The Hill Articles: July 3, 2010

Lawmakers join NBA teams in lobbying for free-agent star LeBron James Former House member helps foil Chicago robbery U.S., Poland sign amended missile defense pact despite Russian objections Dem lawmakers want Obama to probe use of contaminated FEMA trailers for spill crews Blogger face-off: What is patriotism? Oil likely to reach Miami, Florida Keys, government study finds California Republican slams Steele as ‘completely out of touch’ with GOP Clinton announces U.S. pledge of $15M for Auschwitz preservation Gates clamps down on military interviews Obama faces prospect of firm Dem opposition on immigration reform Independence Day: Obama to host military families, Petraeus to take reins Bidens make unannounced trip to Iraq Lobbyists labor for U.S. World Cup bid Liz Cheney joins calls for Steele to step down as leader of the RNC VIDEO: Weekly GOP address VIDEO: Obama’s weekly address Sunday shows: Talking war on the 4th Democrats sounding economic warnings after downplaying recession threat Obama announces plan to sink $2 billion into solar energy projects