The Hill Articles: June 28, 2010

Bottom Line Kagan takes pledge of impartiality as Senate confirmation hearings begin Pain doctors want drug tracking Expect the unexpected Levin: Troop reductions from Iraq, Afghanistan would net Defense savings Hillary vs. Sarah Byrd tributes and Wall St. reform Big-truck speed governors would hike fuel efficiency World Cup: An acceptable office distraction? The undervalued European Union Military suicide – The war within our ranks Challenges provide green opportunity We need to make our manufacturing sector globally competitive Commerce Department’s steps to spur innovation It’s time for an honest discussion on the direction of the economy Federal gov’t should follow Virginia’s lead and establish consensus to reduce deficit Congress, administration can offer a helping hand to small businesses US agriculture can’t afford delay on unconsidered trade agreements White House ethics czar off to Prague Brownback to speak at Manute Bol’s funeral Barton’s on a ‘baseball card’ for the big game Michael Jordan has ‘guys’ night’ out in Georgetown Grayson was not destined to become a farmer Gov. Haley Barbour’s waistline suggests he will run in 2012 Rep. Pete King disappointed with Obama’s wireless plan despite praise from industry Bill Clinton coming to the Jersey Shore Pentagon leaders start push for affordable defense contracts House Dems press oil CEOs on spill response planning Grassley, DeLauro criticize FDA’s stance on Avandia following critical JAMA studies West Virginia GOP may sue to force special election Byrd successor to serve through 2012 Wisconsin GOP waits to see on candidate bribery charges Baggage fees up 33 percent in the first quarter Feingold will vote ‘no’ on Wall Street bill African-American law association endorses Kagan Home care physicians to honor Wyden, Markey In wake of Byrd’s passing, Feingold still a no on Wall Street bill Byrd’s death brings new problems for climate advocates Key Dem chides Obama over Korean trade agreement FDA recommends new limits on antibiotic use in animal agriculture Biden fundraises for Rep. Baron Hill Levin to grill Petraeus on role of Afghan army We are losing our nation to lies about the necessity of war (Rep. Dennis Kucinich) DAY’S END ROUND UP Barton’s on a ‘baseball card’ for the big game Brown introduces Kagan Commerce to hold series of innovation forums Chamber gives early backing to Norton in Colorado Cheney leaves hospital after heart treatment Setting the record straight on subsidy facts White House seeks to thread the needle on energy with Tuesday meeting Anti-tax activist Norquist unveils new effort to coincide with first healthcare reform tax Black Caucus asks Kagan to clarify race and criminal justice stances Kyl stands behind original account of immigration confrontation with Obama White House unveils plan to free up spectrum for wireless broadband A tribute to the loved and respected Senator Byrd (Sen. Mitch McConnell) Foreclosure prevention: More than a government solution (Rep. Edolphus Towns) House GOP gets a single earmark in Homeland Security spending bill Obama to meet with groups on immigration reform Kagan has some explaining to do today (Reps. Lamar Smith and Todd Tiahrt) The Big Question: How will history remember Sen. Robert Byrd? Arizona takes the lead on illegal immigration enforcement (Ariz. state Sen. Russell Pearce) GOP promises tough questions for Kagan Mine safety bill coming soon Poll: Majority back Obama’s decision on General McChrystal Gov. Crist gets another opportunity to take photo with Obama administration Barbour’s waistline suggests he will run in 2012 Personal income, consumer spending up slightly in May Green group baseball card labels Barton a ‘Big Oil All-Star’ Biden to Louisiana, Florida on Tuesday Manchin’s fundraising nonexistent Bill Clinton’s coming to the Jersey Shore Pain doctors press for prescription drug monitoring White House orders review of federal technology spending Obama met with Kagan before confirmation hearing Supreme Court issues limited ruling against Sarbanes-Oxley board House panel pushes bill to promote child nutrition Biden remembers Byrd as mentor and ‘dear friend’ Biden remembers Byrd as a great leader, ‘dear friend’ Sen. Robert Byrd (D-W.Va.) 1917 – 2010 Lowey to cut Afghan aid because of corruption concerns Lowey to cut Afghan aid because of corruption concerns IRS providing specific help for those affected by the Gulf oil spill MIDDAY ROUNDUP Kagan: Court must be ‘properly deferential’ to Congress, voters W.Va. secretary of state to hold afternoon presser to explain Sen. Byrd succession process Obama: Byrd had courage to change Brownback to speak at Manute Bol’s funeral Tuesday GOP continues to blast Dems over high-risk insurance pools Byrd’s passing opens up key appropriations posts Kagan: Supreme Court a ‘wondrous institution’ but must be ‘a modest one’ There will never be another like Senator Byrd (Sen. Harry Reid) Oil disclosure mandate makes the cut in Wall Street bill The passing of Senator Byrd Robert Byrd’s supreme irony Report: Gov. Manchin won’t appoint himself to fill Byrd’s seat Christian groups seek Comcast’s porn revenues before proposed merger Inouye expected to take over as president pro tem Gore re-emerges to fundraise for DCCC An historic victory for individual freedom Texas is booming; New York, not so much West Virginians will miss Byrd’s loyalty, service (Rep. Shelley Capito) BP’s oil spill costs grow to $2.65B BP’s oil spill costs grow to $2.65B Alabama Republican hit for hosting poker games High court overturns Chicago handgun ban Byrd’s passing sends Dems shoring up Wall St. overhaul votes Blagojevich subpoenas Ill. Senate candidate Obama’s failed leadership at the G-20 State Dept. discusses online collaboration with Egypt Weigel reflects on ouster Next up, financial reform (Rep. Michele Bachmann) Budget enforcement resolution (Rep. Steny Hoyer) A terrible loss (Gov. Joe Manchin) Former Rep. Vucanovich on Angle: ‘very difficult person’ Michael Jordan has ‘guy’s night’ out in Georgetown Officials tweet reactions to Byrd’s death New study highlights state solutions to nurse shortage Succession process for Byrd is ‘murky’ MORNING READ Giannoulias and the Blago trial The time is now (Sen. Blanche Lincoln) Today in health Poll: Scott Brown enjoying higher favorables in Mass. than Obama, Kerry Hatch: GOP won’t filibuster Kagan Good morning tech 13 percent say Obama not born in the U.S. E2 Round-up: Oil hits Mississippi and Florida, tropical storm could push oil inland, BP’s trading prospects dim, the company’s spill costs hit $2.65 billion, and a floating city fights the leak Reactions pour in after death of Sen. Byrd Supreme Court expert predicts ’63, 64′ votes for Kagan Republicans look to grill, not block Kagan The Week Ahead: Hearings and legislation to move before recess Sen. Robert Byrd, 92, dies Cornyn: Kagan may be judicial activist because she’s an Obama pick