The Hill Articles: June 25, 2010

Lt. Gen. disinvited from Kagan hearing OMB releases guidance for agencies on cookies, social media Obama takes new financial reform package to economic summits Controversial Lt. Gen. called by GOP as Kagan witness House candidate Tim Scott gives Obama an ‘F,’ credits him with inspiring black candidates Ways and Means looks to move a green jobs bill After resignation, Weigel seen at Huffington Post office GOP’s Snowe seeks stand-alone extension on unemployment McCain agrees to two debates with Hayworth Ways and Means looks to move a green jobs bill DAY’S END ROUND UP Cost of the oil spill up to $2.35 billion for BP Obama urges all Americans to get tested for AIDS/HIV Graham won’t negotiate on energy bill while oil spill influences politics Pain docs set to swarm the Hill U.S. Virgin Islands’ transformation built on new ideas and smart partnerships (Gov. John P. deJongh, Jr.) Ruling to overturn drilling ban is a step in the right direction Kerry hedges on Afghan withdrawal date Consumer confidence soars in June Setting the record straight on the rum issue Ohio Dems slam Kasich’s ‘love for New York’ The Big Question: Does Wall Street reform do enough? Accountability in the military President George H.W. Bush lunches at Equinox Who came to the telecom overhaul talk on Capitol Hill? Meaningless points on the board Brookings launches Center for Technology Innovation Hill telecom talks consider targeted broadband bill Markey fears ‘worst case scenario’ of relief well failing to end BP spill Obama reschedules energy meeting with senators for Tuesday Hatch: Leave VAT out of tax reform proposals What the scandal reveals In poll, nearly 50 percent say ‘no’ to fourth term for Sen. Hutchison Gov. Haley Barbour draws a crowd to Georgetown bars House lawmakers to examine fight against diabetes Weigel seen at Huffington Post office Biden to Gulf Coast next week Dodd-Frank bill would bring about sweeping changes to Wall Street Axelrod predicts GOP support for Kagan Rand Paul stays mum on $20 billion BP escrow fund Economic growth slower in the first quarter than initially reported John Kerry accuses Colorado Republican of ‘fear and smear’ MIDDAY ROUNDUP Grassley takes on pharmaceutical ghostwriters Boehner: Obama’s experience with stimulus undercuts G-20 message Palin to give a speech at Cal State Al Gore: The hottest May ever shows need for Senate to pass climate bill WaPo blogger calls for Drudge immolation, condemns Ron Paul supporters, demeans Fox, blasts Washington Examiner! Democratic leadership in question (Rep. Mike Pence) Proposed FCC regulations threaten U.S. economic recovery Facebook lures Levine from the White House Sarah Palin recommends article with Hitler-Obama comparison Podesta-led think tank warns against ‘energy-only’ bill Sander forwards estate tax fix that inflicts pain on the wealthy If you’re saying it, the public deserves to know who’s paying for it (Rep. John Boccieri) Sebelius promotes HIV testing Senate unanimously confirms Obama’s third nominee to take reins at TSA New Hampshire Senate candidates trade fire Scott Brown: Reid called me four times in 12 mins before extenders vote Tough choices on spending (Rep. Doug Lamborn) Senate Dems urge Transocean to suspend dividend payments Keeping America connected: End the static at the broadcasting board (Sen. Dick Lugar) Rahm Emanuel goes backstage at Todd Snider concert Democratic Senate offices delve into climate details following caucus meeting Biden in Milwaukee for Feingold fundraiser Obama: Temporary doc fix ‘just isn’t an adequate solution’ Florida Rep. Meek gets fundraising assist from President Clinton Obama phones U.S. soccer team Not last word from Congress on Iran sanctions (Rep. Brad Sherman) Senators urge Transocean exec to suspend dividend Obama administration has disastrously mishandled Ariz. immigration situation (Rep. Trent Franks) Obama hails deal on Wall Street bill Extenders defeat leaves state Medicaid help in limbo Gallup: Conservatives at record levels Health highlights Friday Good morning tech E2 Round-up: Questions loom over sharing the BP spill’s costs, BP’s spending is $2.35 billion and rising, Feinberg to oversee fund for idled rig workers, climate change looms over G20 talks, and Obama’s oil spill commission faces heat MORNING READ Obama’s golf game tees up image debate Political neophyte challenges Feingold ‘No drama’ Obama being tested by a recent series of public setbacks Facing tide of red ink, lawmakers mull possible changes to budget process RNC says signs point to ‘significant gains’ for GOP in elections House and Senate agree on Wall Street bill as dawn breaks at Capitol Frank: Banks, hedge funds to pay up to $19 billion for Wall Street overhaul McConnell’s alternative bill fails on the Senate floor House approves campaign finance measure by 219-206 Claims paid, loans provided to those affected by oil spill Key Dem: Immigration bill lacks votes Senate Dems fail to advance tax extenders bill for the third time House Appropriations subpanel approves Homeland Security bill Congress moves to deal on Volcker rule Members break with business groups on Disclose vote