The Hill Articles: June 22, 2010

Thoroughly debate McChrystal’s fate McCain ‘concerned’ by prospect of McChrystal resignation Weyant’s World: June 23, 2010 EPA procrastinates on declaring independence from imported oil Summer tension Passenger Facility Charge helps create safer airports Calif. Latinos aren’t fooled Senate energy meeting with Obama postponed The next big economic crisis Trading bullhorns for blog posts One group continues to protest in front of the Supreme Court Dems confident on campaign finance bill, plan to bring to floor Thurs. Disclose Act heads to Rules tomorrow Q&A with author Terence Samuel Levin says ‘doc fix’ pay-fors may need reworking Levin says ‘doc fix’ pay-fors may need reworking GOP challengers hit Dems on spending Rep. Andrews presses for quick ‘doc fix’ passage House to vote on giving oil spill commission subpoena power Oversight hearing on pediatric drugs postponed The McChrystal BFD Semi-super Tuesday DOJ’s Holder defends delay in prison rape standards Senate Democrats look to offset FMAP Solving America’s oil vulnerability We must develop high-speed rails for NE Corridor Make safety our ultimate destination Promise of deregulation unfulfilled Lawmakers look at new assessments in Wall Street bill for housing aid Obama says Gen. McChrystal showed ‘poor judgment’ A multitude of missed opportunities Labor board now at full strength Focus on the deficit Wrong fit for Supreme Court (Rep. Ted Poe) John Glenn wants shuttle program back Republican staffer warns of patients getting stuck in “grandfathered” plans BP will donate oil sale proceeds to National Fish and Wildlife Foundation BP will donate oil sale proceeds to National Fish and Wildlife Foundation Democrats abrogating ‘most basic responsibility of governing’ by refusing to pass a budget (Rep. John Boehner) Democratic candidates pan court ruling on drilling ban Senate Republicans suggest they’d accept some deficit spending on tax extenders The general disconnect After alarming activists, FCC acknowledges lobbyist meeting Hayworth touts poll showing him trailing McCain Fire General McChrystal (Rep. Alan Grayson) Cheers, jeers for court decision to block offshore drilling freeze GOP Gulf coast lawmakers set to meet with leaders on Barton’s future DAY’S END ROUNDUP McChrystal likes Clinton, at least Republican lawmaker calls for McChrystal’s firing Johnson & Johnson exec called to testify on recall of kids’ medicine FCC gathers feuding camps; olive branch fails to ease Verizon’s fire New GOP group poised to fall short of fundraising goal McChrystal aide resigns Reid ‘couldn’t believe’ McChrystal profile McConnell suggests McChrystal controversy a distraction Firing McChrystal: Weighing the risks Landrieu urges White House to reconsider appeal President Obama unveils Patient’s Bill of Rights Rolling Stone editor: There was more we didn’t publish Support for new extenders unclear Climate advocates dig in ahead of White House, Dem caucus meetings Sanford disappears again! Administration to appeal strikedown of offshore drilling ban Jon Voight: Obama created ‘civil war’ in Arizona White House unveils plan to combat online piracy and counterfeit goods The Big Question: Should Gen. Stanley McChrystal be fired? Cantor: McChrystal wouldn’t have made comments ‘without being frustrated’ Federal agencies team up on livability project White House: McChrystal firing ‘on the table’ in meeting with Obama Top Democrat Obey wants McChrystal canned House Democrats push for strong ‘end user’ derivatives exemption Nikki Haley and the new samurai: Lonely are the brave in South Carolina Rep. Matheson’s progressive challenge For veterans’ families: A cookie monster and a guy in a furry blue suit Existing home sales slide in May Gen. McChrystal called to D.C. after article blasting Obama, top officials Advances on the first anniversary of tobacco law (Rep. Henry Waxman) Advances on the first anniversary of tobacco law (Rep. Henry Waxman) New healthcare regulations published Wall Street conferees vow to finish by Thursday night McCaskill adds insurance on bid to end secret holds Gates sharply criticizes McChrystal but tight-lipped on future MIDDAY ROUNDUP White House releases synopsis of new healthcare reform regulations Sanford disappears again We don’t need no stinking budget Senate approves several new health officials Hoyer appears to leave door open to middle-class tax hike Governors continue press for extra Medicaid funds as Senate takes up slimmed down provision Kerry open to ‘scaled back’ carbon plan Tax increases won’t create jobs (Rep. Pete Olson) Wikileaks founder Assange will stay away from the U.S. Karzai backs McChrystal after controversial remarks Tax hikes are the wrong solution to the $13 trillion debt (Sen. Mitch McConnell) Van Hollen aide calls out Chamber on Disclose Act Schiff completes inaugural DC Triathlon Senate substitute amendment phases out state Medicaid funding Rolling Stone editor: There was more we didn’t publish Kerry chides McChrystal for ‘poor judgment,’ but won’t call for firing Public-education crisis Florida Democrats expect Senate debate to turn personal Easy way vs. correct way on budget (Rep. Steny Hoyer) The upside-down of TV politics Waxman spends Father’s Day at the mall Half a century under the whip (Rep. Alan Grayson) Possible third extenders bill surfaces on K Street Boehner promises Arkansas GOP candidate a seat on Agriculture Committee Reid: Dems ‘commit to working tirelessly’ to pass campaign finance bill in Senate Connecticut is first to launch Medicaid expansion under health reform law Good morning tech Bachmann stance on BP cleanup is indefensible (State Sen. Tarryl Clark) Health highlights today E2 Round-up: Deepwater drilling is here to stay, judge’s decision on drilling moratorium is imminent, BP’s rivals eye asset dump by strained company, and BP’s plummeting value harms public pensions Angle beefs up consulting team MORNING READ Poll: Americans think risks too high on drilling, back Obama’s moratorium 2012 Republicans largely absent from oil-spill areas Dems look to capitalize on ‘best stretch’ on spill for Obama with new ad Wall Street bill tests Scott Brown’s clout GOP facing dilemma on Arizona law Republican leaders walk fine line on unemployment Player of the Week: Rep. Joe Barton Few potential GOP presidential candidates visiting Gulf oil spill Dems won’t pass budget in 2010 Budget Director Orszag to resign in July Federal officials bill BP for $51.4 million Dems pushing campaign finance deal Boxer targets Fiorina ahead of Palin visit Auto exemption decision now lies in Senate hands Biden: I root for the Flyers, or I sleep alone ‘Real’ housewife: Obamas didn’t RSVP to my wedding