The Hill Articles: July 1, 2010

Cantwell to vote ‘yes’ on Wall St. bill Two bills tackle online retail disparities Planting a flag on immigration Veto looms over war supplemental bill Health law risks turning away sick Appointments Byrd leaves an incomparable legacy Camp blasts Democrats for missed opportunity on unemployment Sens. Dodd, Lincoln issue letter easing worries on Buffett Wall Street provision Chief adminstrative officer resigns after unfavorable report Senator Byrd embodied the Senate GOP faces pressure on confirmation True statesman $3.65 billion legislative spending bill gains approval ACTA countries reveal little as talks conclude Housing, transportation programs get $67.4 billion Weyant’s World: July 2, 2010 Investigation clears ‘climate-gate’ researcher of wrongdoing Lessons learned from ’96 Repeal 17th Amendment Equinox: Rising from the ashes Groups debate expansion of COPPA Hungry? Heroes rush to the rescue McEntee protege wins no. 2 spot at AFSCME Federal judge hears first arguments against healthcare reform law Rep. Richardson cleared by Ethics panel Report: Chamber aims to spend $75 million in 2010 House Dems unveil mine safety bill Supreme Court gun rights ruling will add to death toll (Sen. Roland Burris) House passes unemployment benefits but it is stalled until after recess Survey: Government has lost its telework momentum Health plans take issue with portrayal in Obama administration’s new insurance portal Progressives to Obama: Don’t ‘back away’ from net neutrality President Obama hit the nail on the head in immigration speech (Rep. Mike Honda) DAY’S END ROUND UP Issa wants to know who killed data transparency amendment Senate GOP fine with Obama spill commission subpoena power Desperation Beau Biden joins Twitter White House: Revised drilling ban coming ‘in the next few days’ Dahlkemper: Let me in. I’m a member of Congress! Patton Boggs acquires lobbying firm of former Sens. Lott, Breaux Giannoulias fires back, Kirk touts 2nd quarter cash (updated) Robert Byrd: A true statesman (Rep. John Lewis) Manufacturing expansion slows in June Rove-backed conservative group raises $8 million in June Pelosi: Pay for the war by repealing tax cuts for the wealthy E&C Dems want health info surrounding Exxon Valdez spill Lawmakers push back against health insurers’ stance on mental health parity law ‘Speaker Boehner’ spooks liberals Schwarzenegger to candidates: ‘You can’t neglect the abs’ 20 Questions with Sebastian Junger Sens. Dorgan, Enzi say they have 60 votes necessary to lift Cuba travel ban Gibbs says passage of immigration reform hinges on GOP McCain announces trip to Middle East Spill response chief bullish on relief wells stopping the BP gusher NRSC to host fundraiser for Lee An exemplar to forever look up to (Rep. Nick Rahall) Consumer groups cheer arrival of online health insurance menu With Boucher talks, four simultaneous efforts take on net neutrality Byrd brings colleagues to Senate for last time Turkish dislike: The need for a measured response Gun control group endorses Kagan Environmental groups press Obama to take stronger lead on climate Sen. Schumer calls for tougher fines against unsanitary airline caterers Administration backs cloud computing while agencies weigh risks Job growth expected to continue on same slow path Top Republican pans Obama immigration speech as meant to calm supporters Menendez supports U.S. bid for World Cup The loneliness of Al Gore: Love is never having to say you’re sorry NRA: Kagan a threat to gun rights Lift the ban on Skyping between members and constituents (Rep. Michele Bachmann) Lawsuit claims BP is burning endangered sea turtles alive Sen. Feingold challengers remain unknown to GOP Pelosi joins Boehner criticism The Big Question: Should the U.S. military get out of Afghanistan? Pelosi attacks GOP argument on benefits as ‘insult’ to workers Franken blasts Comcast-NBC merger, presses Kagan on net neutrality War funding bill to get Thursday vote E & C Republicans request briefing on high-risk insurance pools Count on Barbara’ … to mix up your name? Boehner slams Obama for ‘failing to lead’ Obama pans ‘ill-conceived’ laws on immigration while calling for reform MIDDAY ROUNDUP Dems: House bill to track health on Gulf Coast might be scrapped Hatch calls Kagan filibuster ‘dirty thing to do’ Vulnerable Dems switch votes on Wall Street reform Menendez supports U.S. bid for World Cup Wired: Holes emerge in Wikileaks Be honest about the future when it comes to energy (Sen. Dick Durbin) Sen. Graham predicts Tea Party movement will eventually ‘die out’ U.S. politicians deny the obvious injury; U.S. manufacturing bleeds Sanctions strengthen Tehran’s resolve On budget solutions, a call to drop the economists for the game theorists Rand Paul brings in over $1 million in second quarter Poll: Plurality opposes Kagan confirmation Feingold’s mystery woman HHS outlines plans for staying within high-risk insurance pool budget Government is not the solution GOP goes after Spratt on heels of ‘budget enforcement resolution’ Poll: Toomey leads Sestak in Pennsylvania Senate race GSA to launch social network for feds and contractors Solve the immediate problem first: Gushing oil into the ocean (Sen. Mitch McConnell) Give General Petraeus every opportunity to succeed (Sen. John McCain) Democrats clarify derivatives regs after industry outrcy House budget move kicks tough decisions down the road Weekly jobless claims rise unexpectedly Treasury grosses more than $10 billion in sale of Citigroup stock Republicans starve the jobless, Democrats head for the hills Mines dropped from special safety review get a closer look Obama and Biden to speak at Byrd memorial service in W.Va. on Friday Drudge Report Huffington Post Hot Air Members of Congress steal the spotlight from panelists Firedoglake Red State Daily Kos Poll shows independents leaning toward GOP for midterms General Petraeus will render invaluable service to our nation (Sen. Carl Levin) Progressives issue challenge to conservatives on war spending (Congressional Progressive Caucus & Out of Afghanistan Caucus) Dems lean toward Midwest locations among options for 2012 DNC convention Manchin spokesman: No plans to change Byrd succession process RGA flush with cash ahead of crucial gubernatorial races Tapping into America’s volunteer spirit Good morning tech Van Hollen expects Senate to tweak Disclose Act MORNING READ DNC reveals finalists for 2012 convention Boehner, Cantor dismiss reports of internal GOP tension Health news look-ahead E2 Round-up: Hurricane slows oil cleanup effort, EPA weighs effects of oil dispersants, and Interior pushes back hearings on oil drilling expansion New report slams White House spill response Democrats to punt on taxes Visitors’ Center headsets often broken Disclose Act requirements might end 30-second campaign advertisements South Korean trade deal pits Obama against labor base Byrd special election date may change Former prime minister of Thailand hires trio of lobby and law firms House panel slows work on oil spill safeguards bill Bipartisan group of lawmakers calls for $8,700 pay cut in 2011 Senate adjourns for July Fourth without passing unemployment benefits extension U.S., Israel united in common cause: Peace and security in the Middle East Memo to Obama, Reid, Pelosi Weyant’s World: July 1, 2010 Pressure to pass war funding bill lacking Pelosi’s iron fist Obama exchanges jabs with Boehner Senate panel approves creation of competing Gulf oil spill commission Senate needs to ratify New START to reduce nuclear weapon levels New agency will house export rules Americans are fed up with special interest campaigns F-35 competition vital to reliability of aircraft fleet Congress has power to end Afghan war Petraeus offers new chance for mission in Afghanistan 20 Questions with Sebastian Junger Feingold’s mystery woman Dahlkemper: Let me in. I’m a member of Congress US needs to define mission, goals in Afghanistan Obama can’t ‘keep the change’ Senate begins vote on unemployment benefits George Allen spotted near Union Station ‘Count on Barbara’ … to mix up your name? Members of Congress steal spotlight from panelists