The Hill Articles: August 15, 2010

Trade deficit adds to pressure on China Economist: ‘The stimulus substituted for thinking’ Meek still behind Crist and Rubio but polls ahead of mogul Greene Obama wraps up Gulf trip, ready to hit road for fundraising Banks to benefit most from White House program to help fight foreclosures Figure tied to Jefferson scandal running for president of Nigeria D.C. delegate ‘grieved’ for Rangel Mosque firestorm has political legs Jackson Lee calls on administration to help extradite suspect from Nepal Petraeus for president? ‘No way, no how’ Petraeus stresses that July 2011 drawdown is ‘conditions-based’ Steele ‘in a bunker these days’ Corker: Stimulate the economy by tamping down reform bills Dispute over New York Islamic center flares into midterm campaign issue Poll: Independents who backed Obama shifting away from Democrats Apple manager charged with taking over $1M in kickbacks Sen. Cornyn on mosque near 9/11 site: ‘This is not about freedom of religion’ Florida candidate’s press for law opens immigration debate for Republicans