, Come Back to Reality Ferraro wants Obama to pay Clinton’s debt Citing new report, Dems rip ‘heinous’ prewar rhetoric Sen. Byrd released from hospital Bush praises new HUD secretary DNC will stop taking lobbyist cash Hillary Clinton’s Heavy Hand Report: Administration gave biased intel assessment With Obama at Helm, DNC Won’t Take Money from Lobbyists Emanuel To Obama: Take Your Time On VP Pick 112 Organizations Call for Whistleblower Protections Senate Reaches Deal On Housing Secretary And State Department Nominees MORNING READ The Huffington Post Drudge Report Daily Kos The Plank TalkingPointsMemo Hot Air The Next Right The Corner RedState Obama Kicks off General Election with Webb Clinton Thanks Supporters, Says Support Obama Senate fight night