The Hill Articles: July 7, 2010

White House supports emergency passage of jobless benefits Senators respond to industry on cybersecurity bill More second-quarter fundraising numbers trickle in Facebook’s D.C. office focuses on privacy President’s recess appointment has reignited the debate over healthcare Coalition presses FDA to adopt medical device identification system Large companies bullish on the economy, poll finds DAY’S END ROUNDUP U.S. EPA sets course for cleaner air Medicare agency unveils new hospital comparisons Lame-duck Congress could move immigration reform, warns GOP opponent When a black Republican plays the race card against a black president C-SPAN moves to bolster Twitter presence Chamber of Commerce PAC to host fundraiser for Rossi Udall seeks Salazar probe into abandoned Gulf wells Louisiana adopts abortion restrictions Public Safety Alliance says FCC white paper ‘built on conjecture’ Senate’s GOP doctors release critical report on healthcare reform Former Treasury head to urge Congress to move on estate tax Obama did the right thing in appointing Berwick (Sen. John Kerry) FDA seeks public comments on healthcare reform law’s menu labeling requirements Lawsuit demonstrates President Obama’s commitment to a united America and immigration reform (Rep. Mike Honda) Hoenig suggests raising target interest rate to 1 percent Kerry teams up with ‘Shark Week’ Gibbs says Obama unlikely to visit Israel this year Energy and Commerce leaders press for answers on contaminated trailers Congress must extend unemployment insurance Vitter: Flap over ex-aide is ‘old news’ China: Google’s license is under review Pew: Minorities more likely to use mobile Web First lady planning first Gulf oil spill trip Second GOP lawmaker calls for Steele’s resignation The Big Question: Will Arizona immigration suit help or hurt Dems? Obama administration awards $10 million in grants for prevention and wellness Graham criticizes Obama suit against Ariz. immigration law Lawmakers send birthday wishes to Dalai Lama N.Y., N.J. lawmakers want investigation into Lockerbie bomber release, health LaHood blasts lobbyists for leaked plan to fight cell phone restrictions Home refinancing applications increase while purchase index declines Akin Gump hires former Sen. Sununu A stimulating debate Europe looks at higher retirement age to pay pensions Missouri Democrat showcases steel-covered ‘combat Bible’ Lawmakers urge Energy Dept. to halt Yucca shutdown Most Americans oppose tax increases to save state jobs McCain to oppose Kagan Black Panthers, Part II Alvin Greene suggests makings dolls of himself to boost economy CBO: Kerry-Lieberman bill trims deficit by $19B over 10 years Poll: Consumers report less spending in June, still above 2009 levels Dems criticize award for Delaware Republican Cyber Command encrypts logo Ariz. Dem: No luck in convincing Obama to visit border MIDDAY ROUNDUP Issa: Rahm Emanuel gave me the finger Illegal immigration costs taxpayers billions, study states Banking leader Yingling to step down Apple blocks developer for hacking 400 iTunes accounts Police investigating hoax death report e-mails Lieberman: U.S. could use military force against Iran Dem Baucus joins GOP in blasting Obama CMS recess appointment Hatch cozies up to Tea Party after prior skepticism Drilling backers aim to distance industry from BP Poll: Obama’s approval drops among independents Citizenship and the man-child president: Why I turned against federalism Nearly $150 million paid in oil spill damage claims Baucus blasts White House for recess appointment of Berwick Manchin open to Nov. 2010 special election to fill Byrd’s Senate seat Obama says he’ll submit trade deals to Congress ‘as soon as possible’ Being responsible ‘Deeply disappointed’ by the recess appointment of Dr. Berwick to head CMS (Sen. Pat Roberts) Rep. Capito wants November special election for Byrd seat Obama administration is sneaking Berwick through without public scrutiny (Sen. Mitch McConnell) It’s final: Obama makes Berwick Medicare chief Ron Christie: The comic star of partisan politics Atatürk’s legacy GOP registration gains in Iowa GAO: Obama administration website on stimulus spending fails on transparency Construction group calls for more government funds Lawsuit undermines administration’s commitment to border security (Sens. John McCain and Jon Kyl) EPA tightens lead paint protections Klobuchar mourns the loss of stepsister J.D. Hayworth uses wife in first TV ad Schock sees the signs, but misses the mark MORNING READ Top Republican says Emanuel gave him the finger Health Affairs offers insight into healthcare reform’s murky future N.Y. Republican downplays campaign shakeup Rangel: Ethics probe has improved 2010 reelection chances Finance leaders question company refusing to pay prescription drug claims E2Roundup: Gulf spill impact may be minimal to Texas coast; BP looking at foreign bidders to help spill costs; ‘Climategate’ scientists mostly cleared by new independent review Kansas Senate candidates focus on taxes, immigration Good morning tech Health highlights Wednesday Dem: Obama afraid to look weak on defense Kerry blasts Romney for politicizing nuclear arms treaty for White House run Labor targets McConnell in Kentucky over lapse in benefits for unemployed Republican budget hawks boost Obama’s bipartisan deficit panel House GOP to make jobs a priority Democratic strategists divided on impact of immigration suit Months after primary, Ohio Dems still split Obama makes recess appointment at CMS Healthcare: Democrats up ante Steele likely to survive latest controversy Obama and Netanyahu both say talks of U.S.-Israeli rift are ‘flat wrong’ Momentum builds toward November 2010 W.Va. special election Kerry campaigns for MLB All-Star Quigley’s chief of staff is a one-man comedy show Klobuchar mourns the loss of stepsister Touring the town Traficant disqualified from seeking old seat 2010 free summer events Molten Steele