The Hill Articles: August 3, 2010

Lobbying World Rep. Issa: Rangel should lose pension if he is found guilty of ethics violations GOP flexes muscle on 2011 spending bills Gay rights groups plan August lobbying blitz to repeal ‘Don’t ask, don’t tell’ Reid says bill to save teachers’ jobs would reduce the deficit CBO says Medicaid bill will cut the deficit White House turns up heat on small-business bill Mythologizing America with a paintbrush ADA voters are a key constituency Don’t accuse people of push-polling The job comes first A different path Continuing education calendar Republicans continue to focus on possible tax increases Tuesday Night Special Oil group cheers spill bill delay Importance of grad school Dem running for Rep. Obey seat targeted on spending Wrangling Rangel, troubled Waters Higher education is key to success White House freezes bonuses for political appointees Q&A with career counselor Susanne Maurer Reid threatens cloture petition on Kagan vote Learning outside the box Dorgan says U.S. must press China on human rights Green groups bash Senate delay on oil-spill bill Walking the mining plank An unlikely partnership Reid opponent targets him over ‘coked-up stimulus monkeys’ Bush tax cuts add to debt Weyants World: August 4, 2010 Healthcare law gaining in popularity CDC: Skyrocketing obesity translates into enormous health costs Republicans: Successful messaging driving party to ‘solid gains’ this fall New report outlines strategies to improve primary care in Medicaid DAY’S END ROUNDUP Voinovich will vote against Kagan BP deferring some claims to new $20 billion fund Lincoln targets Boozman’s lack of earmarks Pelosi, Senate Finance members probe BP’s $10 billion tax-credit plan Pelosi, Senate Finance members probe BP’s $10 billion tax credit plan Kerry delays vote on new START treaty Reid nearly upstaged by Miss District of Columbia Black Caucus head said media to blame for Rep. Waters fallout Financial sector leads in second-quarter lobbying spending Rand Paul campaign slams reports on mine-safety comments — but sticks with position President Obama to address Sen. Bennet’s tele-townhall Tuesday evening Cybersecurity Caucus launches new website McCain releases hold on Clapper BP sells another $1.9 billion in assets Congresswoman announces pregnancy on Twitter A small victory for the American people (Rep. Michele Bachmann) Hoyer: Tax debate could slip until lame-duck Congress Hoyer: Tax debate could slip until lame-duck Congress GOP senators want HHS to yank Andy Griffith ad Presidency taking toll on Obama, but he’s still enjoying the job Tancredo wreaks havoc on Colorado governor’s race Devaney: Stimulus tracking technology the model for government transparency Stopping violence against women worldwide Amid immigration debate, Democrats battle GOP over Fourteenth Amendment Dems jab at GOP over summer recess availability Graham censured by another local GOP committee Protecting American free speech (Sens. Patrick Leahy and Jeff Sessions) Senate bill would bolster drug safety requirements Gibbs says it ‘would be crazy’ for Obama to campaign in some House districts Pence visits Gulf coast, ducks on presidential run Making trade with Korea fairer (Rep. Howard Coble) McConnell: GOP will detail election-year agenda in late September New York Reps. back NBCU-Comcast merger Illinois will replace Sen. Burris ahead of lame-duck The Big Question: Should the 14th Amendment be changed to address immigration concerns? Keith Olbermann appears in Pence pitch for Angle Sanders: GOP calls to review 14th Amendment are ‘100 percent political’ Markey: EPA dispersant defense is a ‘small portion of the story’ ACLU praises Muslim center near Ground Zero MIDDAY ROUNDUP Federal government announces $42 million in HIV prevention grants Federal government announces $42 million in HIV prevention grants McCain to stump for Norton in Colorado Sen. Nelson rejects switch to GOP, won’t become independent Hollywood’s secret club of conservatives not showing GOP candidates the money Klobuchar mourns the loss of her mother White House blasts McCain and Coburn on stimulus spending report Pending sales of existing homes drop unexpectedly in June Reid asks for civility as Kagan debate begins Poll: Support for Afghanistan war drops after leak Beware the lame duck session (Rep. Tom Price) Feds rethink giving local governments power over employer health benefits Rockefeller: Rural residents “shortchanged” on broadband and wireless services Poll: Bush, Obama nearly tied for blame on bad economy Consumer spending, personal incomes flat as savings rate soars Rep. McMorris Rodgers announces pregnancy New Meek ad features photo with Sen. Kennedy Republicans highlight new provisions in the Medicaid assistance bill Senate votes to clean up federal copyright laws SF Bay Area Veterans Affairs reaches out to help vets The new trophy wife Fur flies as Hank Johnson attacks the pet hair industry Pence cites Olbermann in funding pitch for Angle Lieberman: Pause Islamic center project near ground zero What happened to Manifest Destiny? Dems target spending to vulnerable districts Geithner stops short of tax veto threat Poll: Plurality want Afghan withdrawal in 2011 Sen. Bennet loans campaign $300K ahead of primary Healthcare Tuesday E2 Morning Round-up: While Senate spill bills await debate, fight over EPA regs continue, and initial Gulf spill estimates leap upward Congresswoman announces pregnancy on Twitter MORNING READ Top conservative: GOP unlikely to win extension of all Bush tax cuts Top conservative: GOP unlikely to win extension of all Bush tax cuts Good Morning Tech You want Obama’s endorsement? Then first, you have to ask him for it Blue Dogs at risk get help, $200M CBC members travel to Michigan to help Kilpatrick fight off primary challenge Georgia Senate candidate joins Obama at Democratic fundraiser Centrist Senate Dems may offer compromise on oil spill liability Rep. Maxine Waters: Put me on trial