The Hill Articles: July 21, 2010

Groups line up against fiscal commission Senate passes benefits package on 59-39 vote Intelligence bill dispute splits Dems Alexandra Pelosi sets aside politics in new film Brown vs. Kerry: Sports rivalry heats up Grayson to critic: ‘I’d punch back’ Capito dashes Republican hopes Wayne Newton loves Reid, but some Dems don’t love Newton Lobbying Revenue for 2010 Mid-year Poll: Six in 10 workers don’t expect Social Security checks Boehner said he’d quit smoking if his friend did CIA has always had agents stumbling over each other House delays final vote on UI until Thursday Democrats, return to center Menendez says DSCC would support Greene, ‘but support takes many forms’ All is not lost for Dems LeMieux seeks tweaks to small-business bill Weyants World: July 22, 2010 Huckabee thanks DeVore in tweet Report: Medicaid wasting millions on name-brand drugs Effectiveness of TARP foreclosure program questioned Storm clouds gathering along U.S.-Mexico border Community bankers support small-business jobs bill Kids’ school meals need day in Senate Rep. Minnick challenger missing from GOP Young Gun list Rep. Issa may launch investigation into firing of USDA official Vilsack takes fall for Sherrod ouster, deflects attention from WH Florida doctors to consider splitting ties with AMA over healthcare reform Business groups bash Dems’ mine safety bill DAY’S END ROUNDUP Moving All-Star Game would perpetuate unfair boycott of Arizona (Rep. Gabrielle Giffords) Joining the Tea Party Caucus (Rep. John Carter) Tax writers look to move currency bill in September Wayne Newton loves Reid, but some Dems don’t love Newton Obama clashes with Rep. Taylor on wind insurance Boehner: ‘Not a dime’ from GOP majority to fund health reform implementation Working to improve intelligence agency staffing, assimilation of data (Rep. Adam Schiff) Simmons restarts Senate campaign Senators press Reid for tougher renewable power standard Boehner’s three brothers lost jobs during recession Mine safety markup veers into broader discussion on workplace protection Key environmentalists ok with delay on climate bill until fall

 Consumer advocacy group reiterates calls for halt to Avandia trial Lugar becomes second Republican to back Kagan Jeb Bush backs N.Y. Republican Chris Cox for Congress Conrad opposes the expiration of the Bush tax cuts Medical device industry raises concerns with proposals to make more information public They talk, we listen (Rep. Paul Broun) Initial Tea Party caucus roster overestimates membership Bernanke predicts slower than expected job growth The Senate to take lead on extending Bush tax cuts GOP budget alternative saves billions without cuts to national defense (Rep. Jerry Lewis) Alexandra Pelosi sets politics aside in new film Kansas Republicans both join Tea Party caucus The U.S. Senate: Where obstruction trumps America Kerry to ride his bike 110 miles Sen. DeMint introduces bill blocking net neutrality, perceived FCC overreach Jacksons pledge to continue Michael’s dream at Georgetown dinner Top House Dem says Sherrod should get job back ‘at a minimum’ Congress and the Constitution…controversial? (Rep. Dan Burton) Manchin draws 95-year-old primary challenger End the bailouts (Rep. Cathy McMorris Rodgers) Rubin, Trumka find common ground on estate tax Black Caucus accuses Vilsack of overreaction NRCC adds 33 to candidate program States ask Google if it knew of software’s ‘Spy-Fi’ capabilities U.S. Gen. Odierno presses case for $2B in funding to rebuild Iraq Technology company creates online community for healthcare providers seeking to adopt electronic health records MIDDAY ROUNDUP The Big Question: What does the Sherrod firing say on race, politics? Companies, green groups push for utility efficiency mandate Baucus mulls marking up extension of Bush tax cuts McCaskill says she’s one vote shy of approving spending caps Nearly $80 billion needed to shore up nation’s rail, bus system, study shows Blagojevich defense rests without White House witnesses Obama signs Wall St. bill into law Reducing paperwork and the deficit (Sen. Ben Nelson) Democrats, Republicans on the attack over unemployment benefits Cantor won’t say if he supports repeal of Wall Street reform Rep. Grayson to critic: ‘I’d punch back’ Thad Allen: ‘Static kill’ of BP well could begin by weekend Sen. Casey opposes FCC plan to boost its authority Defense rests without Blagojevich taking the stand in corruption trial Pols warned of partying the day before a big party White House downplays lack of CEOs at bill signing for Wall St. reform Franken, industry urge more incentives for medical device makers to develop products for rare diseases Santorum to campaign for Norton in Colorado GOP sets up late-night vote on unemployment benefits legislation Reducing ethanol protections won’t hurt industry, report finds Senate set to pass small-business bill The Republican plan: Punch me in the face (Rep. Alan Grayson) AMA presses for changes to electronic health record regulations Russia, an embarrassing democracy? U.S. Chamber fires warning shot on House, Senate oil spill bills New House caucus says it’s not a ‘mouthpiece’ for Tea Party activists Rep. Capito decides against Senate bid Reid: Republican procedural delay on unemployment brings ‘shame’ to Senate Vilsack a no-show at rural education summit Ellsworth launches second sheriff ad (updated) Obama gifts Cameron a color lithograph Reducing ethanol protections won’t hurt industry, report finds Enough is enough — put Elizabeth Warren in charge (Rep. Jackie Speier) My vote for Kagan says elections matter (Sen. Lindsey Graham) Robert Gibbs and Sigmund Freud Eshoo defends safeguards for biosimilar drugs Obama to sign Wall Street reform bill Poll shows GOP lead in generic ballot Sec. Vilsack will review firing of Ag official over charges of racial bias Tea Party caucus divides Kansas Republicans (updated) Poll: Obama approval at 44 percent MORNING READ The lynching of Shirley Sherrod Van Hollen: Dems will ‘go on offense’ Sunlight Foundation wants to know where telecom lobbyists come from Healthcare Wednesday Wednesday schedule of tech events Senate looks to debate ‘something’ on energy Good morning tech E2 Round-up: White House calls the shots on BP response, feds and BP eye ‘static kill’ as well tests continue, and BP dumps assets to raise $7 billion in spill cash GOP to focus on policy, not Pelosi Centrist Republicans pin their political hopes on the class of ’10 Deficit worries slow funding of Obama homeless programs Lawmakers push for more diversity — women and minorities in Capitol art work Slave Labor Task Force works to tell story of blacks in the Capitol TARP watchdog: Federal support of economy growing Primary foes upset GOP favorite in race for Rep. Linder’s seat Rep. Johnson survives primary scare after Guam comments Rep. Barrow sails through primary Rep. Graves to face another runoff Administration officials and utility executives meet to salvage climate bill Former Rep. Deal in runoff for Georgia governor nomination Roy Barnes wins Georgia governor primary; GOP opponent still unknown Senators insist full probe ‘on the table’ Thurmond wins Senate primary to challenge Isakson K Street’s top five Intelligence nominee vows to take on CIA Healthcare and Wall Street reform legislation boost K Street profits Unemployment benefit vote delayed, bill expected to clear Congress on Wednesday British Prime Minister rebuffs Senate calls for Lockerbie investigation Logistics complicate Rep. Shelley Moore Capito’s decision to run for Senate