The Hill Articles: June 21, 2010

Waxman spends Father’s Day at the mall Chamber begins campaign against finance reform bill White House suggestion of narrow climate bill hits political headwinds Pelosi: ‘No reason’ to pass standalone doc fix Specter may spill the beans in a book rep. adam Schiff completes inaugural D.C. Triathlon Bottom Line Virginia could predict GOP’s 2010 gains Berwick not on list of soon-to-be approved nominees White House dismisses critics, defends Obama’s golf outings during Gulf crisis Two lawmakers await their fates Tuesday Soles, souls, and songs Boss wants more than two weeks notice Utah, climate and ethics Congress should move forward with vital air safety bills Weyant’s World: June 22, 2010 Grassley, Bond express concern about stimulus spending on public housing The GOP is blowing it ICE not earning paycheck Draft Iran sanctions bill released CBO forecasts tough choices ahead for high-risk pool program Report: Rand Paul supported healthcare bartering Geithner set to testify on bailout program Will anti-establishment line sell in N.C.? Medicaid directors urge quick action on enhanced funding Chamber runs ad against Disclose Act Monday Tech Roundup Obama to ‘bridge some differences’ at energy chat with senators Sessions says White House ‘misleading public’ on Kagan recruitment record Report: Times Square bombing suspect pleads guilty Specter rips Court’s power grab Medicare official leaves agency Chamber looks to push back with ad knocking Disclose Act Hospital groups show support for Medicare agency nominee Berwick DAY’S END ROUNDUP Biden: I root for the Flyers or ‘I sleep alone’ Alabama gubernatorial candidate talks healthcare reform States to probe Google Wi-Fi breach Treasury announces brokers in sale of Citigroup stock Baucus, Grassley introduce bonus depreciation bill AARP releases more info on healthcare reform law Biden plugs the Philadelphia Flyers — in Chicago Obama pollster says political momentum behind new campaign finance bill Booz Allen Hamilton will raise $300 million via IPO Poll: Brewer gains GOP support with immigration fight Create a VAT only if other taxes repealed, economist says Investigation continues into stock markets’ May 6 crash Chamber backs Rivera in Florida’s 25th FCC official: American callers think Canada is in U.S. Iowa Republican: Barton was right to say BP suffered ‘shakedown’ at White House EPA pushes Congress to revive Superfund tax on oil, chemical companies EPA pushes Congress to revive Superfund tax on oil, chemical companies Democrats fighting to protect Nevada businesses and workers (Sen. Harry Reid) Obama administration expected to unveil new healthcare regulations this week Borrowers take exit from federal housing program Bennett to successor: Don’t expect much influence on the Hill Nader blasts Obama, won’t rule out 2012 run Obama, Sebelius to mark three-month anniversary of healthcare reform As usual, business as usual Christina Wilkie dishes on the latest from D.C.’s social scene WH spokesman: BP CEO can bring his yacht to the Gulf White House jabs Hayward on attendance at yacht race Coalition urges FCC to block proposed merger of Comcast-NBC The Big Question: Should BP still be allowed to drill? Senate to return to tax extenders after nominations White House sharply disputes Kyl assertion on immigration Tea Party group launches vote push for Lee in Utah Congress on the verge of passing major new interchange fee reform McMahon opponent qualifies for Connecticut Senate primary White House jabs Hayward on attendance at yacht race White House backs campaign finance bill with exemptions The Lame Duck ‘Real’ housewife:Obamas didn’t reply to my wedding Goldman Sachs given more time to respond to SEC lawsuit Dealing with the BP disaster Ex-Iowa Gov. Branstad channels ‘SNL’ in new ad Telecom companies have deep lobbying bench as fight approaches MIDDAY ROUNDUP Poll: Lawmakers crave money and power Huckabee jokes about gay marriage stance Jindal steps up battle against Obama’s 6-month deepwater drilling moratorium OSHA, Coast Guard leaders to testify on safety of Gulf spill workers Stocks jump on China currency HUD chief: Housing market is stabilizing Rep. Cohen joins rap group on stage at campaign event NRSC continues to stockpile cash, solicits for Angle AMA and Congress: playing “chicken” again Simple answer to ‘who should pay?’ (Rep. Jay Inslee) BP’s costs for the oil spill reach $2 billion Rep. Cohen joins rap group onstage at campaign event Napolitano: U.S. needs to monitor terrorist recruitment online Supreme Court upholds law barring support to terror groups in 6-3 decision UPDATE: Free Press retracts statement on telecom invite Poll: GOP voters historically enthusiastic Obama announces fatherhood initiative Technology & innovation can check rising health costs Canada rises: ‘Responsibility, determination, courage’ Bring it on HCAN report blames health plans for rate hikes Waxman shops Nordstrom on Father’s Day Enthusiasm gap larger than ’94 Specter may spill his secrets in a book An energy policy for grown-ups (Sen. Alexander) BP: Too big to fail? Maine senators pressured back home to support extenders Key Republican: Blow up the well Foodborne infection victims press Senate to act on food safety bill Roberts blasts Obama’s pick to oversee Medicare (again) American wind turbines sound like freedom Lieberman endorsement unlikely in Senate race Good morning tech Sharron Angle intro video focuses on Harry Reid Ads target Snowe and Collins on extenders E2 Round-up: BP commonly uses well design called risky, BP’s spill costs reach $2 billion, the failsafe device that failed, and a new study finds dire climate threats to oceans MORNING READ The Week Ahead: Several party nominations on the line Tuesday night Lawmakers to tackle toughest issues remaining on Wall Street reform House Dems prepare alternative to budget that would avoid deficit vote Sens. Grassley, Bond ratchet up long-simmering dispute with HUD