The Hill Articles: September 7, 2010

Tichina Arnold Lobbying World Capito’s dad recovering from heart disease Lawmaker trains for triathlon amid ‘tons of bees’ Chuck Grassley, 76, competes in two races this weekend Gov. Christie works out, slims down No redesign for Oval Office rug An epic Dem disaster Here’s how the Dems fell apart Interior official: Gulf oil platform fire won’t alter deepwater drilling ban Countdown to Midterms Producing inefficient fuel will endanger food sources Dems seek fall rebound Sen. Murkowski says she’s ‘still in the game’ Weyants World: September 8, 2010 Banking panel to hold hearing on infrastructure bank Pelosi to meet with Canadian officials over tar sands Effect of president’s economic agenda on health-related bills’ timing unclear Obama initiatives unlikely to pass Congress by election $50 billion stimulus could be issue in Pennsylvania Senate race Nikki Haley gets financial support from full S.C. delegation DAY’S END ROUND-UP Democrats erase 10-point Gallup gap AT&T’s Attwood to Disney; roles grow for Quinn, Cali Chuck Grassley, 76, competes in two road races Confirmation hearing for OMB nominee Lew set for next week Hoyer reiterates call to continue tax cuts for the middle class Analyst suggests return to 2009 estate tax levels Lawmaker swims amid ‘tons of bees’ Americans should speak out to encourage investment in workforce training (Rep. Brett Guthrie) Trial lawyers tout new report on cost of medical malpractice Tim O’Reilly sticks up for Google’s Eric Schmidt after icecream truck driver ad Bipartisan summit on childhood cancer scheduled for next week GOP internal shows Democratic Rep. Kosmas trailing Senators see similarities in their tax reform plan and suggestions by Obama’s reform panel HP sues Hurd over Oracle move Cough syrup now in FDA’s line of fire Lawmakers cautious to applaud removal of Craigslist ‘adult services’ NSA chief: “Internet is fragile” Orszag column blindsides White House Clear majority opposes another round of spending No do-overs for Oval Office rugs Feds: Oil is lowering Gulf oxygen but not creating ‘dead zones’ At least 70 House seats in play, says Obama’s campaign adviser BP announces grant of $10 million to NIH Nebraska educators reject governor’s plea to oppose healthcare reform — at least directly Report: BP was a top Google advertiser in June Obama calls for Mideast peace in Jewish new year address Florida pastor considers military warnings; stands by Quran burning HHS issues guidance on waivers from healthcare reform’s annual limits Top infrastructure Republican dismisses Obama plan Democrats: Economy better now than it was before Obama Democrats: Economy better now than it was before Obama Oil industry admits better spill-response plans are needed Rep. Castle ad goes after opponent’s finances Lawmakers crowd Twitter on Labor Day Camp says new proposals could be hampered by expiring tax cuts Latest oil platform accident is a grim reminder of our energy challenges (Sen. Tom Carper) Fisher goes negative with first TV ad Gibbs reiterates opposition to extending tax cuts for upper class Google TV to launch this fall A Democratic home run — if there is such a thing Tea Party docs: ‘Self-serving’ AMA betraying physicians, patients Democrat compares D.C. to hotdog eating contest Why Israel needs a king Reid: Don’t blame me for Nevada’s high unemployment rate Obama to Pentagon, Biden to NYC for 9/11 anniversary NATO: Afghans can start taking security control next year The Big Question: Is Obama’s infrastructure plan a good idea? MIDDAY ROUNDUP ACLU sues DHS over border laptop searches Congress, courts spending too much time on Clemens Muslim lawmaker: Mosque opponents are birthers, ‘proponents of bigotry’ Democrat labels ex-Rep. Deal ‘too corrupt, even for Congress’ Scott Brown and the bombs in the basement Craigslist self-censoring a good first step (Rep. Loretta Sanchez) NYT wonders: Should docs or nurses provide anesthesia services? White House stands firm on tax cuts Top climate activist calls focus on economy, security ineffective Labor Day messages crowd Twitter A ‘stimulus’ that’s not a stimulus Top NATO official condemns planned Quran burning on September 11th AFSCME touts Dems and the economy with $1.5 million ad buy Former FCC senior adviser opens consulting practice From S.C. to Arizona, questions about ‘sham’ candidates New polls build GOP confidence Officials tweet college football season openers Levi Johnston: Most hated politician Reality, not skepticism, suggest failure of peace talks Miller still undecided on McConnell for GOP leader Murkowski’s options in Alaska MORNING READ Republicans feel bolstered by new campaign numbers Obama to propose big write-off in upcoming speech Former Obama budget director bucks White House on Bush tax cuts Rep. Meek: ‘If the president wants to come to Florida, he’s welcome’ Pepsi gets new lobbyist Daniels: GOP has done ‘not too darn much’ to outline agenda Good morning tech Rep. Childers has edge on GOP challenger in poll Healthcare Tuesday The Week Ahead: Recess winds down Regulators to hash out major new finance regulations this month Senate race could hinge on how Alaskans feel about federal cash E2 Morning Roundup: Obama looks at oil incentives to pay for infrastructure, industry takes exception, Grijalva accuses BP of blackmail and more Money in the Morning