The Hill Articles: August 1, 2009

Taylor calls Norquist’s ATR ‘lying sacks of scum’ Analysis: It’s Steele’s party — kind of SATURDAY ROUNDUP McCain, McCaskill oppose more clunker funding Mullen dismisses speculation over troop increase in Afghanistan Mullen dismisses speculation over troop increase in Afghanistan Palin camp blasts ‘so-called journalists’ for divorce rumor Ag groups lobby Senate on food safety bill Hare ‘disappointed’ by lapsed healthcare deadline Justice Department drops probe of ex-Rep. Feeney Obama campaigns to keep Virginia in blue column Senators want evaluation of ‘cash for clunkers’ before vote Rick Perry’s Saturday puppy tweet Nelson pushes back hard against liberal attack ad Panetta: Lawmakers’ focus on the past ‘threatens’ CIA’s mission Little love for compromise in anti-‘card check’ group’s recess plans Unions budget up to $15 million for August campaign Pelosi: I’m called a ‘villain’ all the time, so it’s okay to use it back Grassley taking healthcare advice from…Perot? Obama praises final House committee for health bill approval Thune kicks off August health battle in GOP address Obama: Economic numbers prove stimulus worked VIDEO: Obama defends economic managment in weeky address VIDEO: Thune launches healthcare offensive in GOP address