The Hill Articles: August 6, 2011

Obama’s soft response to Tea Party draws liberal criticism FCC announces net-neutrality competition winners Generic drug industry slams special deal in patent reform bill Boehner wants Geithner out at Treasury Meet the eight freshmen keeping Congress in session this summer Mystery Romney backer reveals himself White House: S&P downgrade is why Obama ‘pushed for grand bargain’ Most Dems who backed ‘clean’ debt hike rejected final deal Back home after debt debate, healthcare reform is the topic for GOP lawmakers Obama expresses sorrow for 31 US troops killed in Afghan crash S&P credit rating analysis values spending cuts more than tax revenue Perry’s prayer gathering sets stage for national attention Grimm: Debt-limit fight stops Obama from more stimulus Obama calls for bipartisan efforts to spur job growth Pelosi: Pressure on supercommittee now; meetings must be transparent Boehner blames Democrats for S&P downgrade, says it’s a ‘wake-up call’ DeMint: Geithner must go Reid: S&P downgrade backs Dems’ call for more revenue S&P execs’ donations have favored Democrats in recent cycles Treasury: S&P’s move based on $2T error in calculations of spending S&P downgrades US credit rating