The Hill Articles: July 27, 2010

Lobbying World Obama flubs on creating more jobs Senate vs. House politics Dems’ new small-business bill includes almost $1B to fight Medicare fraud Employment stimulus a winning plan for Obama and Democrats Tech show at the FCC exhibits lifesaving devices Obama’s agency choice Ensure USPTO has access to all of its fee collections Lockerbie hearing postponed after several witnesses ‘stonewalled’ Warren is right for job Leaked report hurts Obama Congress sends Obama war funding bill Reid: Renewable electricity mandate still lacks 60 votes Quote of the day: Marco on Jeb in 2012 Rep. Issa questions funding of financial crisis panel Law & Order actor calls to renew Bush tax cuts House strongly rejects measure urging removal of troops from Pakistan Senior lobby puts weight behind measures attacking Medicare fraud FAA reauthorization stalled, extension likely Microsoft: Yahoo, Google partnership plan would ‘eliminate’ search competition in Japan Senate energy plan bolsters electric cars Rep. Minnick: Most people in my state don’t even know who Rep. Rangel is Health bill for 9/11 responders to get House vote Wednesday Dem lawmaker: Hurricane would help my bill Head of Capitol Visitors Center gets fired Rockefeller: What does Google’s economic impact have to do with its privacy responsibilities? Kerry will pay nearly $500,000 sales tax for yacht Colorado senate candidate ‘willing to rent’ dog for campaign cash Weyants World: July 28, 2010 DAY’S END ROUNDUP Massey CEO, Palin throwing cash behind coal country Republicans Kerry to draft online privacy bill; FTC chairman doubts privacy will pass this year Kerry pays $500k in yacht taxes Six week vacation (Rep. Paul Broun) GOP attacks Eric Massa … four months too late Think tank disputes premise that seniors who reject healthcare reform don’t get it Ohio congressman: ‘Just red meat’ at conservative luncheon The economics of U.S. ethanol policy: A rebuttal Obama hitting the campaign trail in August (updated) Chris Matthews joins Twitter Gibbs suggests climate measures could be added to Senate bill Senate fails to advance campaign finance bill Report: U.S. energy policy a “serious threat” to economic, national security Taxing arguments Small business bill gaining momentum Poll: Dems hold slim lead on generic ballot Grassley presses Treasury to set firm benchmarks for foreclosure assistance program Rite Aid to pay $1 million for privacy violations Rep. Rangel expects Thursday ethics hearing to go forward CBO: Risk of crisis growing with higher debt levels CBO: Risk of crisis growing with higher debt levels Senator advances BP-Lockerbie link on Twitter Rep. King calls Wikileaks ‘treason,’ demands prosecution Senators press potential BP-Lockerbie link, hearing scheduled for Thursday Options for reconciliation in Afghanistan (Sen. John Kerry) Schumer promises flurry of votes on Disclose Act until passage House bill would extend labor protections to home care workers House panel risks veto by supporting funds for second F-35 fighter engine Santorum serious about 2012 run A credit card for war, but no cash for teachers? Top Republican cool on Warren for consumer agency head Poll: Calvey the favorite for Rep. Fallin’s seat The fading call of the wild Ed Burns at the Newseum Tuesday night Rockefeller weighs timing of push to block EPA climate rules Think tank calls for FDA to forgo approval of drugs cleared by European regulator Senate Dems lack votes to overcome Republican filibuster of Disclose Act The new Federal Register: ‘USA.gov meets USA Today’ A Palin effect in New Hampshire? Hoyer: “Drain the swamp” not my line Green groups bash Senate climate opponents, call for protecting EPA rules Obama insists WikiLeaks didn’t reveal anything that wasn’t already known Boehner rips Oliver Stone for ‘hateful’ comment Pelosi fears ‘disturbing surge in Republican fundraising’ efforts Joint Chiefs chairman ‘appalled’ by leaked documents The Big Question: Is it smart for Dems to use Bush in ’10 campaign? Jon Stewart defends Andrew Breitbart Industry comes out firing against Dems’ oil spill response plans Top Dem: Rangel must decide alone whether to resign or face inquiry Home prices increase but still largely flat Spokesman for Rep. Frank to join Treasury staff Michelle Obama seeks ‘signatures’ for Obama’s birthday card MIDDAY ROUNDUP Rossi says he’d repeal Wall St., healthcare reforms ADA at 20: A nation transformed (Sen. Tom Harkin) First lady seeks ‘signatures’ for Obama’s birthday card Boehner rips Oliver Stone for ‘hateful’ comment about Jews, Israel Rangel trial a ‘sad day’ for the House, says GOP leader Ohio Dem continues to lose staff Key Dem to vote against war funding Key Dem to vote against war funding Jerry Brown on Cavuto Boehner asks voters to press Dems against lame-duck action Consumer confidence drops again in July CBO: House mine safety bill would save hundreds of millions of dollars Play GOP leaders expect ‘very strong’ support for war supplemental Seniors’ group raises alarm on unapproved drugs Virtues of the individual Jeb Bush: I’m not running in 2012 Hoyer: Afghan war debate separate from passage of war supplemental Conservative ethics group claims new evidence against White House for ties to Google Oregon lawmaker inspires Pelosi’s latest film Dem leader: No ‘secret plan’ to move big items in lame-duck session Colorado Senate candidate sells home and loans money to his campaign Iran — Europe turns up the heat Unemployment extension should have been paid for (Sen. Mike Johanns) McCain: Follow British example on the budget comScore off by a billion page views on Yahoo’s popularity Arizona House candidate touts backing from Alan Keyes Mayors, liberal lawmakers to discuss ‘crisis’ of local budgets The economics of U.S. ethanol policy Second House Dem calls for Rep. Charles Rangel to resign Health policy Tuesday E2 Round-up: BP replaces CEO Hayward, loses $17B and selling $30B in assets, while taxpayers on hook for part of spill cost Joe the Plumber buys anti-Blunt TV ad in Missouri MORNING READ Good morning tech Democrats’ summer strategy Despite defeats, liberals see hope in remaining primaries Player of the Week: Rep. Charles Rangel Like father, like son: All but political party unite Rep. Inglis and his son Disclose Act seen as balm to soothe left House Dems unveil oil spill plan ahead of Friday debate How Rangel’s trial would work GOP leadership will hold fire on Rangel Oracle chief Ellison tops compensation list, IAC’s Diller No. 2