The Hill Articles: July 20, 2009

Obama threatens veto over McCain healthcare plan Obama administration confident on Guantanamo deadline Obama is good for K Street lobbyists Push to ban federal cash for abortion Dodd’s HELP panel role helps his money raising Pentagon to boost Army by 22,000 Candidates line up to replace McHugh Idaho lawmakers briefed on kidnapped U.S. soldier Corzine, Dodd TV ads score below average Democrats who voted against Pelosi earmark say it’s nothing personal Rep. Paul — the reluctant leader of a still-energized grassroots movement Leaders want House freshmen to stay more on message Weyant’s World: July 21, 2009 Cause of his life GOP to go all out vs. health bill Not forgotten Cardoza links Pelosi to centrists of caucus Cartoonist ‘greatly dismayed’ over lost Treasury job Healthcare deadline looms Dems see surprising numbers in their bid to win Lungren’s seat Don’t let ACORN taint the 2010 census Pelosi’s policy director stepping down Rep. Andrews, Norquist butt heads on tax pledge Obama may use reconciliation if no health bill by October Senators see some agreement on healthcare IG charges Treasury failed to adopt bailout safeguards Subject of veto threat, F-22 faces 2 key votes Bottom Line Dodd’s Mixed Signals on Lobbyists Sessions: Sotomayor in worse shape than Alito, but still no filibuster plans Second contractor with Murtha ties pleads guilty Healthcare Running Out the Clock New Hampshire Attorney General signals Senate run Dems mulling working into August recess DAY’S END ROUNDUP Hate crimes amendments pass easily Aide to Rep. Jackie Speier is at heart a comedian and sitcom writer Q: What outdoor activities do you like to do during the summer? Bill would let Americans abroad actually exercise their right to vote Climate legislation is on par with lunar trip ‘Here in Youngstown’ Healthcare: Moral imperative, fiscal imperative Kyl says White House has grown more partisan BET co-founder endorses McDonnell Conrad pessimistic on passing healthcare before recess Cardin: GOP will oppose anything Obama proposes Obama honors Apollo 11 crew on 40th anniversary Healthcare Reform: Threading the Needle Chaffetz presses W.H. on budget update The Vietnamese government should respect basic human rights (Rep. Loretta Sanchez) White House to delay budget update Freshman Pingree soaks up Colbert appearance TOP TWEETS Senate Dems outraise GOP counterparts 2012 Watch: Romney heading to…Omaha? NASA continues hot streak, reaches 100k Twitter followers McCain touts Mayo Clinic’s dismissal of House health proposal Obama’s approval rating slides in another poll Obama challenges GOP on healthcare Graham betting Obama fails on healthcare effort Obama rebuffs critics on healthcare reform Grassley: Surtax is off the table Nelson: Humans on Mars, moon are ‘clear goals’ for space program Maloney quoted using the n-word Palin Better than the Inside-the-Beltway Crowd Guessed (or Hoped?) Poll: Obama, Romney tied in matchup Clinton maintains $15 million debt VIDEO: Mike Castle takes on birthers, gets booed MIDDAY ROUNDUP Obama avoiding blame, but approvals sag Mayo Clinic lambastes House healthcare bill One small letter for mankind Apollo 11 crew to meet with Obama, make Mars pitch Specter takes shot at Sestak on Twitter Rendell: Cantor’s stimulus claims in ‘top 10 dumbest statements’ from a politician UPDATED N.J., Va. gubernatorial races ramp up on Twitter Boehner knocks W.H. for delaying budget review Feinstein: Cheney may be asked to talk in CIA investigation IG: Treasury ‘failed’ to adopt bailout safeguards Melting Down White House delays budget update Former USS Cole commander blasts Obama on eve of Gitmo report Rep. Kirk says he will run for Senate Feingold challenges intelligence chief on CIA program Christie tweets his choice for running mate Steele alleges ‘reckless experiment’ by Obama and Dems Poll: Obama’s numbers dip on healthcare Campaign Update: Ensign drops, Kirk to announce Taxing the Rich Tom Watson To the Moon and Back ‘Equinunk, Tell Your Story’ MORNING READ Drudge Report Huffington Post HotAir DailyKos RedState MyDD Townhall OpenLeft Powerline Matthew Yglesias ‘Pay-go’ returns as public worries about spending