The Hill Articles: July 28, 2011

Hatch wants to know how much cash Treasury has left OVERNIGHT TECH: House panel passes anti-child porn bill Reid holds the Senate open while waiting for House vote House in recess Senate Banking sets hearing for Consumer Bureau director OVERNIGHT ENERGY: Obama to unveil fuel-economy compromise Blue Dog Cooper to oppose Boehner debt bill OVERNIGHT HEALTH: Actuaries predict rising health costs Conservatives angry over Pell Grant funding in Boehner debt bill Pelosi: GOP plan aims to dismantle public sector, not reduce deficit LIVEBLOG: Debt-ceiling showdown in Congress House postpones vote on Budget Control Act Rep. Jackson: This president treated ‘differently’ over debt-ceiling vote House will remain in session this weekend Mica: FAA shutdown not about labor Dodd-Frank fails to live up to promises House working this weekend Rep. McCarthy: Lax American gun laws helped arm Norwegian shooter Rockefeller, Cantwell to airlines: Prove you’re not keeping lost FAA taxes Report: Agencies need rules for using social media HHS releases funding announcement for co-op plans Farmers ready for Agriculture Committee’s tough decisions Senators bemoan food marketing restrictions Boehner says no ‘retribution’ for dissenting conservative Rep. Jordan Republicans demand net-neutrality documents Food and farm bill benefits everyone Report: Bondholders to get priority under contingency plan Jordan in redistricting crosshairs after bucking Boehner Poll: Most say news media has been either too easy or fair to Sarah Palin Lawmakers express support for tax preparer program Senators try to beat the D.C. heat Military officials launch counterattack amid talk of big defense budget cuts SEIU hits Scott Brown on debt ceiling Rep. Hoyer says no Democrat will support House budget bill EPA proposes air pollution standards for ‘fracking’ Toomey: Geithner should join GOP efforts to prioritize payments Schumer thinks Boehner will get votes in the House to pass his deficit plan Dem senator mispronounces Speaker Boehner’s name Shell exec’s confidence rising that feds will allow Arctic drilling Cantor to Reid: Pass House bill or default is your responsibility ‘Lost’ actor’s day on the Hill, as told by Twitter Nielsen: Android leads US smartphone market Seven Interior bill amendments rejected Crop insurance protects farmers from uncertainty NJ Gov. Christie taken to hospital; test results come back normal Daily Kos: FAA shutdown proves GOP is not serious about debt reduction Hundreds of emails flood House staffer inboxes Boehner won’t say if his bill is House’s final offer Serious innovation from the VA Poll: Obama garners highest approval during debt-limit fight How do you solve a problem like North Korea? Eleven arrested after Capitol sit-in against budget cuts GOP hopeful Bachmann refuses to answer question on husband’s clinic TSA ‘groper’ explains she felt threatened by pat-down House easily approves rule for debating Budget Control Act Group of GOP freshmen pledge support for Boehner’s debt bill Food assistance programs fight food insecurity and obesity Sen. Conrad: Gang of Six ready when Reid, Boehner plans fail Burr threatens to hold up major FDA bill House Republicans call on EPA chief to testify on smog rules Energy nominee sees oil projects as lifeline for carbon capture Senators introduce data-security bill Senate moves to quickly dismiss Boehner debt plan Slaughter: Considering constitutional amendment under rules suspension a ‘disgrace’ Magazine slaps Ensign look-a-like on cover Boehner on debt proposal: ‘We don’t have the votes, but we’re getting there’ Pelosi: It’s back to the drawing board Tucker Carlson rocks red in D.C. Senate will take up Boehner plan immediately following House vote Time to reduce and reform federal farm spending Magic number is 216 for Boehner LaHood criticizes former GOP colleagues Wyden, Coats envision prominent upcoming role for tax reform Blue Dog Matheson will oppose Boehner bill Google’s Eric Schmidt to testify Sept. 21 Dem takes up McCain’s ‘Tea Party Hobbits’ criticism Contingency plan on the way from Treasury Lawmakers continue to invoke Reagan in debt-ceiling debate Pence: Two House votes on balanced-budget amendment seals his support for Boehner plan LaHood: Airlines should not keep tax revenues during FAA partial shutdown Energy Department nominee defends strategic oil release Navy would part with fleet, not sailors, if budget cuts are ordered Rep. Brooks calls for passing balanced-budget amendment first, then raising debt ceiling Wireless trade group snags T-Mobile exec McConnell ‘shocked’ at Senate Dems’ opposition to Boehner plan Republican Senate candidates are skittish on Boehner deficit plan Romney facing greater scrutiny over silence on Boehner plan Clyburn dares Tea Party to try impeaching Obama Agriculture matters: the new role of farm policy Reid continues to hammer Tea Party Republicans for impasse Dem leaders: House GOP is on its own MORNING VIDEOS: Boehner plan faces scrutiny as deadline nears War of words gets loony between Matthews, Rep. Kelly Pompeo says Budget Control Act first step to reining in spending Wall Street tells Washington: Strike a deal Club for Growth: We’re still a no on Boehner plan Hearing highlights staggering cost of improper Medicare payments News bites: Justice Department asks for more information from Google News bites: Crisis planning House GOP to set up votes on two different balanced-budget amendments Rep. Joe Walsh sued for child support Jobless claims drop below 400,000 Rockefeller proposes to pay furloughed FAA workers Oil companies report soaring profits Glenn Beck’s religion and mine The solid science behind E15 House to cast vote on Boehner debt-ceiling bill after markets close Congress must address employment-based Green Card backlog U.S. food and farm policies: a delicate balancing act Warner pushing for Gang of Six vote A statement from a ‘Tea Party hobbit’ Report: U.S. corporations avoided paying $60 billion in federal income taxes News bites: Bus blues Bachmann: Obama like ‘dictator’ if 14th Amendment invoked in debt fight Angle mocks McCain as ‘Lord of the TARP’ Thursday: House votes on Budget Control Act Herman Cain apologizes to Muslims Dem lawmaker: President will have to push for clean debt-ceiling vote Healthcare spending to reach new heights News bites: Part D benefit saves on hospital bills News bites: Shell’s profits soar, US and Europe battle over emissions, and conservative males are most skeptical on climate K Street eager for debt fight to end Jell-O, Rubik’s cube, peas: Debt debate’s many metaphors New district map shakes up California Lawmakers who signed ‘cut’ pledge will decide fate of Boehner bill MORNING READ House adjourns after more amendment debate Credit rater expects US to avoid default House sets Thursday debate rules for Budget Control Act; balanced budget amendment vote likely Friday Business, right split over debt-limit debate President revs up PR in debt-ceiling debate Obama’s entitlement cuts paved the way for Dems’ support of Reid debt plan We must clean up our country’s fiscal mess Democrats see wiggle room on Obama’s Aug. 2 debt-limit deadline Lawmakers examine proposals to reduce federal government’s real estate holdings GOP leaders rally troops for Thursday’s vote on Boehner debt-ceiling plan Outcome is referendum on Boehner Bringing sexy back Elizabeth Smart defends role as ABC news contributor Hundreds of emails flood House staffer inboxes War of words gets ‘loony’ between Chris Matthews, Rep. Kelly Senators try to beat the DC heat Magazine slaps Ensign look-alike on cover