The Hill Articles: July 13, 2010

Washington Redskin learns kids say the darndest things EADS bid racks up $75K in printing costs Business dials up trade efforts Medicare eases providers’ electronic record requirements Medicare eases providers’ electronic record requirements July, going on November To Sri Lankan ambassador: Fact trumps your fictions Lobbying World Poll: GOP candidates running strong against Sen. Bennet La. Senate challenger says Vitter weakened Healthcare reform: Off to a fast start A break in the Ohio Senate race Baby boomer cohort may find its roots Electrifying U.S. should start now Dr. Berwick, we hardly know you The time for public option has now come Protecting access to quality affordable care for seniors Vets suffering from PTSD deserve benefit of the doubt Stark, Levin voice concerns that ‘meaningful use’ rule excludes some university hospitals Health law is bad medicine for small business ObamaCare contributes to decline in quality care Viral hepatitis is a silent killer that must be stopped Pull 57 million Americans from the brink of diabetes Rendition fallout Baucus, Harkin welcome new ‘meaningful use’ rule The day ahead in health policy Byrd’s replacement will be named by Friday Documenting a bin Laden ex-confidante: Q&A with filmmaker Laura Poitras Moveon.org targets Brown in phone campaign to pass Disclose Act Inside the Office of…Rep. Earl Blumenauer (D-Ore.): Janine Benner Senate Republicans back plan to cap budget spending Manchin to name interim senator Friday Weyant’s World: July 14, 2010 GOP: Ariz. a deathtrap Gregg assails GOP opposition to Wall Street bailouts Obama digs a deeper hole Levin, Reed see progress in Afghanistan White House says Lew’s Citigroup tenure won’t pose problems AARP applauds ‘meaningful use’ guideline Hospital lobby criticizes CMS’ new ‘meaningful use’ rule Kentucky Senate candidate makes $400K loan to campaign Dem message hits a deficit C-SPAN2’s ‘Book TV’ wins prestigious Phillis Wheatley award House Dems announce hearing to examine CMS’ new ‘meaningful use’ rule Pharmacist group calls on CMS to bolster e-prescribing safeguards in new ‘meaningful use’ rule White House’s AIDS strategy refocuses attention on people most at risk Bingaman draft outlines utility-only climate approach Kyl seeks to add an estate tax fix to small-business bill Toomey rakes in $1 million more than Sestak Ex-NFL star raises big money to challenge Adler Georgia congressman congratulates All-Star Braves Poll: Americans losing confidence in Obama Business groups slam OSHA expansion in Dems’ mine safety bill Reid confirms July energy debate, eyes limited carbon curbs Top Republican: GOP running at ‘stronger’ pace than in 1994 Hoyer: We’ll keep the House Baucus taps David Schwartz to head health policy on Finance Committee Warren ideal candidate to lead CFPA Baucus begins work extending tax relief on investments Hoyer: Congress has broadband power TARP watchdog to audit housing program Reid: Thursday morning cloture vote for Wall St. reform Perriello campaign: Hurt bets big on Sarah Palin End game in sight for Wall Street overhaul Appeals court tosses FCC’s indecency rule Republicans call for discretionary spending freeze Copps: Comcast-NBCU promises do not ‘pass the test’ GOP failing to help those who need it (Rep. Sandy Levin) Reforming the financial services industry: Dodd-Frank would bring back commonsense lending rules Watchdog group calls for ethics probe into gift received by Rep. Meeks Klobuchar pushes renewable power, biofuels measures ahead of energy debate Poll: Voters’ support for ‘capitalism’ loses ground Administration sends BP a fourth bill Antibiotics in agriculture are essential for animal and human health Suntan tax: Bad policy, bad politics Opponents of antibiotic use in farming sound alarm ahead of hearing Palin praises Kelly’s Black Panther case coverage Dodd sees Thursday vote for Wall Street bill Playboy model to hand out veggie-dogs Wednesday Sen. Reid gains on Angle in new poll Snowe and Collins urged to support Disclose Act Portman fractures collarbone Senior Dems won’t promise pre-recess energy bill Rejection of U.S. deals and jobs undermines goal of doubling exports Obama at the crossroads FCC public safety plan gets police backing Poll shows Adler leading as ex-NFL star closes money gap Obama presses for action on Wall St. reform as Democrats plot agenda NASA offers $5 million in contests for robots, satellites The Big Question: What do Democrats need to do before midterms? Schumer says Steinbrenner was ‘a true New York icon’ Palin weighs in before NAACP vote Hoyer defends Dems’ budget document as ‘meaningful’ Drilling activity up in second quarter, reversing earlier decline Hoyer: Seats are ‘in play,’ but Dems will hold House majority MIDDAY ROUNDUP Lieberman notes Steinbrenner, Sheppard deaths on Twitter Ben Nelson officially a ‘yes’ on Wall Street vote Congress needs to step in on immigration reform Rep. Granger joins Twitter Slaughter helps Iriquois lacrosse players get travel visas Hoyer: Timeline unclear for moving Bush tax cuts Alvin Greene to make first campaign appearance Sunday Sec. Locke announces members of national innovation advisory council Schumer says Steinbrenner was ‘a true New York icon’ Business Rountable head to lead PhRMA VIDEO: Vitter supports birther lawsuits Harkin affords short-seller Eisman a very public soapbox Clinton planning to stump for Dems in the fall Senate returns to small-business bill Snooki: I voted for John McCain because he’s cute Portman fractures collarbone Hanan Ashrawi ignores glorification of terror Senate returns to small business bill Republicans force one-week delay in Judiciary panel’s Kagan vote New poll shows Rep. Bachmann’s opponent may be within striking distance Trade gap hits highest level in 18 months We are No. 2; we are No. 2! Financial reform a must-pass bill for retailers and consumers Ballmer lays out Microsoft’s policy agenda Ranchers demand a fix for the estate tax Asian Carp solution: Use science, not scare tactics Obama and Biden to ‘tag-team’ 2010 Rep. Capito: Decision on Senate run to come ‘quickly’ Top Dem: Congress could still tackle immigration this year E2 Round-up: BP installs new spill cap before crucial testing, while the company’s mistakes continue to haunt them, and scrutiny of new Obama drilling ban may signal another lawsuit White House extends olive branch to CEO Dems start $50 million 2010 campaign The day ahead in health policy Net neutrality proponent Skype accused of trying to ‘muzzle the competition’ Sad day for America Clyburn says House should work into August recess Pelosi says there is not ‘much likelihood’ Dems will lose House MORNING READ Obama to huddle with top Senate Dems on legislative plans ahead of recess Democrats battle anti-business charges A Second Opinion: Can Twitter lead to trouble? Democrats and AARP want to make IRA enrollment automatic Player of the Week: Joe Manchin Senate candidates avoid giving views on Kagan nomination Good morning tech The job market outlook Wisdom for first-year staffers Before they were Congressmen Capitol Hill shops offer solutions for interview clothing needs Life coach helps clients find success The Capitol Hill experience Lieberman, Kerry make last-ditch appeal on scaled-back climate bill Dems push teleworking bill after February’s monster snowfall From picking pineapples to promoting poetry Dems hit 60 on Wall Street bill Aerospace group warns of job cuts if Congress fails to approve war bill Inside the Office of Rep. Earl Blumenauer (D-Ore.): James Koski Dems push teleworking bill after February’s monster snowfall Unions step 2010 election pressure Senate strain Most of the public oppose tax on Internet purchases Snooki: I voted for John McCain because he’s cute BP CEO action figure released