The Hill Articles: July 21, 2009

House GOP launching first ads in New York Slaughter gives top aide pink rose for birthday Dems at odds on how to turn tide on health Autos, banks spend $20M lobbying Conrad: A thorn in Obama’s side K St. revenues a mixed bag in slow economy Millions spent to lobby climate bill Frank delays legislation on consumer protection Lobbying World Get ready for your own personal C-SPAN Dependence on foreign energy a crucial issue Dutch, Weezy and Surfer Senate heeds Obama’s call, cutting F-22 House Dems not winning over critics with pay-as-you-go bill Burton challenger boasts impressive war chest Senate measure would accelerate the revolution in clean technology Nuclear power: A cleaner future at home and abroad Don’t increase ethanol percentage in gasoline Nations aggressive on climate change will be the ones that lead, and prosper A responsible and balanced approach to America’s goals Palin may have run afoul of ethics laws False choice pits economy against the environment Conrad on Kennedy: He’s being missed Behind the scenes at ‘The Doctors Show’ Pentagon didn’t break rules, says GAO Industry leaders: If Brazil can do it, then so can America Industry leaders: NAT GAS Act exemplifies bipartisan efforts Energy principles to protect environment and ratepayers Test for both parties Waxman-Markey bill: All pain, no gain Announcements – July 22, 2009 Lobbying Firms’ revenue in mid-year 2009 DAY’S END ROUNDUP Republican challengers show schisms in party Democrats bent on the ‘hard things’ Voters settle on a public plan Weyant’s World: July 22, 2009 Obama tweet: Health bill opponents ‘playing politics with our lives’ Obama tweet: Health bill opponents ‘playing politics with our lives’ Liberal group calls GOP healthcare stance ‘sick’ The Big Question, July 21: Can Democrats pass health care reform before the August recess? Bachmann: ‘Republicans can’t block your health care reform Mr. President’ Czar tells Congress not to meddle in autos THE BIG QUESTION, July 21: Dean Baker, Co-Director of the Center for Economic Policy Research Wicker pledges filibuster of any health bill with public option The GOP’s retrenchment Obama’s dwindling power Poll: Half disapprove of Obama on healthcare Palin previews farewell address on Twitter RNC outpaces Dems, but financial lead shrinking Blue Dogs press Obama on healthcare costs THE BIG QUESTION, July 21: Senator Bob Corker (R-TN) Facing primary, Crist won’t support Sotomayor Ethanol was green before green was cool Cap-and-trade bill will cut jobs, not emissions Pelosi’s tax measure would kill jobs, raise utility prices How to prevent repeat of 2008 pains at pump ACES Act: A bold step in the right direction How Congress’s drive to stop global warming is fueling China’s drive to out-compete the U.S. Freshman Dems’ leader: New taxes for healthcare must be ‘last resort’ NRA urges members to back Thune, Vitter guns amendment DeMint holds up nominations over Honduras coup Brady hopes that high-profile Dems are listening to GOP Obama campaign returning foreign contributions McCaskill wonders if only… Emanuel’s language not improving Reid to support Thune gun amendment – but won’t say why GOP lawmaker: Snoozing Summers shows Obama ‘asleep at the wheel’ Hoyer lashes out at 134 GOP floor speeches Huckabee event left candidate in the red Episcopal Church votes to endorse ‘card check’ bill TOP TWEETS Roger Wicker now on Twitter Burr might vote for Sotomayor Obama blames GOP for stalled health bills Seals back for another try at Kirk’s seat Obama targets DeMint ‘Waterloo’ remark in email DeMint claims Dems — not him — are biggest obstacle to health reform Liberal Economic Lynching DeMint claims Dems — not him — are biggest obstacle to health reform Deeds says Obama will join campaign, splits with president on national issues Obama hails Senate defeat of F-22 funding Byrd returns to Senate for defense vote Obama: No more excuses on healthcare No abortion ‘benefit’ for national health care Byrd votes for F-22 money MIDDAY ROUNDUP Vitter leads Melancon by 12 in Dem poll Scalise, Sutton spar over pronunciation Obama, Gates win on F-22 fighter jet vote Boren on healthcare: ‘Git ‘er done’ Christie up 15 on Corzine in GOP firm’s poll Hoyer: House could leave sans health vote Boehner on healthcare: ‘Mr. President, scrap this bill’ Panel delays Sotomayor vote one week GOP uses Seger to tweak Obama on delays Palin: Stimulus ‘can be seen as bribe’ Biden: Kiev has most beautiful women Dem congressman calls cap-and-trade ‘worst’ bill he’s ever seen Clyburn: House ready to work into August recess Obama to lobby Energy and Commerce Dems Bernanke warns about deficit; pledges low interest rates Extend funding for rural hospitals (Rep. Adrian Smith) Freshman!!! McCain on proponents of second stim: ‘I wonder what they’ve been smoking’ UPDATED McCain suggests F-22 is part of ‘military industrial complex’ Rep. Frank postpones consumer protection markup Meek remembers Tubbs Jones, almost a year later Disco fever Grassley encourages August delay on final health bill DeMint defiant about Obama’s use of ‘Waterloo’ comment Poll: Sotomayor emerges from hearings with good standing UPDATED McCain mum on prospects of F-22 defeat Obama authorizes security extension for Cheney Healthcare Strategy for GOP What August Recess? Campaign Update: Dem quitters? C- is for Corzine MORNING READ Drudge Report Huffington Post The Corner DailyKos Townhall MyDD RedState OpenLeft Powerline Matthew Yglesias