The Hill Articles: August 8, 2010

Teachers’ unions plan to rev up recess action to protect Democrats’ majority Familiar recess scripts: Dems tout successes, GOP to slam agenda Some hope same-sex marriage ruling helps drive voters to midterm polls McCain on Colorado Senate race: The Buck stops here Obama tests basketball skills against LeBron James, Magic Johnson Republicans seek to handcuff Democrats in lame-duck session with resolution Virginia action reflects growing state-federal tension on immigration Carnahan: Rep. Blunt used to be ‘decent guy’ before going to Washington Clinton: Taliban making ‘false accusations’ about slain Americans Liberals vow to back state aid, but restore food-stamp funding Harold Ford: Rangel ethics woes will have ‘political impact’ for Democrats Boehner says 14th Amendment review ‘worth considering’ Boehner: Taking back the House still remains a challenge for GOP Rep. Pence: ‘Outrageous’ that Dems still want to push climate bill Family Research Council compares Prop. 8 to Roe; says fight not over Allen: Administration won’t forget Gulf Coast Browner: Energy bill success still possible before end of the year Gen. Odierno: Don’t ‘overreact’ to attacks as Iraqis assume control Allen gives mixed grades to BP response Gov. Daniels: No plans to travel to early primary states, no ‘secret agendas’ Granholm: Obama helped save Michigan’s economy Granholm, McDonnell spar over the need for $26 billion aid package to states Olson on Prop. 8 decision: ‘That’s why we have an independent judiciary’ Company seeks help from Congress to keep selling shrimp to DoD Special House session can be a special pain for some far-flung members