The Hill Articles: July 7, 2009

Nukes treaty gives GOP weapon on missile defense Texas Democrat joins stars at Jackson service Capitol bikes gather dust Black, Hispanic job losses spur push for more spending Lawmakers question plans of Postal Service to cut costs DCCC, Murtha face decisions on funds donated by indicted defense contractor Sotomayor vote likely to occur pre-recess Rahm raises eyebrows; Obama repeats favor of ‘public option’ Congressional Black Caucus pushes for hiring of more minority staffers MoveOn.org’s latest target: Obama? Melancon tries to navigate business and labor interests Senate climate debate focuses on economic impact Let’s vote on climate measure Bloat, leverage, meltdown Standing over a bomb Aiming for Gregg’s open seat, Ayotte is unknown big name 50 Most Beautiful unplugged Lobbying world The system’s failure: Americans are paying more and getting less Improving maternal health in developing countries Another state Rep. to join Kosmas race Weyant’s World: July 8, 2009 Issa won’t drop Countrywide probe Hispanic caucus backs Zelaya H.R. 1548 better than alternatives on new drug class Former Real Worlder running for Congress? Levin: No veto anticipated on F-22, engine DAY’S END ROUNDUP Rep. Lewis blasts King for speaking ‘evil’ of Jackson Announcements, July 7, 2009 Primary conflict in N.Y. Equal treatment for tribal governments and charities (Rep. Xavier Becerra) Amid new fuels’ uncertainty, clean diesel’s benefits proven GOPers not yielding to Ayotte yet Case for Crist party-switch Defeat the Internet Berlin Wall Chaffetz won’t rule out challenging Bennett For Americans who’ve ‘borne the battle,’ we must continue commitment to VA’s services The heartbeat of rural America Begich met with Palin two days before resignation Public option essential, will not lead to rationing or curbing doctor choice Big Question, July 7: How have President Obama’s foreign trips changed America’s standing in the world? Reid: Second stimulus can wait Reid on Franken: ‘Extremely smart’ Bill Clinton: Jackson helped Democrats financially $10.4B allocation in stimulus to NIH is wise investment Poll: Palin, Romney lead 2012 nomination race Reid not sold on second stimulus Sheila Jackson Lee pays tribute to MJ THE BIG QUESTION, July 7: Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) McCain counters Obama on Honduras U.S. will back mediation efforts in Honduras Attack the Cyberwalls!: The Internet is the pathway to democracy in places like Iran (Sen. Arlen Specter) Foley raises over $530k in under one month Tyson suggests second stimulus Vitter raises $1.2 million for reelection fight Dodd’s sister passes away TOP TWEETS Mondale: Obama’s doing well Lugar gives Obama high marks for Russia trip It’s official: Franken makes 60 for Dems Specter’s shrewd HuffPo op-ed Issa unloads: Says GOP must address ‘failures’ of Bush and Hastert GAO on Twitter It’s official: Franken’s a Senator Hoyer ‘open’ to second stimulus, but not just yet Rubio raises $340K in second quarter MIDDAY ROUNDUP N.H. resignation points to Senate campaign We need a strategy, not a silver bullet, to stop the LRA (Sen. Russ Feingold) Palin: Obama policies ‘immoral’ and ‘uneconomic’ Ex-contractor with Murtha ties charged over kickbacks Burgess: WH and Congress want to limit freedom on healthcare Sen. Coburn slams AARP for ‘generational theft’ The uniting tongue of the U.S. is English Kyl says health bill won’t have public plan, no matter when it’s passed Don’t raid Medicare for another government-run health care plan (Sen. Mitch McConnell) Zelaya to meet with Clinton Gingrich: Obama’s Russia speech ‘pro american’ Meek, Crist to report more than $3 million raised Waxman: Healthcare can’t pass House without public plan Palin’s media campaign begins Obama re-reaffirms support for public option UPDATED: McCaskill pokes fun at Franken presser Steele: 2012 Palin speculation ‘off the table’ Hatch: Media attacks Palin becuase she’s pro-life Kudlow: Palin right to resign Obama Moscow speech not widely televised Portman gains in Ohio Senate race T.O. rips King over MJ comments South Carolina GOP censures Sanford VIDEO: NRSC launches dramatic web ad on Dem super majority Obama reaches out to young Russians King continues Jackson assault The ‘O’ Word Obama emphasizes shared interests with Russia MORNING READ Huffington Post Drudge Report Crooks and Liars The Corner Campaign Update: Stivers is in, Sullivan to run again AMERICAblog Palin on 2012: ‘I don’t know what the future holds’ Powerline Hullabaloo Hot Air MyDD RedState GOP rep calls for greater Rules transparency