The Hill Articles: June 7, 2010

The volatile voter of ’10 Public’s debt fear is palpable Tarkanian closes with electability argument Barrasso’s new chief of staff looks a lot like his last one Nudists storm Capitol Hill (fully clothed) C-SPAN debuts a tricked-out new ride Helen Thomas quits after Israel remarks Elton John performs at Limbaugh’s wedding NAFCU’s Dan Berger fly-fishes on TV Reforms may help some brokers Dorgan says his drilling plan will be scaled back Is campaign ‘volunteering’ voluntary? Hamas, not Israel, is served by the blockade Baucus: Senate close on extenders Schumer says no decisions made on climate floor strategy Big Apple seeks Chief Tweeter Lieberman undecided on Fla., Conn. Senate races Lieberman undecided on Fla., Conn. Senate races Geithner to appear before Senate panel on China DAY’S END ROUNDUP Leahy: Most GOP senators will oppose Kagan Stupak threats lead to conspiracy charges against father and son Pentagon opposes popular legislation to rename Department of the Navy Eggerton on Comcast-NBCU: We can put a man on the moon but… Jon Favreau, Tommy Vietor go shirtless at Old Glory Dorgan wants BP legally bound to pay claims related to oil spill Pelosi names new tax chief Dorgan wants BP legally bound to pay claims related to oil spill Industry group to MMS: Clarify drilling rules C-SPAN debuts a tricked-out new ride The new classroom: online education and charter schools Reid outlines agenda for June Jewish Dem group criticizes Kucinich letter on flotilla Why a VAT is no solution to our budget woes (Rep. Joe Pitts, Rep. Jim Gerlach) Jobs unveils iPhone 4 Poll: Gov’t response to oil spill seen as worse than Katrina Reid could move on extenders bill tonight The longest war (Rep. Alan Grayson) An easier way to be green Schumer stokes liberal fear about climate bill’s future Cornyn ‘confident’ Angle could beat Reid in November Skepticism grows along with the national debt (Sen. Mitch McConnell) Reid jabs at McConnell over deficit complaints Bush-era officials: New FCC plan will endanger first responders The fight for equal rights continues (House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer) Obama calls on BP not to ‘nickel and dime’ Gulf Coast businesses New D.C. CTO scraps ‘Apps for Democracy’ Hoyer kicks off House Dems’ new media competition Hoyer kicks off House Dems’ new media competition The Big Question: Will anyone from BP be prosecuted over spill? GOP leader concerned by escalating tax dollars for EU bailout Halter thanks progressive allies ahead of Ark. vote Financial crisis panel hits Goldman Sachs for dumping 2.5 billion pages Consumer confidence takes a hit from dismal jobs report Boeing to compete for new presidential helicopter contract with license purchase Invest in the nation’s small businesses (Sen. Olympia Snowe) The Murkowski resolution: A step backward for American clean energy Two articles Group cites trade violations for taxing reinsurers Watchdog says Google has ‘Microsoft-like monopoly’ in key web areas Ethics group wants FDA to drop two tobacco advisory panel members Blagojevich tweeting his own corruption trial Poll: Gov’t response to oil spill seen as worse than Katrina MIDDAY ROUNDUP Kevin Martin: He is, he isn’t, he is, testifying Countrywide to pay $108 million in fines Nelson: If oil continues to gush, no beach will be unaffected Liberal group ad links Gulf oil spill with Murkowski climate plan Blagojevich tweeting own corruption trial Nudists to lobby Capitol Hill this week Feingold challenger may not be blank slate Bernanke to testify Wednesday before House Budget Committee Nelson: If oil continues to gush, no beach will be unaffected White House: Columnist’s remarks on Israel ‘offensive and reprehensible’ Why I feel sympathy for Sarah Palin U.S. Army analyst arrested for alleged leak of video, documents to Wikileaks Republican: Thad Allen ’embarrassing’ Gibbs Goldman Sachs hit by subpoena Sex in South Carolina: A non-performing issue Today’s marking the longest war in US history (104th month in Afghanistan) (Rep. Mike Honda) Obama pollster: Voters turning toward Dems on health reform FCC must conduct a thorough review of the Comcast/NBC-Universal merger Israel and the Golem: Is Obama the Anti-President? Congress and the ‘S Corp.’ tax hike The iPhone and American pride McCain gets heat at town hall, Dems avoid ‘unscripted’ events Nudists to lobby Capitol Hill this week Elton John performs at Rush Limbaugh’s wedding Former Fed official cautions against speedy passage of Wall Street reform Schumer: Dems likely to keep energy and climate bills separate Getting real improving government — an update Top of the ballot: Someone’s about to get schooled in Nevada Top Dem: Obama like Cheney on Iraq Schumer: Dems likely to keep energy and climate bills separate Good morning tech E2 Round-up: Messy oversight increased drilling risks, BP share prices rise, and the company presses ahead with expensive ads despite attacks MORNING READ Obama spill message blitz continues ahead of lawmakers’ return Another Tuesday brings another test of country’s anti-establishment sentiment The Week Ahead: Big primary night; key week for Reid to push energy bill Small corporations line up to protest closing ‘Edwards loophole’ Eyes turn to Senate for defense debates PdF notes: Microsoft expands campaign efforts, a convo with the Economist Liberal House Dems, unions push for $23B fund to save teacher jobs