The Hill Articles: September 2, 2010

Worker productivity drops in the second quarter Democrats circulate letter to save Social Security White House braces for weak jobless report Ex-Rep. Fossella to appear at anti-mosque rally Medical groups call to stop tax deduction for trial lawyers Report: Massey executives toured Upper Big Branch just after deadly blast Key House Dems urge Obama to oppose Social Security cuts Biden to headline fundraiser for Carnahan Business lobby wary of Dems’ proposal to protect miners DAY’S END ROUND-UP Pew outlines cost projections for extending Bush tax cuts Gulf of Mexico oil platform explodes, fueling debate over offshore drilling Business, labor foes break bread Group launches $4M ad buy against oil and gas tax hike Simpson is right on agent orange Gibbs uses Twitter to fight over small-business legislation Cutting veteran benefits is not the way to cut the deficit (Rep. John Hall) Mideast talks close; leaders agree to meet every two weeks Obama to hold press conference next Friday Kirkpatrick pushes congressional pay-cut bill Times Square video pokes Google on privacy The radicalism of net neutrality Colorado Republican under increasing pressure to withdraw Senate should move on climate change legislation Frank: GOP thinks Obama inauguration ranks with 9/11 as national tragedy Consumer, labor groups urge shorter shifts for medical residents Likely 2012 GOP contenders to speak at Values Voters Summit GAO: Housing tax credits benefited 3.3 million buyers Gallup poll: Signs point to strong GOP turnout in elections Waxman wants briefing on new oil rig explosion Hatch does Hatch, U.T. Factory orders make modest gain in June Title II is not on FCC’s September agenda Kerry: FCC has made ‘progress’ on net neutrality Majority of voters believe Democrats want to increase taxes Middle East peace talks are a positive step forward (Sen. Benjamin L. Cardin) Chamber economist: Job growth too small to get economy back on track A new way forward in Afghanistan Tony Blair: How Bono met George W. Bush Rep. Gene Green commends FCC decision Alaska Sen. Begich pressures national Dems to invest in the Senate race A democratic Iraq??? The enthusiasm gap Asian Americans need just as much help as other minorities in education sector (Rep. Michael Honda) White House rules out sequel to stimulus bill Report: Insurance costs for U.S. workers have surged this year HP wins bidding war over 3PAR On 9-02-10, congressman still loves ‘Lost’ The Big Question: Will the Mideast peace talks succeed? Democrats complain about Ohio GOP-Fox News connection Fire at the Phillips Collection Pending housing sales increase, a bright spot for housing sector Users flee slow websites, have high expectations for mobile speeds McConnell says he’s locked up the votes to remain GOP leader Juror punished for Facebook post Trumka: White House talk of deficit reduction muddled message on jobs Michaud slams administration for decision on China’s currency Son of Sharron Angle Delaware Senate candidate in on-air confrontation with radio host Newt Gingrich: Hot celeb in Italy? Grassley: Senate will reach deal on estate taxes by year’s end Feinberg let BP renege on compensation promise (Rep. John Conyers) Snoop Dogg, Symantec team up on cybercrime House Dems tout August outreach to their constituents A strategy for the Democrats for the final 60 days Before election, Miller eyes Senate posts Weekly unemployment claims drop but all eyes on Friday’s monthly report U.N. climate chief warns fires and floods should be wakeup call Sec. Clinton warns of ‘setbacks’ as Middle East peace talks begin

 Vets group wants GOP ex-senator fired from debt panel over benefits comments The dead in Israel Bernanke: ‘Too big to fail’ must end Military medals issue heats up in New York House race Uncertainty of Bush tax cuts affects hiring, study states Rep. Sanchez visits the Playboy Mansion End birthright citizenship (Rep. Phil Gingrey) GOP Rep. Cao: ‘I love the president’ Children’s health advocate urges Nebraska educators to ignore governor’s push to repeal healthcare reform Rangel challenger under fire for campaign donations Teens, minority groups ‘leading the charge’ on texting, Pew finds Underemployment over 18 percent, Gallup finds Warren drops Harvard Law class, fueling fresh speculation of Obama appointment Dem Sen. Bayh: Fall elections will be of ‘comparable magnitude’ to 1994, 1980 Rep. Castle on primary challenger: I have no intention of talking to her Good morning tech MORNING READ Pence says Republican majority would move first to extend Bush tax cuts E2 Morning Roundup: Alleged Discovery gunman had militant green views, climate skeptics pounce on his ‘awakening’ from Al Gore flick, climate heats up Boxer-Fiorina debate, BP’s ad spending draws fire, and more Morning Health Britain’s Blair steadfast on decision to support Iraq war in new memoir Lawmakers see little hope for Mideast accord success Primary ‘enthusiasm gap’ points to November GOP turnout advantage Money in the Morning Fiorina calls Boxer one of the ‘most bitterly partisan’ members of Senate Obama ‘cautiously hopeful’ as Mideast peace talks get underway