The Hill Articles: July 8, 2010

Former Rep. Tancredo: Obama is country’s greatest threat Massey blasts federal officials for visiting mine — with Massey officials Sen. DeMint stumps for Buck; will back Norton if she wins primary Chicago Dems ask Treasury to use TARP funds to bring Illinois bank ‘back to life’ PETA demands release of oracle octopus Tennessee BlueCross BlueShield chief elected AHIP board chair Gates urges gay service members to participate in ‘Don’t ask, don’t tell’ survey Ohio’s Fisher raises less than half his GOP rival DOT announces nearly $300 million for transit improvements Treasury: China currency undervalued DAY’S END ROUNDUP Military says good cyber offense equals good defense White House to unveil AIDS strategy on Tuesday Black GOP candidate slams Obama for exploiting race GOP: Obama Missouri trip helps them Gates defends tight Pentagon media rules Lugar takes shot at Romney over START Capitol Police probing Senate e-mail hoax Hezbollah denounces CNN over tweet firing Sources: Top staffer on healthcare reform effort headed to HHS AT&T collects the most from FCC fund Michelle Obama travels to Gulf Monday Allen presses BP on oil containment, citing ‘critical stage’ in response Obama keeps alive spat with Boehner Gen. Mattis picked to head Central Command W.Va. attorney general says 2010 special election can happen Heads of MSHA, OSHA to testify at mine-safety hearing Study questions how many would qualify for immigration ‘Dream’ act Ike Skelton skips Obama KC visit Less finger pointing, more leadership needed in response to oil spill Crist wants special session on spill; opponents call it politics To BP: The meter’s running — you spill it, you buy it (Rep. Chellie Pingree) Hoax prompts new Senate e-mail system Hoax prompts new Senate e-mail system Massey accuses mine safety agency of undermining investigation into deadly blast Warner hails selection of Mattis to lead CENTCOM from meeting with general GOP’s Steele: ‘I ain’t going anywhere’ Pomeroy announces hearing on Social Security Poor diet in nation’s public schools affects students’ performance Rep. Blunt says Obama visit helps him more than Carnahan Lawsuit against Arizona’s immigration law ignores states’ rights Currency Comptroller Dugan will step down Facebook movie trailer released Myths about the federal budget deficit IMF offers tough medicine to bring the U.S. budget deficit under control The Big Question: Can Obama sway voters on ‘recovery summer’? Water Obama: ‘Absolutely clear’ economy is going in right direction Reid foe Angle calls BP’s oil spill escrow account a ‘slush fund’ Unemployment may cause trouble for Colorado Dem Sen. Warner: Scott Brown has helped ease partisan rancor since his arrival Mortgage rates hit another record low Obama tours Missouri electric-truck factory funded by stimulus Kerry on LeBron James media circus: ‘LOL’ Jackson Sr. MIA at Comcast-NBCU hearing Dr. Berwick nomination is an important step (Sen. Tom Harkin) Locke touts stimulus broadband funds for western Mass. Taxpayer advocate concerned by reporting mandate in health reform The burden of Northern history Kerry on LeBron James media circus: ‘Lol’ MIDDAY ROUNDUP IRS ombudsman warns of barriers to health reform implementation Earmarks to campaign contributors: Just a symptom of the larger problem of influence-peddling in Washington Spill response chief sticks with mid-August date for capping BP well Lockheed plans web access for subs Empty promises Water shut-off in Hart this weekend Media coalition: Comcast merger to create power ‘unknown’ in U.S. history Poll: Rubio has slim lead in three-way race Poll: Majority oppose lawsuit against Arizona immigration law Meek and Rubio agree on LeBron Moratorium on deepwater oil and natural gas development is detrimental to nation’s recovery Federal agency doles out nearly $400 million for emergency preparedness Top Democrats make trip to Afghanistan and Pakistan GOP says Obama avoiding questions about CMS head’s ties to industry Biden stumps for Afghan war critic Deficit hits $1 trillion in June for second year FCC restarts clock on Comcast-NBCU review More seniors to receive Part D rebates Thursday Bill would block porn from federal networks Ocean floor easier to film than Windy City New unemployment claims drop unexpectedly Spotter’s guide to Rep. Aaron Schock Dr. Berwick’s appointment puts us on a clear path to a higher-quality, lower-cost health care system Computer group latest to oppose Internet tax bill Berwick replacement named at head of Massachusetts healthcare institute Poll: Boxer, Fiorina race a dead heat NSA launching ‘Big Brother’ program to detect cyber attacks Florida Democrat Meek raises another $1 million Wireless industry says ‘bill shock’ rules are unnecessary Portman with close to $9 million in bank Palin video talks up ‘mama grizzlies’ running for office Good morning tech Health highlights Thursday Video: Campaign ad roundup E2 Round-up: BP eyes faster well-capping effort, a courtroom showdown over the deepwater drilling freeze, and new questions about rig owner Transocean MORNING READ Manufacturers target EPA’s Kerry-Lieberman analysis Obama visit on campaign trail could be mixed blessing for Sen. Harry Reid Obama tries to sell ‘recovery summer’ amid slow economy Ed Dept. provides $25 million to help student loan firms