The Hill Articles: September 1, 2010

New details emerge in ethics probe of fundraising, vote on Wall Street bill CEOS earn big salaries amid large layoffs Miller campaign anticipates Murkowski endorsement ‘at some point’ Popular weight-loss drug Meridia hikes chances of stroke, heart attack Trouble continues for Colorado Republican Police kill suspect in Discovery Channel building standoff World Bank increases flood aid to Pakistan Traficant will appear on ballot Lawmakers frustrated by Internet “kill switch” reports Rangel: Some pols trying to have it both ways on mosque Disease experts urge mandatory flu shots for healthcare workers Alaska Senate candidate: Obama is ‘bad for America’ U.K.-U.S. relations ever strong Duke suggests renting option could ease foreclosures, help housing market Burr mum on taking top Energy panel slot Time to take action against portions of healthcare law (Sen. Orrin Hatch) GOP lawmaker rips ethics office after case dismissed Fannie Mae must stop bankrolling lawsuits against homeowners (Rep. John Conyers) Joe Miller: America comes into the country Health reform foes request federal funds for early retirees AFL-CIO to launch huge effort to turn out the midterm vote Mortgage applications increased 2.7 percent last week Top AHIP lobbyist Jill Dowell departs Judge refuses to toss lawsuit against deepwater-drilling ban FCC spells out possible new mandates for broadband providers Apple announces TV rentals, new iPods, iTunes-based social network Construction spending declines for third straight month Former Sen. Coleman denies he’s working to oust RNC Chairman Michael Steele Obama adviser calls for tax cuts, spending ahead of resignation Obama, Netanyahu say West Bank attack won’t derail Middle East peace talks ‘Young Guns’ program joins Twitter Top House Republican: Stop ‘demonizing’ the oil industry MIDDAY ROUNDUP Crist points to NRSC support for Rubio in fundraising appeal GM sales drop 25 percent over last August White House refuses lawmakers’ request for winners of DME competitive bidding program Pelosi pledges that Congress will ‘leave no veteran behind’ BP upped ad spending to $93M over spill DeMint: Miller win shows even Alaska voters are rejecting the pork Fight over Ground Zero sets up most political 9/11 anniversary yet FCC asks for comment on net-neutrality sticking points NRSC chairman congratulates Miller on primary win The Big Question: Is Murkowski’s defeat good news for Dems? China asks new cell phone users for ID Bill Clinton to return to Little Rock to help Sen. Lincoln Manufacturing expands faster than expected in August Biden will make second trip to Toledo in two weeks for Labor Day Former Rep. Rob Portman’s father dies Stop the theater, let there be TV Cornyn congratulates Miller on primary win Sweden re-opens rape investigation of WikiLeaks founder Poll: Trust swings to GOP on economy, jobs Hating Tony Blair Elmendorf: CBO is a swell place to work Hospital profits raise eyebrows as medical costs continue to soar Private report finds businesses cut 10,000 jobs in August Rep. Sanchez eats lunch at the Playboy Mansion Biden has ‘faith’ Iraqi troops will be ready for handover Target will sell Facebook gift cards for FarmVille, Mafia Wars purchases Fiscal commission co-chairman: Vets’ benefits ‘not helping’ the debt crisis Combat is over in Iraq but challenges remain (Rep. Steny Hoyer) Our troops deserve our support (Sen. Harry Reid) President Obama: End of combat in Iraq Newt Gingrich backs Boehner’s call to fire advisers Geithner and Summers GOP lawmaker calls McConnell’s criticism of Obama ‘offensive’ Obama’s anti-business legislation Ragtime tune takes over Gmail, users say Powell: ‘Stunning’ for Google to be ‘turned on by their own’ Republican Party puts $2.5M behind Marco Rubio Biden jabs GOP for offering ‘no answer’ to voters on the economy Resigning economic adviser to defend stimulus in final speech Crowned a ‘new Caesar,’ Zuckerberg tops Vanity Fair 100 Feingold decries ‘systematic’ effort to ‘destroy’ Obama MORNING READ E2 Morning Roundup: Murkowski concession shakes up energy panel, Reid opens door to lame-duck renewables fight, and much more Good morning tech President Obama declares an end to longstanding political fight over Iraq war Business groups plan Labor Day blitz against Senate Dems, candidates Morning Health The Iraq War Ends: Slideshow and stories Money in the Morning Libertarian run may still be an option for Murkowski Sen. Lisa Murkowski concedes shock defeat in GOP Alaska primary Murkowski closes in, but prospects are dim Turn the page In speech, Obama says it’s time to turn page on U.S. combat mission in Iraq