The Hill Articles: July 9, 2010

Sen. Vitter to face crowded primary field Recess update HHS names committee to update criteria for medically needy areas Manchin calls special legislative session on Byrd succession Vitter argues ban on offshore drilling has led to ‘de facto moratorium’ in the Gulf Free Press’s Lynn: What spectrum crisis? Romer set to testify on economy, stimulus Menendez seeks to end tax breaks for oil companies Court overturns DC pharmacy benefits law Google apologizes to Australia for WiFi data collection NAACP convention to tackle health disparities DAY’S END ROUNDUP Alabama House runoff enters final stages Dorgan: Dems likely to seek extension of tax cuts for households under $250K Dorgan: Dems likely to seek tax cut extension for those under $250K Obama notes ‘positive momentum’ in talks with Palestinian leader ‘We, the Pizza’ delays opening Roskam tweets Israel recess trip Gingrich headlines S.C. fundraiser for Scott Romney, Hoekstra enjoy hotdogs in Detroit Chamber launches watchdog newsletter for labor board Former Medicare chief calls Berwick appointment to CMS post ‘tainted’ Grassley hesitant to support Wall Street bill Grassley hesitant to support Wall Street bill Why it’s important for progressives to get behind Obama’s comprehensive immigration reform push (Rep. Raul Grijalva) Crist not scheduled to join Michelle Obama on her Florida visit Obama continues to tout electric-vehicle grants Homebuilders sue EPA over lead paint rule Gingrich endorses Haley Republicans plan to post live online video of meeting with business groups NYT: Manning used Lady Gaga album to bypass DoD security Wireless industry: Disclosure easier for fixed broadband providers Obama on Vegas: ‘I love this town’ Manchin signals special election run Chamber of Commerce endorses Democrat who voted ‘no’ on healthcare reform Obama pushes back at criticism his White House is anti-business The Big Question: Should Congress vote for the DREAM Act? Chamber backs Alabama Dem MIDDAY ROUNDUP Consumer borrowing drops in May EPA poised to broaden greenhouse gas rule Investor confidence drops, poll finds IRS creates telephone line for taxpayers affected by Gulf oil spill Legal counsel advises Manchin to call special session on Byrd seat OMB puts DHS in charge of civilian cybersecurity Obama on Vegas: ‘I love this town’ Michelle Obama to visit Gulf Coast Monday Emanuel: Afghanistan is ‘America’s war,’ Steele comments on conflict ‘horrible’ Industry standards not at fault in Gulf oil spill Broadcasters to get kids dancing against obesity To Russia with (no) love Corker challenges Dems to swear off moving major bills during lame-duck Biden praises Afghan war critic for ‘speaking out’ LeBron James: The bum who would sell you the $150 shoe Angelina Jolie visits D.C. to promote ‘Salt’ Sen. McConnell: Kirk victory would be ‘as big as Scott Brown’ Defeated GOP Rep. slams ‘demagoguery’ on the right Obama administration to beef up AIDS funding Obama administration to beef up AIDS funding Katie Stanton leaves State Dept. for Twitter Manchin holds double-digit lead over potential GOP rivals for Byrd’s seat Cyber czar: Networks in the U.S. are riddled with vulnerabilities LeBron: Obama could hold his own in one-on-one matchup State Dept. tweeters must look out for spies, guidelines say Sen. Boxer likens Fiorina to Palin (updated) The spy trade show LeMieux urges speedier payments to oil spill victims Funding the war: There ought to be a rule against this kind of rule (Rep. Alan Grayson) RNC targets Reid and Obama on economy with new TV ad Obama: Angle’s approach ‘more extreme’ than Republicans in Washington Menendez: Palin’s efforts ‘helping’ Democrats LeBron: Obama could hold his own in one-on-one matchup Health highlights Friday MORNING READ Good morning tech McCotter jabs Cantor over policy panel E2 Round-up: Leaking oil could be pumped into other wells, a look at the future of BP’s Hayward, and the company’s tone turns upbeat Dem website targets ‘BP Republicans’ Court thwarts bid to restore Obama’s 6-month drilling freeze Dems peg Angle and other GOPs as ‘BP Republicans’ Biden takes on role as campaigner-in-chief Inouye adjusting to new role — slowly