The Hill Articles: August 4, 2009

Healthcare in the Dog Days of August Don’t Be Fooled by Orchestrated Protests Chairman of Joint Chiefs says ‘you bet’ he’ll still tweet Obama treads fine line on North Korea Pelosi: A committee of one on healthcare legislation Bush staffers’ run for election likely to test W’s legacy Dubbed ‘villains,’ insurers counter Democrats’ attack Heightened focus on compliance captures more lobbying activities Lobbying World Gitmo battle reignites Harkin resists pressure to spend more on science and education Issa accuses Emanuel of ‘scare tactics’ Obama pressures Senate Dems to move healthcare Senate candidates from opposite sides use same strategy against Specter Regional bigotry in bloom Health reform, long-term Saving capitalism Flimsy Reid McConnell’s wisdom ‘Random-source’ dogs, cats needed for medical research A rush from the classroom to Rep. Baird’s office D.C.-area professors impart experience in political arena D.C.-area professors impart experience in political arena A rush from the classroom to Rep. Baird’s office A rush from the classroom to Rep. Baird’s office D.C.-area professors impart experience in political arena Learning outside of the classroom He’s Back! DAY’S END ROUNDUP Nuclear energy is key to America’s future (Rep. Jason Altmire) Weyant’s World: August 5, 2009 When TMI is just enough Rep. Sam Johnson’s new aides have been around town, world A whole new world Survey: Scott Kamins DNC: GOP ‘inciting angry mobs’ of ‘rabid right wing extremists’ Reid announces start of Sotomayor debate Obama administration asked Clinton to go to N. Korea Robin Carnahan creates Twitter account House Dem off to Darfur after visa snafu McConnell: ‘Cash for clunkers’ will be completed this week Uncivil Action The Big Question, Aug. 4: Will time off for the August recess help or harm Democrats’ chances of passing healthcare when they return? TOP TWEETS N. Korea pardons American journalists Roberts, Rogers ready to fight Gitmo plans Cantor’s office says WH asking Americans to snitch Continuing Education calendar Announcements – August 5, 2009 Michigan GOPer calls Obama Gitmo plan ‘cash for the clink’ Health insurance industry pushes back on Democrats Reid: ‘We’re ready to take on the world’ D.C.-area professors impart experience in political arena Big challenge, big reward A rush from the classroom to Rep. Baird’s office Born again Issa wants answers from Emanuel Pep talk leaves Dems confident on clunkers, healthcare Poll: 54% against cash for clunkers extension Reid confidently predicts Senate will extend ‘clunkers’ program Issa’s criticism of W.H. Chicagoans tinged with Pink Floyd Senator warns recession may get worse DNC launches radio ads backing vulnerable reps. McCain: Why not ‘cash-for-refrigerators?’ Alexander to healthcare protesters: Be polite Senate GOP planning ‘cash for clunkers’ strategy Doubt cast on ‘private’ nature of Clinton’s N. Korea trip Dodd: Diagnosis won’t affect health bill MIDDAY ROUNDUP Ross: Bush — not Obama — pioneered socialized medicine in U.S. Game On! Voters Want Their Say at Town Hall Meetings DeMint: ‘Shazam, we’ve sold some cars!’ Liberals protest Pelosi’s comments Laura Bush wants to see a (GOP) woman become president Kyl says Baucus will let 9/15 healthcare deadline slide Marines ban social networking sites in response to Pentagon report Rep. Sestak launches bid against Sen. Specter Selective service provides a model for improved voter registration Transportation Dept. to convene summit on text messaging Ex-Notre Dame coach considering a run for Congress White House: No comment on Clinton trip Minnesota House Democrat heads to Darfur region Obama to press senators on clunkers Obama taps another Republican for post White House criticizes McCain’s Sotomayor vote On Obama Gitmo plan, Hoekstra says Michigan won’t ‘bail him out’ W.H. uses Twitter to push back against online healthcare attacks Specter slams Sestak on Twitter as primary officially begins Specter slams Sestak on Twitter as primary officially begins W.H. uses Twitter to push back against online healthcare attacks Conrad: We can’t count on Byrd and Kennedy for votes Gregg: ‘We’re going to be like a banana republic in 10 years’ Treasury offers lawmakers August talking points MORNING READ Drudge Report White House calls Clinton’s N. Korea trip ‘solely private’ Huffington Post The Daily Beast firedoglake Powerline MyDD RedState Crooks and Liars Hot Air TalkLeft