The Hill Articles: August 2, 2011

Lobbying world Giffords yet to decide on reelection bid At last, turning toward jobs Reid: GOP will either accept revenue hikes or defense cuts Top HHS officials to take over exchanges office Women may give Obama less support Politicians’ attitude leaves D.C. ripe for third party OVERNIGHT MONEY: Outta here, the sequel Debt-limit aftermath Learning about congress Teaching experience continues to inform lawmakers’ work Making education worth it Sitting down with a career counselor Q&A with Sally Jacobs, author of new book on President Obama’s father Seeking out new challenges John Paul DeJoria OVERNIGHT TECH: Senators unveil international cybercrime bill Leaving FAA in limbo, Senate adjourns for August recess STAR EMBA brings star success Levin, Grassley take aim at shell corporations A win-win for GOP The left turns on Obama OVERNIGHT HEALTH: Employer coverage questions remain Weyants World: August 3, 2011 Moody’s confirms the nation’s AAA credit rating, but with caveats OVERNIGHT ENERGY: Dems vow energy focus in jobs agenda Reid: Patent reform bill on agenda after recess VIDEOS: Senators explain their debt-deal votes It’s time for a fresh start — will we take it? Sen. McCain: Sen. Portman would be good for Super Committee Wu’s resignation letter could come Friday DAY’S END ROUNDUP It’s official: Obama certifies need to increase debt ceiling Voting my conscience for an imperfect bill FCC releases agenda for Aug. 9 open meeting Markets drop as debt limit rises GOP rep. celebrates end of debt-limit debate, ‘Shark Week’ Competitive Senate races see candidates split on debt vote SD Sen. Thune endorses Ariz. GOP candidate LaHood shifts gears, presses Senate to accept House FAA bill Reid: Tea Party has pushed Congress in a ‘very, very disconcerting’ direction Democrats try to pivot to jobs agenda Shaheen sports patriotic look GOP calls for new rules on child-only plans HP hires new top lobbyist Bachus sets sights on SEC Trade deals on hold until September as Congress leaves town Tea Party senator unveils new PAC Iowa & GOP Presidential Hopefuls Salazar, Murkowski head to Alaska ahead of spending bill fight Encouragement for emerging African democracy leaders must be tempered with dose of vigilance New gas mileage standards will boost the economy Study ignores true cost of fossil fuels to taxpayers New York senators split on vote to raise debt ceiling Huntsman: GOP foes showed ‘little leadership’ in debt fight President Obama signs debt-limit deal into law House members voice support for proposed AT&T, T-Mobile merger Presidential candidates make competing shows of strength in Iowa FCC report shows broadband speeds mostly live up to advertised promises Obama, Pelosi et al failed at job creation Looking for defense cuts? Go nuclear Reid: Clean energy on Democrats’ agenda after recess Democrats try to pivot to jobs agenda Ryan reveals love for grunge music Senate could pass House FAA bill to end partial shutdown Obamas will visit all three sites on Sept. 11 Boxer pledges fast action on BP spill penalties after recess Reid: There will be tax hikes Debt deal in hand, Obama blasts Washington politics Warner wants to be on debt deal’s bicameral ‘super committee’

 Credit-rater Fitch blesses debt-limit deal White House picks Carter to move into No. 2 post at Pentagon Anti-cancer advocates outline healthcare reform blueprint Dem lawmaker criticizes super committee as ‘anti-democratic’ NRC members signal some agreement on evaluating task force report Bipartisan agreement will slow down ‘big government freight train’ Lieberman disappointed spectrum left out of debt deal Sen. Inhofe becomes very frequent flyer Lugar will back debt-ceiling increase US hospitals faulted for lackluster breastfeeding support Judge orders video site Zediva to shut down VIDEOS: Lawmakers react to Giffords’s surprise return Senate poised to pass debt deal despite criticism from left, right LaHood: ‘Washington still has time’ to end FAA impasse McCain: Revenues on table, but GOP skeptical Rep. West to screen controversial film on ‘Ground Zero mosque’ Anne Penketh’s point Congress needs to end its dependence on all special interest money Mica: Senate chose ‘pork’ over ending FAA partial shutdown Durbin to vote for debt-ceiling compromise with a ‘heavy heart’ Doctor predicts next scandal could involve a congresswoman Dem senator: If Geithner quits, he might not be replaced anytime soon Poll: 77 percent say Obama, Congress acted like ‘spoiled children’ in debt fight Employers unlikely to drop coverage because of health law, survey finds MORNING VIDEOS: Even yes votes worried about debt deal’s terms News bites: New policies to attract foreign workers Rep. Paul introduces bill to cancel $1.6T in debt held by Federal Reserve Home state sheriffs back Cordray for Consumer Bureau The whole world is eating a Satan sandwich Consumer spending drops, incomes stagnant Geithner not sure final debt deal will prevent credit downgrade Varney’s depature is unfortunate for DOJ’s antitrust division Little daylight between House members facing each other on debt ceiling No doggie for Mitt The other things News bites: Focus on Fed The debt-ceiling deal disaster News bites: Red light for accidents FDA seeks public input on food-safety fees Tuesday: Senate to pass debt-ceiling deal at noon Boehner: I got ’98 percent’ of what I wanted in debt deal Former Sen. Domenici to launch new initiative to promote nuclear energy News bites: Skepticism surrounds plan for cuts House Democrats running for Senate back debt-ceiling increase Bachmann and Palin outraged at Biden’s Tea Party ‘terrorist’ jab News bites: The gas boom’s job tally, Nissan vs. Top Gear, Republicans battle EPA, and more Poll: Santorum close to beating Obama in Pennsylvania GOP Senate candidates vote against debt deal McConnell protects Republican brand while enhancing his own reputation Tax writers: Deal won’t block code reform MORNING READ Senate panel cancels Afghanistan war hearing Lamborn apologizes to Obama for ‘tar baby’ comment House is out until September 7 OVERNIGHT MONEY: Outta here Dems furious, see deal as GOP win Senate approves CPSC overhaul before adjourning Rep. Giffords returns to House