The Hill Articles: August 9, 2011

Burned on a teacup Third parties win Battle of 55 Water St. Gas-tax issue could be the next political fight Anika Noni Rose Memorial to a man and a movement Boeing’s aircraft chief bullish despite looming Defense cuts Obama should get a new job Bottom Line OPINION: The GOP’s answer: More cuts Careful hands touch up ‘Trophy Room’ murals Lobbying World GOP-leaning lobbying firms thrive despite declining K St. revenue Ending the page program is a disservice to America Supercommittee politics Clintons reportedly headed to the Hamptons Obama can’t stop mentioning his gray hair Site sells shirts similar to former Gov. Schwarzenegger’s tee Weyants World: August 10, 2011 Lobbying Disclosure Act in need of more thorough review Reid taps Baucus, Kerry and Murray for debt-reduction ‘supercommittee’ Broadcaster group announces two promotions U.S. trade officials work toward resolution on labor law violations in Guatemala FCC frees up spectrum for wireless backhaul NY Democrats siding with unions in Verizon contract battle Sen. Landrieu, Secretary Napolitano tour Louisiana cybercenter Green groups: ‘Supercommittee’ should repeal oil industry tax breaks DAY’S END ROUNDUP Boehner: No S&P downgrade if GOP budget had passed Rep. Quayle says Obama should postpone all regulations to help job creation Huckabee to perform with Pawlenty, Cain at Ames Straw Poll Site sells shirts similar to Schwarzenegger’s tee Sen. McConnell treating ‘supercommittee’ selection ‘like a job interview’ FCC: No timetable for LightSquared review Obama retakes lead in 2012 generic ballot Treasury looks to redefine small-business label Poll: Respondents divided over White House plan to increase hiring of veterans Obama pays respects to fallen troops at Dover ceremony Kucinich demanding information on S&P financials DNC promotes Twitter feed mocking GOP 2012 candidates Sen. Udall joins in assailing S&P’s credibility Huntsman to make ‘major announcement’ Wednesday in Florida GOP: Obama stimulus proposals add $250 billion to deficit Groups press for transparency for joint congressional ‘supercommittee’ Sen. Portman would serve on ‘supercommittee’ Oil industry, under pressure, vows pipeline safety boost Kansas to return $31M healthcare grant Pew: Search and email still top online activities Senators unite around punishing Iran Dem lobbyist starts defense fund for staffer sued by Eric Massa Sen. Brown says wife thinks he has “terrible sense of humor” GOP senator faces rowdy crowd at town hall Stubborn facts: Nuisances to critics of the AT&T-T-Mobile merger Medicaid to test expanded mental health coverage GOP congressman calls for Obama’s impeachment Senate Dems to Boehner: Appoint FAA conferees Treasury successfully sells its first AA+ bonds Bill filed to pay FAA workers for time missed during partial shutdown Former ‘auto czar’ to leave his position as White House adviser Liberals outline stimulus agenda in ‘Contract for the American Dream’ Dem joins calls to bring Congress back from recess FCC to consider AT&T’s Qualcomm, T-Mobile deals together Poll: GOP more unpopular than during Clinton impeachment Liberal groups aim for counter-punch to Tea Party Obama can’t stop mentioning gray hair Rep. Gowdy: No arm-twisting from GOP leaders on debt-ceiling vote Cantor knocks Obama’s truck efficiency rules S&P: States can be AAA even if US isn’t HHS awards $28 million for community health centers Mica: Dems, Washington Post twisted FAA debate Paul Ryan launches effort to defend budget, GOP presidential field in Iowa McCain: Jon Kyl ‘my nominee’ for ‘supercommittee’ McCain confronted over ‘hobbits’ comment at lively town-hall meeting White House releases first efficiency standards for heavy-duty trucks ESPN analyst Craig James eyes fall decision on Texas Senate run Megyn Kelly debuts new ‘do on FOX News Sen. McCain won’t apologize for ‘Tea Party hobbits’ comment Small-business optimism on the wane Google’s Eric Schmidt: US is falling behind Asia The mullahs’ mouthpiece in the US America past the point of no return Stocks rebound ahead of Federal Reserve statement on economy House chaplain offers prayer for House pages Feds seek to sign up seniors for Medicare drug payment help Poll: 24 percent say most members of Congress deserve reelection Productivity declines, labor costs rise for second straight quarter Gallup finds confidence in economy tanking Texas Dem congressman wants to be lead anti-Perry voice NRCC hits Dems on balanced-budget amendment The great bipartisan crash of 2011 Sen. McCaskill: Jobs bill unlikely this year Oregon Dems warn against post office closings, fear loss of ‘town’s identity’ News bites: Verizon strike heats up MORNING VIDEOS: Schakowsky: Outlook for supercommittee ‘pretty grim’ White House cancels Virginia event on truck efficiency standards New York lawmakers demand quick action on 9/11 health benefits GOP candidate up with new ad in Nevada special election News bites: Catch me if you can News bites: Three years later Poll: Obama’s Georgia numbers better than in many swing states News bites: Oil prices plummet, Salazar in Alaska, and more Health officials gear up for summer meetings on health exchanges Bachmann: Obama should call Congress back from recess News bites: Pawlenty touts Minnesota model for healthcare reform White House to unveil efficiency standards for heavy-duty trucks The contenders, dark horses and long shots to land on debt ‘supercommittee’ MORNING READ