The Hill Articles: July 19, 2010

Unity is necessary to reach military goals Player of the week: Rep. Moore Capito Auto makers seek first strike on climate Getting to 60 votes Oil rig widows lobby on maritime law At new Capitol Hill job, staffer experiences information overload Unemployment benefits likely to clear Congress on Wednesday Pelosi faces pressure to end standoff over intelligence bill Bottom Line Come to order Michelle Obama holds a White House dress rehearsal Home builder confidence drops as housing market sags after tax credit Palin ‘refudiates’ uproar over made-up word Rep. Brown is just peachy … Carolina peachy White House looks to soothe tensions with U.K. over BP oil spill, Lockerbie Dave Matthews, Pearl Jam, R.E.M. rally for U.S.-Russia arms deal Senate Democrats continue last-ditch talks to save climate plan Obama at home among ‘tall’ and ‘competitive’ women Ways and Means action this week on energy in doubt Feingold continues to drill down on oil issue Rep. Minnick rejects Tea Party backing Experts concerned about lack of clinical trials for biosimilar drugs Media companies push back against Reps. Israel, King Thad Allen says seepage not a threat, allows tests to continue on BP’s capped well Ohio’s Republican congressmen press governor to restrict abortion coverage in high-risk pool Senate Finance will hold hearing on TARP W.Va. special election process in chaos Weyant’s World: July 20, 2010 President should listen Obama: Mr. Incredible Clinton affirms opposition to Lockerbie bomber’s release DNC chairman blasts Republicans for championing Bush policies Legislation to prevent more heartbreaking stories like Baby Vanessa (Sen. Mary Landrieu) ‘Be absolutely glued to your Blackberry’ Obama at home among ‘tall’ and ‘competitive’ women FAA reauthorization bill could be ready this week DAY’S END ROUNDUP Senior FCC official: McCormick simply ‘scoring political points’ Smartphone makers push back against Apple Michelle Obama/Jill Biden video touts preventive care, healthcare reform Senate lining up more than $100 billion in spending initiatives this week Sen. Levin to begin campaign stopping abusive tax shelters Disclose Act backers push Sens. Collins, Snowe for support Palin finds another ‘mama grizzly’ in New Hampshire Biden calls Speaker Pelosi ‘most powerful person’ in politics Clinton, Holbrooke meet with Petraeus, Karzai in Kabul Ohio Republican to fundraise with bank lobbyists in DC Waxman broadens onshore gas drilling probe, says companies don’t track key info Dave Matthews, Pearl Jam and R.E.M rally for U.S.-Russia arms deal White House to host meeting on green jobs Tuesday Obama to sign Wall Street reform Wednesday Poll: Obama approval hovering around 50% in swing states Texas lawmaker solicits questions for forum via Twitter Debate over travel to Cuba heats up Rep. Rush unveils privacy bill Brown’s just peachy, Carolina peachy Dems plan benefits vote minutes after new senator is sworn in Alvin Greene’s talking points DeMint to ‘force a vote’ on estate tax amendment Rep. Mark Critz (D-Pa.) Broadband providers: Negative FCC report would ‘strain credulity’ Rep. Ted Deutch (D-Fla., 19th) Ag, ethanol groups press for fuel tax credit extensions Rep. Tom Graves (R-Ga.) Former Rep. Charles Djou (R-Hawaii, 1st) House Tea Party Caucus approved Club for Growth smacks Lott, embraces Tea Party Rep. Bill Owens (D-N.Y., 23rd) AARP lobbies Congress for extra Medicaid funding Democrats quarrel over food safety legislation Congress passes law to end secrecy in oil, gas, and mining industry Poll finds most voters blame Bush more than Obama for country’s recession FCC ‘has not forgotten’ minority ownership report, commissioners say Pushed by lawmakers, delinquent insurer will pay up Dems seek to capitalize on unemployment debate Israel, before the revolution Dodd doubts Warren’s confirmability for job of consumer guardian Pelosi blocks common-sense cost-cutting measures (Rep. Peter Roskam) BP’s costs hit nearly $4 billion Senators press Energy Dept. to back rare earth metals projects Probe into bowl game for political donations advances Nuclear power is green power (Sen. Lamar Alexander) MIDDAY ROUNDUP Congress: Here’s a commonsense way to save jobs and fuel the economy Partisan feud erupts in West Virginia over special election for Sen. Byrd’s seat Palin ‘refudiates’ uproar over made-up word Obama calls on Republicans to extend unemployment relief Poor U.S. cities suffering from AIDS epidemic, CDC study finds IG: IRS e-File system needs work Architecture group calls for a beefed-up energy tax bill Republicans kiss the rich; diss the jobless Obama calls on GOP to vote for jobless benefits, forget politics Virginia’s fiscal discipline an example for Washington (Rep. Eric Cantor) Poll: Rep. Titus holds slight lead over challenger The failure staining our shores (Sen. George LeMieux) GOP hits back at Obama in unemployment benefits fight NIH Foundation gets new boss Foursquare eyes a search deal Palin ‘refudiates’ uproar over made-up word The Big Question: Was the Tea Party right to oust faction leader? Obama’s stimulus fantasy NY, NJ senators want meeting with Cameron on Lockerbie bomber White House to host Broadway stars Nathan Lane, Marvin Hamlisch BP tensions shadow Cameron’s first visit to the White House FEMA mobile site aimed at disaster survivors Sen. Kaufman: Double-dip recession would be bad for Dems in fall elections A weekend in Maine gets toxic Kilpatrick trails primary challenger in poll Weekend did not stop Republicans from bashing Democrats on Bush tax cuts Toomey the centrist? First Lady does PR push for healthcare reform Battle brewing over emissions standards MORNING READ Obama to headline fundraiser for Giannoulias Healthcare Monday ‘Dear Colleague’ urges changes to retransmission rules First lady makes push for health reform E2 Round-up: BP and Feds differ on oil well plan, probe focuses on doomed rig’s final hours, and BP spill costs near $4 billion Obama to blast GOP on unemployment benefits The Week Ahead: Hello, Sen. Goodwin Spending showdown looms as Reid clears deck for energy reform bill Chances of campaign finance bill affecting midterms dim Good morning tech Minority groups to oppose FCC reclassification Endangered freshman Democrats hold cash on hand advantage over GOP