The Hill Articles: July 9, 2011

Governors oppose Obama Medicaid plan After fury in steroid hearings, Congress quiet on Clemens trial Defense industry group argues big Defense cuts will further hurt economy Sanders: Obama proposal would impoverish 250,000 Union urges member action to stop debt deal A rundown of what could be put in the Obama-GOP debt deal Conrad budget cuts $800B from Defense Sunday show preview: Shaping the narrative for the debt debate Despite health risks, lawmakers not curbing cell phone usage Panetta: Defeat of al Qaeda ‘within reach’ Obama taps Energy Department official to lead fossil energy branch Obama ‘proud’ as US formally recognizes new South Sudan Relationship between Obama and Boehner builds at critical moment Rep. Steve King: Iowa caucus still matters Obama calls for a ‘balanced approach,’ sacrifices in debt deal GOP message: The only question to ask is ‘Where are the jobs?’ Former first lady Betty Ford dies at 93 Congressional staffer out after explicit Twitter messages House members look to ease load for small businesses