The Hill Articles: July 30, 2010

Resolution urges FCC not to reclassify broadband Pelosi appoints first female inspector general House Republicans nix Democrats effort to repeal 1099 requirement SEC says new law needed to protect information House passes oil spill response bill but Senate plans for legislation uncertain House backs plan to ease offshore oil-and-gas drilling ban Colo. Senate candidates spending on final push Ethics watchdog says committee going easy on Rangel Health reform gets a folksy spokesman in Andy Griffith Will Jeff Adachi save San Francisco? CA wants Gray Davis back Gregg to support Kagan Democrat apologizes for talking about Rangel reprimand House leadership details recess strategy Two more Democrats oppose FCC’s reclassification plan Repeal of 1099 mandate draws ire from House Republicans Repeal of 1099 mandate draws ire from House Republicans The Rangel conundrum Rep. Kilroy is latest vulnerable Dem to call for Rangel to resign George W. Bush book will boost Democrats in November Black farmers, Native American settlements to get stand-alone vote Monday Black farmers, Native American settlements to get stand-alone vote Monday Senior-level East Wing staffer resigns On Medicare’s birthday, a call to make it universal Key Republican demands intel audit GOP primary rivals team up against establishment Black lawmakers irate over Emanuel’s $1.5 billion promise to Sen. Lincoln Generic drug industry bemoans limits on patent settlements Biden makes surprise visit to ‘Army Wives’ premiere RNC: Obama should talk about economy, not ‘Jersey Shore’ Congress clears FAA extension White House concedes there’s little political will for second stimulus White House concedes there’s little political will for second stimulus Copyright crusaders accused of stealing code Dem vs. Dem showdown as House votes on Gulf oil spill response Beneath the floor: Bringing best leadership practices to congressional offices Obama blasts ‘just say no’ Republicans in autos victory lap Filner ‘angry’ with VA’s spending habits Liberal Dems fight Melancon plan to lift deepwater drilling ban Katz to become FCC legal adviser, Aiyar off to clean up BP mess N.Y. delegation stands behind Rangel despite charges, Towns says Poll: Toomey maintains modest lead in Pa. Retired CIA chief downplays cyberwar with China House passes bill to encourage foreign real-estate investment MIDDAY ROUNDUP Ethics subcommittee recommends reprimand for Rangel Growth slowed in the second quarter Obama signs bill ensuring funding for disability centers Republicans slam Rep. Grayson over DVD mailing Defeat of 9/11 health bill sparks acrimony The Big Question: Will the Rangel trial hurt Dems in November? Bill to keep cell phones out of prison passes both chambers Zients to serve as acting OMB director Rep. Johnson’s staff, Iowans win Capitol Hill walking contest The Colombia free trade pact is bad policy Capping Wikileaks legally and quickly is vital Senate expected to take up enhanced Medicaid funding Gingrich expects Palin to run in 2012 Rep. Weiner lashes out at GOP in fiery floor speech Gulf Coast can’t afford another disaster (Rep. Bill Cassidy) Rep. McMahon aide fired after pointing to opponent’s ‘Jewish money’ Big Brother is bipartisan ‘Sanctuary cities’: A double standard on immigration (Rep. Charlie Dent) BP establishes $100M fund for displaced rig workers Photo released of Sarah Palin’s new book Frank: European crisis ‘clearly slowed’ economic growth in U.S. Food for thought in the Sahel Reid and Angle virtually tied in Nevada Senate race Motorola mocks Apple’s antenna woes Top Republicans say Dems will ‘run for cover’ in August Sestak donates Rangel contributions to charity ‘Some 20-year-old’ is POTUS’s voice on Twitter Poll: Democrats moving toward Crist Gibbs: Dems will keep House, Senate Health Policy Friday White House backs ethics proceedings against Rangel House ethics panel, Rep. Rangel spent two years going toe-to-toe Good morning tech Rangel cites McConnell, Lott to justify ‘Rangel Center’ E2 Morning Round-up: House spill bill showdown arrives; key Dem confident MORNING READ Dems mark Medicare anniversary by celebrating Obama’s healthcare bill Lobbyists converge on broadband Web battle Lawmakers’ concerns about deficit slow passage of annual spending bills Timing of Kagan vote to force GOP to decide quickly or work late Meek welcomes White House help House passes second fiscal 2011 spending bill California’s new primary system faces court challenge Vote on Levin jobs bill pushed to Friday Ethics brings 13 counts against Rangel Cardoza rips HUD secretary for Rio de Janeiro trip, seeks travel budget cut House Appropriations subcommittee clears final spending bill Murtha lives on in one pet project As campaign gathers pace, Senate bills sink Defense bill pet projects cut by half House Democrats face resistance from their own caucus on oil spill bill Romanoff accuses Sen. Bennet of ‘Wall Street greed’