The Hill Articles: August 10, 2011

Leaders’ deficit panel picks won’t make achieving ‘grand bargain’ any easier Treasury continues sanctions against Syria Reed says Obama administration supports his foreclosure plan Tea Party activists: Bring on defense cuts Airports to pressure lawmakers over FAA at town-hall events Nonprofit releases apps to promote government transparency Obama, Bernanke and economic team huddle amid market turmoil Dem leader wants jobs ‘supercommittee’ Durbin: Fundamentals of US economy remain sound GOP conservative is not ‘optimistic’ about ‘supercommittee’ Palin bus tour to roll into Iowa this week before straw poll Donations still being sought for FAA furlough relief fund Report: States cutting kids’ access to healthcare DAY’S END ROUNDUP Poll: Americans skeptical Washington can fix economy VIDEO: Colbert launches first super PAC ad Keep Tehran in check House Dem calls for FCC field hearings, says AT&T merger won’t create jobs Eliminating the page program: Drastic and unfounded Lopez late-night show gets the ax Financial markets wipe out Tuesday’s gain as Dow drops 520 points Don’t forget about the under-banked consumer Norquist endorses GOP picks for deficit panel: ‘Your wallet is safe’ Hatch touts senior position on powerful committee as reason for reelection We must pass a balanced budget amendment Rep. Cardoza’s office doesn’t deny retirement rumors Obama aide: White House working ‘directly’ with Reid on energy agenda Dem lawmaker looks to kill the debt limit Liberal senator praises selection of Republican colleague for ‘supercommittee’ President makes pitstop at Ted’s Bulletin in D.C. Treasury reports $1.09T deficit through July GOP lawmaker OK with dismantling DOT FCC announces plan to update 911 to receive texts, video VIDEOS: Should Congress return to Washington? S&P downgrades AoC, National Archive bond ratings to AA+ Nonprofit that manages Web names responds to criticism Al Gore for president The future has arrived Reid predicts Upton won’t target EPA on ‘supercommittee’ Bachmann bridge support debated Romney takes aim at 2012 Iowa caucuses Rep. Brooks warns against defense cuts that could follow debt-ceiling deal Congressman doubles as mailman for a day Outside of the political spotlight, FAA fines airline for weight violations Reid: Dems hope to make energy one of their ‘signature issues’ after recess GOP raises more questions about healthcare waivers Obama to meet with Bernanke as markets continue to fluctuate Some questions for Mitt Romney and Edward Conard Amtrak suing truck company involved in Maine crash Debt crisis threatens our future FCC streamlines foreign ownership rules for wireless firms Obama’s necessary twofer Graham: Cuts to the Pentagon will occur ‘over my dead body’ Man charged with threatening Lieberman Another Republican preparing to challenge Sen. McCaskill Bono Mack wants cyberattack briefing Cal Ripken, Jr. talks sports diplomacy Toomey emerges as surprise Tea Party Republican voice on ‘supercommittee’ Deficit hawks see little hope for grand bargain in Reid’s ‘supercommittee’ picks Lawmaker: Probe White House involvement in Osama bin Laden film Rep. Berkley primary opponent drops Nevada Senate bid Groups call on Murray, ‘supercommittee’ colleagues to halt fundraising activities Huntsman: ‘It’s criminal that you’ve got some corporations not paying taxes’ Rep. McDermott and wife ending marriage Sweets for some, bitter pill for most Boehner taps energy panel chief Upton for ‘supercommittee’ Sen. Rand Paul seeks no confidence vote on Geithner Blue Dogs call for an end to August recess in order to address fiscal crisis Rick Perry and Barack Obama Sen. McCaskill voices opposition to extending unemployment benefits Report: CEO turnover drops in July Boehner, McConnell pick members to serve on ‘supercommittee’ Boehner, McConnell announce picks for deficit ‘supercommittee’ Report tracks variations in private healthcare spending Auditor to IRS: Speed it up TransCanada CEO: Oil sands will be developed with or without pipeline When it comes to African despots, who in Washington is the apologist? Mayors support AT&T/T-Mobile merger News Bites: Google loses search ground to Yahoo Clintons reportedly headed to the Hamptons Crapo: Gang of Six plan would have averted downgrade DSCC hits Lugar for statements on economy Dem leads by small margin in race to fill Rep. Weiner’s seat Markets drop sharply at opening Mortgage applications jump on stronger refinancing News bites: Apple and Exxon Mobil fight for title of most valuable company MORNING VIDEOS: Why Ambassador Bolton wants to run for president, McCain spars at town hall Sen. Corker: McConnell will pick ‘supercommittee’ members in next 24 hours Rep. Paul slams Fed for steps risking US dollar’s reserve status News bites: ‘Air Rockefeller’ News bites: Fear remains News bites: GOP focuses on healthcare in special election Poll: Democrats oppose primary challenge to Obama Huntsman’s ‘major announcement’ is Jeb Bush Jr. endorsement Poll: Majority wants ‘supercommittee’ to compromise Sex allegations hit Capitol Police Obama not at point of no return Ohio Clock strikes alarm in Senate Republicans’ latest weapon against President Obama: His own words Obama and the quicksand summer GOP keeps control of Wisconsin Senate after union-led recall effort Liberal group joins Dems in straw poll pushback with new TV ad Exasperated House liberals back Pelosi, point finger at President Obama ‘Americans are demanding leadership’ Candidates flock to Iowa ahead of debate, Ames Straw Poll Stocks close up 430 after Fed vows low interest rates through mid-2013