The Hill Articles: August 20, 2010

Sen. Kerry: ‘Very active’ efforts under way to reach settlement with Taliban ShoreBank, praised by Democrats, closed Friday by regulators Dem allies deny they’ve changed their healthcare reform strategy Regulation expert blasts Boehner on questioning cost of rulemaking DAY’S END ROUNDUP Huckabee’s 2010 fundraising, appearances stoke 2012 speculation Dems hitting Sessions, GOP leaders over candidate controversy in Florida Energy Department defends use of stimulus dollars White House makes another Ohio stop South Korea blocks new North Korean Twitter account Obama, Clyburn tee off together in Martha’s Vineyard Ayotte returns fire in N.H. Senate primary Biden to visit New Hampshire Moving toward Middle East peace Interior vows tougher scrutiny of off-road racing following deaths Catholic bishops urge passage of permanent ban on federal abortion funding McCain: Tweeting with Snooki is an ‘American phenomenon’ Obama, Clyburn tee off together in Martha’s Vineyard Didier not backing Rossi in Washington state GOP Rep. Camp: 48 out of 50 states have lost jobs since stimulus EPA unveils strategy to modernize clean water programs Quartet supports negotiation talks Change Club Med Environment at Club Fed Senators flag Chinese telecom firm Huawei Franken seeks industry input on medical device approval process The day we have been waiting for (Rep. John Hall) Sen. Thune to stump for Boozman U.S. officials react to anniversary of Lockerbie bomber’s release from prison Congressman confident of DADT repeal during lame-duck Tweeting with Snooki is an ‘American phenomenon,’ says McCain Obama administration defends rocky housing efforts McCain slams Obama for approach to Iran Murphy calls to extend middle-class Bush tax cuts The Big Question: Who should the GOP avoid nominating in 2012? Sen. Lincoln drops below 30 percent in new poll Counterterrorism adviser: No evidence mosque opposition has fueled extremists Dems preparing October offense Clinton: Israelis, Palestinians will come back to negotiating table next month Clemens: ‘I did not lie to Congress’ WikiLeaks strikes at DoD on Twitter Biden to Dems: GOP offers more of the past, but ‘on steroids’ Continued U.S. leadership much needed to open the way for peace Obama’s economic stimulus takes center stage during Virginia House debate MIDDAY ROUNDUP DSCC just edges NRSC in July fundraising FCC member blasts Google-Verizon plan, says it favors the rich Clemens: ‘I did not lie to Congress’ Healthcare Fiasco Library of Congress settles sexual harassment suit for $250K First Amendment Foolishness AIDS advocates applaud Sen. Bill Nelson’s calls for more funding Economic emptiness in Palestine and Israel Can We Turn Over America’s Space Program to a “Space Cadet”? McMahon gets union backing despite healthcare vote In Switzerland, pregnancy tests are just a vending machine away Former McCain advisor: Extend all the Bush tax cuts Cable group wants conditions for NBCU-Comcast merger DeLay: ‘Jack Abramoff is still a friend of mine’ Obama begins ten day vacation Jeb Bush: Dems have ‘a big L on their foreheads’ Poll: Nation split on future Gulf drilling Crist donors haven’t run to Rubio Taxpayers could foot the bill for failing pensions, report finds Waters dismisses evidence in ethics case as ‘staff chatter’ Carnahan backs extension of Bush tax cuts Former AG Gonzales: Don’t change the 14th Amendment Poll: Majority wants tax cuts eliminated for wealthy, extended for others Bloomberg endorses Republicans, Democrats alike Blagojevich will ‘absolutely not’ take deal E2 Morning Roundup: BP and Transocean have a big falling out, Energy Department seeks new home for carbon, battle rages over how much oil remains in Gulf, greens greet Obama on the Vineyard, and more Good Morning Tech Dean: ‘Some’ Dems demonizing N.Y. mosque opponents Opposition to Afghanistan conflict not just a liberal issue anymore MORNING READ Healthcare Friday Dems hit at Bush in new cable ad