The Hill Articles: September 3, 2010

Service sector growth slows more than expected Pharmacy lobby cheers White House move to revise Medicaid ‘AMP’ rule Colorado Republican vows to stay in the race DAY’S END ROUND-UP Majority say Bush to blame for the economy Feinstein: ‘I am not holding up the food safety bill’ Tea Party poll: Majority of voters expect spending will create double-digit tax increases Rep. Waters forms legal defense fund to wage fight against ethics charges This Labor Day, partnerships that work for a clean Energy Economy On Labor Day, oppose job-killing legislation Wyden makes case for his healthcare reform waiver Delaware Senate hopeful: Opponents ‘follow me home’ On Labor Day, work to save the middle class Dems want GOP to list $700B in cuts to pay for high-end tax cuts Dems want GOP to list $700B in cuts to pay for high-end tax relief SBA head urges passage of small business bill Virginia governor wants investigation of Northrop IT failure Millions affected if current tax cuts expire, group states Complaint dropped in Stupak threat case Ken Buck joins call for new GOP gubernatorial nominee Harkin says reform ‘urgently needed’ to rein in for-profit education sector Committee chairman wants Interior docs on firm in offshore fire Dems can’t blame Bush for ObamaCare Candidates pull even in money race for Rep. Obey’s seat (updated) ‘Net works’ suggested to replace the term ‘net neutrality’ Pelosi, Hoyer on offensive against Republican economic policies Coastal ‘dead zones’ on the rise, report says MIDDAY ROUNDUP BP’s spill-recovery costs grow to $8B Obama reaches new low on economy, high on Iraq in new poll Orszag to write New York Times column Review: Smart energy meters touted in stimulus not overcharging Calif. consumers U.N. launches website to track climate change aid Gov. Brewer says ‘no’ to more debates Voters want a say in reforming Social Security, poll finds BP’s spill-recovery costs grow to $8B Report: Pentagon declined to investigate child-porn purchases by employees Jobless rate ticks up to 9.6 percent; Obama to offer new stimulus measures The Big Question: Are there any reasons for economic optimism? Mortgage rates hit another record low Sen. Graham reaches out to Tea Party Jobs figures prompt Obama to renew call to pass small-business bill Democrat won’t apologize for death joke about Pelosi Rubio pulls out of televised debate to be with ailing father Despite ethics woes, Rangel holds vast fundraising edge ahead of primary Oregon Democrat: Debate with GOP is ‘smaller versus no government’ Expert says U.S. must take lead on securing cyberspace Berwick defends healthcare reform from GOP attacks Obama stands by ‘Recovery Summer’ Bush takes a mulligan Chamber calls August job growth ‘anemic’ Under pressure, ex-Rep. Deal releases tax returns DeLay: GOP in ‘big trouble’ if health law not repealed Romer: Unemployment data shows recovery continues Poll shows Illinois Senate race tied President to stump for Sestak after opposing him in Pa. Senate primary La. editorial: Using platform accident to press moratorium ‘disingenuous’ Ryan: ‘Plenty of room’ to cut $700B from budget to extend high-end tax cuts GOP seizes on expiring tax cuts as unemployment ticks up Feds launch probe into Gulf explosion Camp: Unemployment figures prove stimulus failed Colorado gubernatorial candidate ‘has nobody left’ Tech industry hoping for possible R&D tax credit Better off dead DeMint says he’s not interested in leading a bloc of Senate conservatives Gov. Christie backs Castle in Delaware Senate race MORNING READ Key Democrat says Obama has to ‘get turbocharged’ for candidates this fall Good morning tech Morning Health Sestak: My Senate race is Bill Clinton’s ‘top priority’ Indian-American candidates concerned about racial intolerance Tea Party sees repeat of Alaska GOP primary in Delaware race E2 Morning Roundup will return on Tuesday, Sept. 7 Money in the Morning