The Hill Articles: August 18, 2010

Last U.S. combat troops leaving Iraq N.J. Republican joins opposition to mosque near Ground Zero CMS announces modest hike in Medicare Part D premiums Camp: Seniors to be hit hard by expiring Bush tax cuts Poll: Public concern about oil spill falling Sen. Boxer announces military families caucus Senate forms caucus on military families Show-me State has its voice heard on Obamacare U.S. Capitol Police administrator to retire Report: DNC paid for local ads defending Ben Nelson after healthcare reform vote White House: Obama has ‘fully embraced Kendrick Meek’ in Florida Senate race Net-neutrality talks resume in DC without the FCC or Google Federal review of bioterrorism strategy due out Thursday Schmidt: Web may force youth to change names Palin backs another seven candidates; hits Rep. Etheridge for ‘turning violent’ Tech companies see dollar signs in healthcare reform Tech companies see dollar signs in healthcare reform GM files for initial public offering Obama highlights Barton’s BP apology on campaign trail Palin claims a ‘cackle of rads’ has hijacked the term ‘feminist’ Man arrested in connection with fire at congressman’s office White House responds to Boehner’s concerns over expensive regulations President Calderon moves to legalize drugs in Mexico Facebook, Tata join anti-spam coalition Santorum props up candidates in Iowa After Wall Street reform, Dems face fight on mortgage-finance overhaul Lying to America: Stolen Valor Act must be restored HHS uses webchat to trumpet benefits of healthcare reform Women’s right to vote celebates 90 years but struggle for equality continues King calls Pelosi comments a ‘threat’ to 9/11 families Study: Federal push on electronic records could increase time spent at the hospital The first director of CFPA New Sunday show to debut in Washington Franken, Copps, Clyburn to attend Free Press town hall Obama’s political arm raises money off donation to RGA by Fox News parent Advocates warn GOP not to neglect social issues Rep. Coffman gets his ‘hands dirty’ Latinos, African-Americans experience more than half of all California foreclosures Man arrested in connection with alleged arson at congressman’s office Norton demands answers to CVC woes RGA, DGA leaders spar on Twitter Interior, EPA chiefs headed back to Gulf Rep. Minnick leaving GOP challenger in his wake Sec. Locke: Stimulus funds needed where big ISPs fall short Obama battles Boehner for Ohio Justice at Justice? Pelosi adds to comments on anti-mosque funding Insurance agents welcome state regulators’ support, press Senate for same House Dems press BP for spill-related ad spending The Ground Zero mosque and the legitimate boundaries of religious freedom Rep. Cao hits red carpet for Spike Lee’s new film DeLay warns GOP: Don’t underestimate Democrats this fall Coulter dropped from conservative conference Faced with rising health costs, large employers plan to shift burden to workers The Big Question: Should state money be used to find a new site for N.Y. Muslim center? Obama: Social Security ‘is not in crisis’ Ready or not, climate change, and climate displacement, is happening Pence renews call to end bailouts for Fannie and Freddie DNC Chair: Politicians should admit mistakes Ann Coulter dropped from conference over speech to gay group What should I tell the president? (Rep. Alan Grayson) Gulf group says feds, BP wrong on remaining Gulf oil, seafood quality Former D.C. tech workers sentenced Didier wants to see “more conviction” before backing Rossi Interior Dept. drilling agency seeks whistleblower tips on ethics problems Franken suggests Google-Verizon deal leaves gap for future Internet use Pentagon to send ‘don’t ask, don’t tell’ surveys to spouses of servicemembers Sen. Dodd hedges view of Warren nomination Dozens of lawmakers in Alaska for Stevens funeral Cloning mad cow Chris Christie, Newt Gingrich and the battle for the Republican future Ohio Republican praises Obama as ‘motivator’ Public divided over halt on deepwater drilling Poll: Opposition to wars reaches new high Sen. Reid: ‘Her talking’ will be Angle’s undoing Pence: No personal attacks against Obama or Dems Big reversal for self-funders in Florida Two Palin-backed candidates lose Romney ramps up rhetoric hitting Obama hard on the economy Pelosi supports probe of mosque opponents Good morning tech Frank: Obama admin ‘dumb’ to predict no higher than 8% unemployment Biden, McConnell among speakers at Stevens funeral E2 Morning Round-up: Political fight over drilling ban rages, Gulf seafood safety in the spotlight, Feingold foe’s sunny view of climate change ignites the left, EPA thinks globally, Al Gore and more Healthcare Wednesday MORNING READ Candidates shun party labels Heck and Herrera lead the way in race for Rep. Baird’s seat Rep. Reichert finishes atop primary pack Murray, Rossi advance to November general election Largent: CTIA sees no workable compromise to wireless exemption Frank: Homeownership is not for everyone