The Hill Articles: June 10, 2009

President Obama’s say on pay Security tightened in wake of fatal shooting NASA states going ballistic over cash cuts Dem mutiny on climate bill grows, says Peterson Republican members vie for education panel post Obama takes healthcare push on the road ‘Cash for Clunkers’ bill: concerns on cost, environmental gains Wrangling starts over presidential chopper From televisions to a name sign, freshman lawmakers ring up big office costs as they settle into job Foreign governments oppose Buy American Left turns up heat on Baucus Crushing election loss caps tough 2 years for McAuliffe The Hill receives nine journalism awards The high court’s role on the Voting Rights Act Broadband stimulus isn’t limited to technology White House pitches war-funding measure Reid’s newest intern packs a punch Meet the lawmaker: Roger Wicker Thune raising money, profile off Sotomayor nomination Howard Dean: Rep. Gingrey ‘an embarrassment’ GOP sees Pelosi as Dems Achilles’ heel The complex calculus of a coup Rural co-ops target climate bill Pressure on Baucus Google venture: no violation of copyright or antitrust laws Museum shooting stirs gun amendment controversy Smith: Obama ‘the abortion president’ DAY’S END ROUNDUP Markey says GOP doesn’t believe in climate change, mocks bill Congressmen push to free up FEMA funding backlog (Rep. Steve Scalise) Pay-Go: a fraudulent exercise (Sen. Judd Gregg) For the sake of all Americans, the time for reform has come An imperative that can’t wait Avoiding partisan fireworks How to compete with private insurers on level playing field Greater risk-sharing promises lower costs with more security For families, businesses — an option that promotes care and competition Turn the pyramids right side up Help fulfill the promise of America Why America needs the Free Enterprise Act (Sen. Mike Johanns) Take the time to get reform right To GOP, reform is about wider access, lower prices, not government control First, do no harm The need for a robust public option Reform lacks transparency, bipartisanship A back-door path to a government takeover Bridging the divide over the ideological ground zero on care Dodd ate McCaskill’s lunch for, uh, lunch On public plan, it’s provider beware Reform without creating a public insurance option is not real change Republicans demand more Sotomayor documents Spend money you don’t have at dealerships that don’t exist Health reform must include an aggressive cancer strategy Obama admin announces limits on pay for bailout execs Task force leader lays out GM exit strategy SEIU targets Chamber in card-check battle Ensuring quality care in a government-run healthcare program (Rep. Charles Boustany) Residential Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Prevention Act will strengthen standards, decrease deaths (Sen. Bill Nelson) Perlmutter out in front on museum shooting thoughts Cap and Tax will drive ecomony off cliff (Rep. Lee Terry) Auto task force has no timeline on gov’t divestment of GM Cantor says GOP will take back House in 2010 Weyant’s World: June 11, 2009 Gibbs: Obama concerned and saddened by museum shooting Not very stimulating New-media conflicts Slate claims GOP lawmakers most interesting tweeters GOP letter asks Sotomayor to fill in the blanks Barney Frank sees key pay proposal as likely ineffective Dean lets loose on healthcare Club for Growth meets with Rubio Raising taxes worse than hiring a prostitute? Hutchison: Proposed cuts to NASA ‘destructive’ Shootings at the Holocaust museum TOP TWEETS President Touts $1.8 Billion ‘Profit’ on Bank Bailout Legislation to help detect and prosecute price-fixing cartels (Sen. Herb Kohl) He’s probably not talking about Russians New ‘say on pay’ rules would be non-binding Obama seeks new controls on executive pay Obama pushes Senate healthcare timeline Barton calls climate change bill ‘C-R-A-P’ MIDDAY ROUNDUP Democratic Healthcare Mess Sign Sotomayor’s ‘virtual cast’ Sign Sotomayor’s ‘virtual cast’ Chamber launches ‘free enterprise’ defense Wright: ‘Jews’ won’t let me talk to Obama McCaskill ‘delivers’ on her bet with Dodd Sotomayor’s Wednesday Schedule Israeli minister pushes sanctions against U.S. OFA launches ‘healthcare action center’ Ryan: Dems not trying to get GOP votes on healthcare Nation’s largest transit project could not come at a better time (Rep. Albio Sires) Protecting drinking water from natural gas fracking (Rep. Diana DeGette) Limbaugh, Cheney top lawmakers as voice of GOP Poll: Republicans view Limbaugh, Cheney, Gingrich as party leaders Rick Perry’s dog has puppies Geithner huddles with ‘leading experts’ on executive pay Dude…that’s early Congressman: Add meditation to healthcare bill Colbert leaves Iraq a ‘decorated’ veteran Stop Whining About Sotomayor Praying for Sotomayor? Boozing Bankers Celebrate Their Wealth and Triumph Vehicle voucher bill would strengthen U.S. auto industry, end need for taxpayer funding (Rep. Don Manzullo) Late Storm in VA Governor’s Race Condemning the assassination of Dr. Tiller (Rep. Mike Honda) Supreme Court hits the brakes on Chrysler deal (Rep. Michele Bachmann) Another Amtrak in the Making Scant Agreement on Healthcare Palau to accept Chinese Muslim Gitmo detainees Q polls: Crist still strong, Christie up 10 Sarah Palin at the June 8 Republican Dinner MORNING READ Drudge Report Huffington Post HotAir DailyKos RedState OpenLeft Townhall MyDD Powerline Matthew Yglesias