The Hill Articles: August 23, 2010

Dems hit GOP leader ahead of speech Court won’t reconsider March ruling related to bailout funds Verizon’s Tauke: Goog-Vz proposal would ‘fulfill’ Obama’s campaign promise Rep. Rodriguez challenger touts internal numbers Islamic group calls Boehner’s mosque stance ‘un-American’ Judge blocks White House expansion of stem cell research Energy proposals risk Hispanic support in midterms WWE targets McMahon critic Cable, telecom firms spend big on lobbying Study says offshore drilling industry forever changed after Gulf spill Blogger lists homes of Pelosi, Reid in Tea Party guide to D.C. Unemployed group blasts Geithner’s handling of economy DAY’S END ROUND-UP DOJ needs Ebonics experts for drug investigations Final credit card changes go into effect Dukakis: Romney presidency would be ‘disastrous’ North Korea not using social media, reports say HHS announces $32 million in rural healthcare funding Navy delays new combat ship contract Yarmuth urges GM against moving operations to Mexico House Dems want closer look at egg recall Former Illinois Governor Blagojevich makes rounds at comic convention Regions Financial opens Washington government affairs office Education reform will lead to economic development Sarah Palin, Tea Party Express in last-minute push for Miller in Alaska Automakers bounce back in business industry poll Groups want Fox News pulled from front row over donation Empowerment via the new media Johanns: ‘I would repeal the healthcare reform bill first’ Tech groups slam peace deal between broadcasters, record labels OMB flags 26 big-budget IT projects Report: Director James Cameron calls climate change skeptics ‘swine’ HP tops Dell’s bid for 3PAR HP tops Dell’s bid for 3PAR N.Y. House candidate uses Giuliani nod in new TV ad Revolving door spins to benefit of top lobby shop MIDDAY ROUNDUP KISS Policies provide benefit for big banks Trade groups call for open debate on continuing Bush tax cuts Mr. President: Lift the travel ban (Rep. Barbara Lee) Auto union joins labor, green groups on climate bill push Poll: Public still bewildered by healthcare reform Democrats fundraise off specter of ‘Speaker Boehner’ Report: Former GOP Sen. Hagel backing Democrat in Pennsylvania Senate race How to extract a Gmail second chance VP Biden says U.S.-Iraq relationship won’t end with troop withdrawal A Message to the Progressive Base: Save the Democratic House! Sources: Federal stimulus plan provides fleeting relief to construction industry Sarah Palin’s America and Scott Brown’s Boston In break with Reid, Durbin backs mosque GOP Twitter blitz cites forecast of lost jobs from drilling ban IG: IRS stimulus dollars missing oversight IG: IRS stimulus dollars missing oversight Digital records enhances healthcare Huckabee denies accusation that he tried to ‘sell’ endorsement Laura Bush, Michelle Obama to appear together at 9/11 memorial ceremony Democrats to tout tax cuts in upcoming stump speeches Obama will deliver major speech on Iraq Gov. Jindal’s book to be released in November Democrats get ready to launch GOTV effort U.S. trails behind Canada in economic growth Biden to appear with Fisher in Ohio but not Ellsworth in Indiana NRSC presses Dems on Bush tax cuts Net-neutrality group challenged by ties to MoveOn.Org, ACORN In support of religious freedom for Muslims in America Meek widens lead over Greene ahead of Florida Senate primary Laura Bush, Michelle Obama to appear together at 9/11 memorial ceremony Sherrod to meet with Vilsack on job offer Trailing in polls, Sen. Murray targets Rossi in new ad Poll: Majority believe Iraq will be judged a failure by history E2 Morning Roundup: EPA delays clean air rule rollout, oil spill probes press ahead, State Department pushes shale gas development, and more Good morning tech NRSC presses Dems on Bush tax cuts Healthcare Monday McCain poised to crush Hayworth on Tuesday House Democrats set to push party’s small-business agenda this week Meek gets assist from two presidents Money in the Morning MORNING READ