The Hill Articles: July 23, 2010

Coburn turns over 1,200 pages of documents related to Ensign Poll: Manchin leads challenger in special Senate election Ceremonies honor fallen Capitol Police officers GOP offers alternative oil spill strategy Grassley, Camp question possible tax change for trial lawyers Warning: Exemption for unemployment has expired Civilian DoD employees face potential furloughs White House to prod countries on oil revenue ‘transparency’ Biden criticizes Tea Party, says voters shouldn’t be ‘generically angry’ Democrats’ way forward for the economy (Rep. Steny Hoyer) Small business bill expected back on the Senate floor next week Rockefeller will ‘push hard’ for bill that suspends EPA greenhouse gas rules DAY’S END ROUNDUP West Virginia won’t adopt its own high-risk pool Rangel apologizes to Russert for testy exchange Inhofe steadfast in climate change skepticism in midst of heatwave Obama budget office forecasts $1.47T deficit, high unemployment New Jersey senators hopeful for US World Cup Obama to tour Big Three auto plants a year after bankruptcies Biden rips GOP, Tea Party at fundraiser Matheson celebrates ‘Utah holiday’ with Jell-O Dems play up concerns about how GOP would handle financial reform Former Rep. promotes study in China Embattled activist resigns from Tea Party Express Congresswoman ‘outraged’ at border security funding rejection Coalition seeks to salvage renewable power mandate in Senate W.Va. senator gets panel assignments FAA bill still on the agenda Senators introduce farm-friendly estate tax bill Bio-shield Illinois heading toward costly special Senate election Gibbs: Collins to vote for Kagan Michelle Obama makes 2nd trip to Gulf Coast Republicans press Biden to meet with Alvin Greene Study questions geographic disparities in medical use Chamber jabs unions as it ramps up push against Disclose Act Environmental groups fight for EPA rules after climate bill meltdown in Senate Rangel apologizes to Russert for testy exchange Lawmaker’s office celebrates Utah holiday The Big Question: Will Charlie Rangel survive? OCC staffer named acting comptroller Rangel says his ethics trial will show that he’s fit to remain in office Lawmaker notes the passing of climatologist Steve Schneider Grassley questions GM’s purchase of auto loan firm Message battle rages over effects of health reform on small businesses Message battle rages over effects of health reform on small businesses Angle in new ad: ‘Please stop’ Length of middle class tax cut in doubt Calif. Dem not waiting for help from DCCC Diane von Furstenberg designs a tote bag for Pelosi Hoyer: Extending tax cuts for the wealthy a ‘mistake’ that would worsen debt Van Jones calls on liberals to locate their patriotism MIDDAY ROUNDUP Obama fears Drudge, Fox News, Breitbart Obama touts ‘progress’ as he urges greater focus on economy Obama approval on economy reaches new low in poll No to oligarchy (Sen. Bernie Sanders) Hayworth takes his best shot at McCain in new TV ad (updated) Netroots Nation, RightOnline under way in Vegas Loebsack asks for refund from Goldman Sachs Biden to visit Yellowstone, Grand Canyon Keith Olbermann: Comcast would make MSNBC ‘more liberal’ Frank: ‘No one can stop’ Obama from nominating Warren House liberals slam abortion limits in high-risk pools Rubio admits differences with Chamber over Cuba Sen. Alexander to oppose Kagan after backing Sotomayor Automated Facebook system removes Palin’s mosque note Biden holds last-minute fundraiser for Elaine Marshall Rep. Ryan: Dems quietly like my budget plan privatizing Medicare, Medicaid Interior watchdog probes oil drilling report Clinton praises ‘conflict mineral’ provision in financial overhaul Eliminating wasteful federal spending (Rep. Rick Boucher) Paycheck fairness: A moral obligation to America’s workforce (Rep. Rosa DeLauro) Rubio gets Chamber backing Sen. Reid sets up showdown next week on campaign finance French Ambassador hosts members of Congress Kerry confident Senate will ratify START this year I’m just absolutely astonished (Rep. Mary Jo Kilroy) Improving the environment and cutting the deficit: Here’s how The evangelical solution: Just Integration Strategy for immigration reform Kerry eyes lame duck climate fight Tax group unveils Bush tax cut calculator Obama making surprise visit to Georgia Biden: ‘The heavy lifting is over’ Kirk backs Kagan nomination E2 Round-up: Gulf relief well halted with Bonnie approaching, two BP managers named in federal probe, while California voters diss offshore drilling Final thoughts on the new racist in America How far will Big Oil go for profits? Friday healthcare MORNING READ Obama tight-lipped on potential nomination of Warren to consumer post Good morning tech Liberals air doubts over OMB pick Senate Democrats regret supporting Roberts, Alito Review likely to show smaller deficit Simmons denies Senate bid despite campaign ad Senate nixes House additions to war funding supplemental Senate votes to move forward on $30B loan fund for small businesses Aid boost sought for real estate Rep. Rangel charged with multiple violations by House ethics committee Schumer files new version of campaign-finance bill to court centrist votes LeMieux urges support for $30 billion fund to lend to small businesses