The Hill Articles: June 15, 2010

June 15
Ax the mortgage tax break and you ax the middle class Kenneth Feinberg for spill czar Former House Dem leader Gephardt hired as lobbyist by firm battling SEIU Inside the Office of The House Education and Labor Committee minority staff: James A. Paretti Jr. The calm, cool portrait of the woman who broke ground Consumers will continue to pay price for Wall Street’s mistakes Reid withdraws cloture vote, aiming for trimmed down version Righting the wrongs Our nation’s prosperity depends on the strength of farmers, ranchers Time for action on trade Weyant’s World: June 16, 2010 Lobbying World Etheridge rival uses video gaffe to raise funds Federal Reserve approves final rule on credit cards White House, BP will discuss third party to oversee escrow account Cornyn pledges NRSC’s help to Sharron Angle AARP endorses amendment banning collusion between brand-name, generic drug makers House passes tax portion of small-business bill House shoots down GOP effort to repeal individual insurance mandate 93 percent of federal managers satisfied with telework Baucus slams Thune amendment’s impact on healthcare law Obama names former Justice Department official to lead drilling regulation overhaul Reid: Lesser of two evils Obama vs. press freedom Unless we correct our own massive deficit, we could end up like Greece Report: Microsoft worried about search neutrality Comparisons between U.S., Greece are overblown McConnell to Obama: Don’t link Gulf spill to climate bill BP provides $25 million in grants to study oil spill’s effects BP provides $25 million in grants to study oil spill’s effects Susan Komen for the Cure pushes enhanced Medicaid funding Sen. Hatch wants unemployed to face mandatory drug tests Senators blast BP for protecting dividend in escrow account Madeleine Albright recalls how foreign leader was fond of her ‘firm breasts’ AMA chooses new president-elect White House: BP has ‘plenty of cash’ AMA chooses new president-elect Lieberman: Reid should bring climate bill to the floor regardless of vote count Oil companies turn against BP White House to hold Q&A on oil spill via YouTube DAY’S END ROUNDUP Fair wages, retirement security really are the “high road” House GOP to force vote to nix healthcare reform mandate House GOP to force vote to nix individual mandate from health reform Hold BP accountable for spilled oil (Rep. Chellie Pingree) Gulf crisis (Rep. Eric Cantor) Senate Democrats looking to trim tax extenders bill Military leaders try to allay concerns about Afghanistan Angle raised possibility of armed rebellion Whitman keeps spending, breaks $100 million Arizona justice Hold BP accountable (Rep. Bruce Braley) Schumer: Senate two votes shy on extenders The sickening, staggering truth revealed Lieberman: Reid should bring climate bill to the floor regardless of vote count Waxman legislation funds public safety network via D-Block auction DeMint has big lead over Greene in S.C. Senate race Sen. Warner says federal technology is catching up Hearing with oil executives underscores need for energy overhaul (Rep. G.K. Butterfield) Gibbs returns to Twitter after 18-day absence Clean energy and oil spill response (Sen. Lamar Alexander) Party time: GOP to celebrate raising $5 million Dems face backlash from liberal groups over NRA deal White House: BP has ‘plenty of cash’ EPA: Senate climate bill would cost households $79 to $146 yearly White House will take oil spill questions on YouTube tonight Flip-cammed Groups seek to override opposition to Disclose Act BP speeding up claims payment process BP speeding up claims payment process Obama’s trade opportunity (Rep. Linda Sanchez and Rep. George Miller) NYT: eBay employee claimed Whitman shoved her Senate Democrats lobby against maneuver blocking FCC ambitions Supporting Israel’s right to self-defense (Rep. Todd Tiahrt) Republicans introduce bill to lift drilling moratorium Republicans introduce bill to lift drilling moratorium GOP congressman: Spot illegal immigrants by their ‘grooming’ What budget? (Rep. Paul Broun) Centrist senators express doubts on tax break extenders vote Poll: BP should pay all costs of oil spill even if it bankrupts the company Poll: BP should pay all costs of oil spill even if it bankrupts the company Rockefeller gives hospitals tough love Letter to Tony Hayward, Chief Executive Officer of BP (Rep. Henry Waxman and Rep. Bart Stupak) Poll shows Dems losing 60 seats (updated) Hoyer hints support for Afghanistan is slipping Big oil CEOs say BP well safety was subpar Obama ‘mobilizing greatest military in world’ in fight against Gulf oil spill Public invited to comment on dietary guidelines McConnell accuses Dems of ‘backroom dealing’ on campaign finance legislation Hatch amendment goes after employer health insurance penalties Lieberman upset administration is not using ‘Islamist’ Exxon CEO: ‘It is unfortunate that walruses were included’ MIDDAY ROUNDUP Gov 2.0 hero day! Key Dem: Votes lacking to include climate change in energy bill Model mom to hit Capitol Hill Key Dem says votes lacking to include climate change in energy bill Groups launch Health IT week South Carolina sleaze: A redundancy Is Paul McCartney really dead? Again? The Big Question: Should the House ethics process change? Sharron Angle on Capitol Hill, Obama to campaign for Reid McCain and Lieberman react to Petraeus collapse on Twitter Crist, Obama stroll on the beach ‘Daily Show’ gives Bayh street-cred with a tough audience Barton: Offshore drilling must continue Pence: Obama exploiting spill to push climate change legislation Pence: Demand needed to move economy, not another bill Pence: Obama exploiting spill to push climate change legislation Former Sen. Santorum heads to Iowa Crist, Obama stroll on the beach Wireless industry pushes back on data roaming regulation Obama may name ‘czar’ to oversee long-term recovery on Gulf Coast White House says it could contain 90 percent of spilling oil Markey, Dems blast oil industry as unprepared for major spills Gibbs will watch Obama’s address on Fox News VIDEO: Daily Show takes on S.C. Dems Clyburn blames ‘machines,’ changes tone on Greene White House: BP won’t be responsible for claims process White House: BP won’t be responsible for claims process Dozens of former lawmakers in town this week Oil spill a sea change moment for American environmentalism (Rep. Jay Inslee) Business lobby blasts new health insurance rules Financial reform conference outlines schedule Groups slam Disclose Act for killing free speech A cry for leadership So-called “High Road Contracting” really represents low road Good morning tech Top of the ballot: Clyburn blames the ‘machines’ MORNING READ Poll: Dems face anti-incumbent fever Federal Trade Commission to help docs avoid anti-trust violations Obama may name ‘czar’ to oversee long-term recovery on Gulf Coast White House says it could contain 90 percent of spilling oil Oil giants face grilling as Dems seek to keep spill focus on industry House vote tests job push Candidates in final stage to replace Bennett Sen. Kerry mends relationships with Pickens, Lieberman Republicans to celebrate 149 members for $5 million NRCC fundraising drive Player of the Week: Sen. John Kerry (D-Mass.) E2 Round-up: BP seeks advice from Goldman Sachs and other firms over mounting liabilities, an oil spill in Utah angers residents, and a grab-bag energy bill could gain traction The Big Question: Should the House ethics process change? Dems turning up heat on BP’s executives Exclusive: House ethics office asks lobbyists for info on lawmakers Etheridge apologizes for confrontation caught on video FBI docs: Kennedy faced death threat from brother’s assassin House wants Senate to accept stronger protections for insurance regulations Weyant’s World: June 15, 2010 White House moves to keep employers from dropping insurance