The Hill Articles: September 1, 2009

Obama hosts Ramadan dinner Pelosi to let Rangel keep post as GOP steps up its attacks on tax returns Watchdog group warns of security abuses at U.S. Embassy in Kabul Congress caves; jazz jettisoned, patriotic tunes return to House Campaign Update: Minn. primary move, No Braley for Senate Illinois Rep. Davis invites Facebook friends to birthday party DAY’S END ROUNDUP Paterson to Spitzer: Don’t run against me Obama’s healthcare woes blamed on media The Big Question, Sept. 1: How have the events of August recess affected the prospects for healthcare reform? Privacy groups push Congress to protect consumers’ online information Visualize Glenn Beck Spitzer considers challenge to Gillibrand Votes being cast in that other special election Obama lauds report as sign of recovery Labor reminds Dems: public option a must AFL-CIO demands public option Obama, Kennedy headline AFL-CIO Will Danny Davis sign up for ‘Twitter 101’? Ron Paul campaign lives on in Senate races Obama: Swine flu preparations underway Senator warns move would ‘wreck’ Dems Sanford’s media blitz raises eyebrows NRCC asking Blue Dogs to pledge a vote against Pelosi Online politics leads to offline activism Ethanol lobby pushes for origin labels on fuel Congresswoman: August health protests just a ‘YouTube phenomenon’ Gonzales supports CIA investigation Chrysler sees five percent bump in sales due to ‘Clunkers’ program State senator gives GOP a contender vs. Lincoln Defensive medicine driving up healthcare costs (Rep. Michele Bachmann) Congressman: Holder should expand prosecutor’s inquiry to include Cheney Mass. Attorney general prepares to file for Senate S.C. GOP not yet ready to force Sanford out Obama’s power over Internet is central factor in cybersecurity debate Conservative candidate getting traction in NY special Revamping and securing our country’s civilian cyber infrastructure (Rep. Loretta Sanchez) Conservative group runs nat’l ads slamming debt Cities report more budget shortfalls MIDDAY ROUNDUP GOP congressman: Lowering goal posts on healthcare would be ‘smart move’ for Obama Bachmann: ‘Slit our wrists’ to beat healthcare Two media myths Obama recommends swine flu vaccination Is the death penalty defensible? Obama to speak at Pentagon on 9/11 Baucus: GOP trying to block compromise Rep. Olson’s 47-second town hall Grassley: Some GOP-ers think Dem defeat best path to health compromise Steele stars as pitchman for GOP in ad targeting seniors Corzine trails Christie in two new polls Groups want counsel for Rangel probe MORNING READ Huffington Post Drudge Report Daily Kos Hot Air AMERICAblog Powerline GOP readies wave of objections to stall healthcare bill in Senate