The Hill Articles: May 23, 2009

SATURDAY ROUNDUP GOP recess message to focus on cap-and-trade Jared Polis: Trekie VIDEO: Conservative radio host after waterboarding: It’s absolutely torture Polka time! Friend the pope! As parties drift apart, independents grow rapidly Democrats pushing economy, health care over recess Grassley dons jogging shorts Obama promises “basic” health care coverage Cheney seeking $2M book deal Obama’s convo with W. Sen. Claire McCaskill is feeling… Obama on SCOTUS pick: Won’t just have ‘ivory tower learning’ President taps former astronaut for NASA chief Stark plans to return to Hill in June Burris makes unexpected landing in Pittsburgh Obama says public doesn’t always support troops Barrasso knocks cap and trade in GOP response Obama pays tribute to troops in weekly address Barrasso calls for more exploration Cheney, Gitmo dominate Sunday shows