The Hill Articles: July 22, 2011

Obama blasts GOP, Boehner on debt: ‘We have run out of time’ Dem leaders stand by Obama on debt talks, slam Boehner’s move A closer look at next week … Graham: ‘Bad day for the Senate’ GOP leader says House might take up balanced-budget amendment next week DAY’S END ROUNDUP HHS rejects North Dakota health waiver, approves two others All eyes on Obama, Boehner as Senate halts work on ‘Plan B’ ‘Don’t ask, don’t tell’ policy will end Sept. 20, Obama announces Study: Couples more likely to snoop in each other’s phones, emails Lobbyists’ campaign contributions are the real issue Congressman Walsh gets ‘Chris’ crazed Social security “chained CPI” proposal threatens economic security IOM proposes blueprint for tracking chronic disease Featured House hearings: Muslim radicalization, teacher quality and monetary policy Poll: GOP gains big with white voters Senators slam FEMA for poor IT Senate GOP shoots down Dems’ attempt to extend FAA funding Senate committees next week: Deficit reduction, immigration reform and the Arctic We can and we should pass Cut, Cap, Balance No summer break for debt-minded college students Senate Republicans vow to break trade impasse; Dems not sold Obama extends condolences to victims in Norway attack Conrad, Norquist sling mud in Gang fight Task force delays report on Gulf oil spill Tax cuts for the real job creators State Department to issue final environmental review of Keystone XL in August American agriculture paying stiff price for stalled trade agreements Where is the plan from the Democrats? Republicans push back on Democrats invoking Reagan on debt ceiling The heat is on: time to act on debt solutions Sen. Roberts sings to Bob Dole FAA braces for partial shutdown Michigan lawmakers blast administration’s vehicle fuel economy plans Geithner, Bernanke discuss debt-limit implications Work on McConnell-Reid fallback put on ice; onus put on House HHS reviews protections for human research subjects In IPAB, ‘independent’ means unaccountable DNC chief promises push for Hispanic votes in conference call California voters split on online tax FCC’s Copps calls for news education in schools Boehner slams Obama, Reid on House floor over debt ceiling President: ‘Every American will suffer’ if debt deal not reached Senate teams battle for softball ‘Crockett Cup’ An ethics process badly in need of reform City leaders pressure Congress to get a deal done Debt ceiling fears prompt fallback plan from GOP appropriator Road builders: Highway bill not like other ‘government spending’ Sen. Hatch predicts short-term debt-ceiling increase Rep. Braley: ‘I stand with the lady’ 2012 update: The Pawlenty challenge Judge OKs $25 million Katrina hospital settlement House makes 6.4 percent cut to congressional budget in 252-159 vote President Obama not ready for shorts Reid cancels Senate’s weekend session Boehner: ‘We are not close’ to reaching a debt deal with Obama The silent dog days of summer House rejects efforts to restrict coffee cups and light bulbs in Capitol Lobbyists need to break our code of silence Congress must not raise the debt ceiling Coburn: ‘Stupid and naive’ to think cutting deficit won’t require tax increases Ron Paul leads the economic suicide wing of the Republican Party Senate votes to kill House GOP’s ‘cut, cap and balance’ budget measure House spares Pelosi’s ethics office FBI, IRS open second probe of Rep. David Rivera Tipping point for LGBT equality Poll: Perry would start strong as GOP contender Pioneer ACO draft leaked Both parties launch Spanish-language ads in Southwest states Reid takes final shot at ‘cut, cap, balance’ as Senate prepares to vote News bites: Brace yourself Geithner summons financial crisis vets DeFazio: Obama about to cave in to GOP on debt ceiling News bites: Justice prepares subpoenas for News Corp. investigation News bites: IEA doesn’t anticipate more emergency oil releases News bites: Next stop, Hong Kong Perry, Palin, Giuliani, Trump A dumb move Democratic group running Senate ads in MT, MO Small businesses shouldn’t be used as an argument for regulatory ‘reform’ Friday: Senate to spike ‘cut, cap and balance’ Harry Reid battles; Democrats must not surrender House GOP whip McCarthy expects no debt surprises, deals over the weekend News bites: Hospitals seek Disney magic Speaker Boehner: Debt talks are ‘driving me right up a wall’ Congress, FCC hit brakes on T-Mobile, AT&T merger MORNING READ House preps amendment votes for legislative spending bill Progress seen in debt talks, but outrage from Dems over lack of tax hikes Senate vote on ‘cut, cap and balance’ scheduled for Friday morning Amendment slashing Office of Congressional Ethics splits Dems in House debate OVERNIGHT MONEY: These go to 11 Dem seeks to slash funding for ethics office set up by Pelosi Pentagon, Boeing say $3.9B never was the price target for tanker aircraft Reg Watch Appointments Under contract