The Hill Articles: September 8, 2010

Wall Street fills coffers of top GOP candidates Consumer borrowing drops for the sixth straight month W.Va. Gov. Manchin hits Raese in first ad Approval for Andy Griffith plummets Healthcare industries applaud R&D tax credit proposal Healthcare industries applaud R&D tax credit proposal DAY’S END ROUND-UP Florida docs slam American Medical Association in new letter Obama shifts into campaign mode, blasts Boehner, GOP on economy Environmental groups target Canadian oil sands ahead of Pelosi meeting Kirk again trying positive message in Illinois Senate race Cantor asks Obama to withdraw claim that GOP didn’t propose spending cuts Cantor asks Obama to withdraw claim that GOP didn’t propose spending cuts Boxer aide charged with pot possession Rep. Jackson, wife considering run for Chicago mayor R&D credit welcomed by tech sector, but rift with Obama remains Interior report calls for tougher offshore regulation Challenge.gov aims to boost public interest in government Utah congressman ‘in’ for rally proposed to spoof Glenn Beck Obama labels Ohio Dem next senator from ‘Illinois’ McConnell to Obama: Swear off new taxes if you want to spur growth Premium-hike announcements draw mixed reaction Mayor Daley’s replacements jockey for position; why are there no women among the serious contenders? Palin retweets endorsement for Delaware’s O’Donnell, prompting questions White House visitor logs offer clues into sources for Bob Woodward’s new book Anesthesiologists slam New York Times editorial Obama to host NCAA star athletes Clinton says deficit is national security threat Lockheed and Boeing to shed executives Rep. Obey says GOP wants to ‘privatize Social Security’ BP to present findings to Salazar, other top DOI officials New vote promised on 9/11 healthcare bill ‘Power 30 under 30’ calls for D.C. nominations Vulnerable Rep. Boccieri attends Obama speech Job openings increased in July Heart advocates blame freeze in smoking cessation on ‘shortsightedness’ of policymakers White House rejects Boehner’s proposals, calling them ‘gimmicks’ The browning of America Florida Blue Dog in tight race gets Chamber backing Roy Blunt steps out for the evening in D.C. The Big Question: Who should replace Emanuel in the White House? The morality of government secrecy versus transparency Impotent, limp and gutless Pence calls on Obama to extend all Bush tax cuts Backed by Pataki, conservative group launches campaign ad attacking supporters of healthcare reform Lewis wants spending held at 2008 levels Emanuelformayor.com goes quickly GOP holds 7-point generic ballot edge in new poll Halliburton: BP spill report has ‘substantial’ omissions, errors Angle defends record and blames Reid for Nevada’s economy Beltway abuzz with talk of who could replace Emanuel as chief of staff Sunlight: Federal spending data is “broken” RNC looks to turn ‘party of no’ label against Democrats The hatred behind Quran burnings (Rep. Keith Ellison) CBO scores community health center medical liability bill Craigslist critics: Site’s size gives it ‘unique’ sex trade role; House Judiciary to consider Why they came to Glenn Beck’s rally in Washington Bennet draws line on new stimulus spending Manufacturers association launches ad opposing energy tax increases MIDDAY ROUNDUP Capito’s dad recovering from heart disease Common Sense and the Joint Strike Fighter Engine Building an inclusive America Rep. Hare launches first campaign ad since ’06 Dem: BP too eager to spread blame for spill Space exploration remains vital issue given country’s economic current woes Voinovich to Obama: Gas tax should pay for infrastructure proposal ‘Apres le deluge’ — a liberated Obama? Mortgage applications drop despite rates Mr. President, please retreat Gov. Christie works out, slims down California testing iPads as algebra textbooks Rep. Weiner urges Dems to drop ‘defensive crouch’ in elections America needs transportation bill to pass in order to create jobs, keep our edge Sen. Grahamstanding’s secret backroom deals White House highlights healthcare reform benefits for Latinos The mayor’s departure, and what it means for the rest of us Transocean fires back at ‘self-serving’ BP spill report Barbour says he’ll decide about 2012 run after the Nov. election Camp backs Boehner in calling to extend Bush tax cuts Rick Perry, the Texas Obama Why U.S. companies should get involved in Chinese markets Rangel on reelection: ‘I’d be heckling, too’ Former Bush Interior secretary takes over as head of life insurers’ trade group Reid says he’s ‘committed’ to a lame-duck session Putting small business first (Rep. Chris Van Hollen) Moratorium on deepwater drilling must be lifted (Rep. Anh “Joseph” Cao) N.J. Gov. Christie begins seven-state campaign swing that includes Iowa Rahm run in Chicago could set up battle with Rep. Gutierrez Good morning tech BP report shares spill blame with other firms Grassley offers tepid support for Obama’s tax proposals Hawaii Rep. Djou outraised by challenger MORNING READ Boehner: Extend tax cuts for two years, cap spending at ’08 levels Axelrod hints Emanuel may run for Chicago mayor Palin and Beck to mark 9/11 in Alaska E2 Morning Roundup: Reid looks ahead to ‘piecemeal’ climate battle, Murkowski mulls third-party options, BP internal probe results imminent, and much more Transit unions intensify organizing in wake of crucial rule change Dem base told: Fear Tea Party Poker face Democrats rip NRCC spokesman for tweeting addresses of staffers Healthcare Wednesday Kaine: GOP wins would undo generations’ worth of progress House GOP leaders dodge questions on the future of ethics office Money in the Morning Obama to take on Boehner directly in Ohio speech; GOP senses panic Chicago mayor retires, spurring talk of a bid by Rahm Emanuel Reid: Next climate bill should be ‘piecemeal’ GOP not embracing new proposals No summer of love for Democrats Don’t blow our GOP lead A surprise primary for Rep. Maloney becomes bitter battle for N.Y district