The Hill Articles: March 18, 2008

Downturn bites into bills Seeing big gains, gleeful Schumer might stay on Rep. Rangel has raised nearly $5M House Dems grapple with their rebels GOP leaders’ earmark rules attracting ‘a lot of confusion’ McConnell’s silence before the earmark vote triggers criticism New Mexico seats hotly contested Weyant’s World: March 19, 2008 Sen. Obama urges Americans to examine racial divisions State by State ‘3 a.m.’ ad unconvincing Sampling for Florida’s Democrats … but divided we fall After Bear Stearns bailout, Dems renew push to help homeowners Boeing presses for new contract for Super Hornets Utility report sparks new debate on electricity deregulation Lobbying World The NRCC’s bleak November picture Can we talk? Queens of the cherry blossoms Cherry blossom pie? One slice, please Janine Turner is a die-hard Republican who prefers watching Fox News Centrifugal forces In Fla., Mich., scorched-earth tactics may doom both Dems Pastor Wright: This too shall pass Progressive groups announce major voter mobilization campaign Clinton camp ramps up pressure on Michigan re-vote Clinton White House schedules made public White House says Colombia trade deal not stalled Obama tackles race in highly anticipated speech Black, White, Religion and Politics Blowing It Recession Depression Baseball Can’t Come Soon Enough