The Hill Articles: June 15, 2011

OVERNIGHT MONEY: First glimpse of jobs data Libyan government passed a budget while Senate Dems cannot, says Cantor’s office Don’t count Newt Gingrich out so fast Former Sen. John Edwards’s mug shots released Ex-Sen. Bob Graham’s new novel is cleared by the CIA OVERNIGHT TECH: Data-breach bills debated in both chambers OVERNIGHT HEALTH: Medicaid cuts still in flux OVERNIGHT ENERGY: NRC chief faces Congress Norquist denies he has lost momentum in tax scrap Rep. Giffords released from hospital Determining America’s foreign policy priorities White House: War Powers Resolution authorization does not apply to Libya Giffords out of hospital We can’t create jobs without lifting the weight of regulations DAY’S END ROUNDUP GOP peeved paper got White House Libya report before Congress A double standard House sends FDA stern warning on ‘hard science’ requirement for regulations At hearing about ATF program, Issa mutes witness for promoting gun law reforms March on Washington Blue Dogs call on independent agencies to review regulations Weyants World: June 16, 2011 Senate exhibit shows an active chamber during the Civil War Prim and proper: Etiquette for a royal visit to Capitol Hill Turkey: Emerging power, valuable friend Lautenberg vows to fight Mica Amtrak plan Bill would require electronic background checks for employment House turns away controversial agriculture defunding amendments Giffords could be out of hospital by early July GOP senator: Obama abdicates leadership by neglecting Medicare Showdown looms in House over public school lunches Despite Weiner scandal, GOP continues social media challenge Vitter calls off holds after SEC responds to Ponzi scheme victims Mass. Transit Authority puts the brakes on ad critical of Scott Brown IPAB is Democrats’ Achilles’ heel Dem says cut to IRS budget will only grow deficit Dem senator pressures Obama on gun control White House argues it is in compliance with law on Libya Pentagon urges lawmakers to keep working with Pakistan Republicans dismiss payroll tax break, differ on ethanol Panel: Medicare should give prior approval for imaging tests Conservatives want brakes put on balanced-budget amendment The odd couple in the Middle East Giffords could be out of hospital by early July Dem says Muslim hearing is ‘discriminatory’ CEO: Privatization proposal ‘takes Amtrak apart’ Republicans looking to gut WIC, food programs in amendment debate Sen. Leahy compares Afghan war debate to Vietnam Fighting both sides of the war Copps sees ‘media injustice’ on mobile Web Senate Dem: Far right’s disregard for unemployed workers ‘morally reprehensible’ Biden talks focus on debt reduction caps Support for Gingrich tumbles in wake of staff resignations Amid criticism, TransCanada says proposed pipeline is safe Democrats: ‘Dam is officially broken’ for GOP on taxes Top Huntsman adviser dishes on Romney, Pawlenty Senators introduce location privacy bill John Edwards’s mug shots released John Edwards’ mug shots released Ron Paul sold stock in gold mining White House warns Congress against ‘mixed messages’ on Libya Rangel sells the Dominican villa that earned him an ethics conviction Hatch vague on attaching Medicaid cuts to debt vote deal Former GM exec: Industry turnaround started before bailouts Gore lauds Romney on climate position Dems fundraise off bizarre Web video GOP chairman to IRS: Gift tax actions troubling The problems with small nuclear reactors Senators push for July withdrawal date in Afghanistan Agents worried ATF program connected with Loughner gun Appropriators approve 2012 energy bill Deepening U.S.-Mongolian ties GOP unveils plan to privatize Amtrak Comcast customers to Skype over television Pelosi’s wealth grows by 62 percent EPA chief knocks utility giant’s ‘scare tactics’ Delayed trade deals gaining momentum Chambliss becomes first Senator with own iPhone app Poe blasts Iraq for refusing to help pay for war costs Same sex marriage, gun control in DC untouched by policy riders Obama to host movie screening for military fathers and kids Obama highlights broadband investments in Puerto Rico Blame the terrorists, not the refugees Lawmakers sue the White House over use of military force in Libya Senate Republicans demand Medicare plan from Obama Issa leaks ATF emails Dem lawmaker: Political reasons to link repatriation to jobs Lieberman defies Dem leaders, backs modest cuts to Medicare benefits Weiner and the end of liberalism Adm. Mullen: Changes in Pakistan aid should not be made to ‘save a dollar’ White House to host public safety meeting Senate leaders see their wealth rise Family of slain agent wants ATF officials to be prosecuted The threat of Muslim radicalization in U.S. prisons Republicans say they’re not heading to Beck rally in Israel Weiner tried to save school gym for P.S. 39 Huntsman teases announcement with Americana video Alexander: EPA boiler rule can’t be fixed without Congress Study: US falls behind in life expectancy McConnell: Jobless not amused by Obama’s ‘shovel-ready’ joke Cummings to hold hearing on nation’s gun laws in wake of newphew’s death Rep. King rips media’s coverage of radical Muslim hearings Golf summit House panel moves to force White House oil pipeline decision HP loses head of lobbying team Comedian Conan O’Brien mocks airline bag fee profits America’s royal invasion Wis. Supreme Court reinstates union law GOP targets funding of Consumer Bureau Turkey must lead in Syrian crisis Caring for those who care for America Obama initiative meant to jump-start investment in US Senators propose amendment to prevent flag burning Re-entering the under-employed workforce: A note to Congress News bites: Payroll tax break encore? Fair and logical taxation News bites: Happy never after News bites: Climate change means more plagues, study says Wednesday: Finishing agricultural appropriations Senators call for greater transparency in business card marketing News bites: Dissecting the Apple Store experience Obama rebounds in Pennsylvania Mortgage applications get boost from low rates, refinancing Report: Giuliani, Christie to meet Hatch nabs endorsement from key conservative talker Florida GOP contender tested on Ryan budget Gingrich feels ‘liberated’ by shake-up News bites: Romney not out of the woods yet MORNING READ Reps. Kucinich, Jones to file suit against Obama on Libyan war Graham warns Romney risks looking like Jimmy Carter on Afghanistan Thompson: No need for hearing on radical Islam in US prisons Herman Cain is no Mike Huckabee Waiting for Mr. Wright Opinion: Senate’s DREAM Act is win-win Lawmakers’ report says ATF program ‘likely’ contributed to agent’s death House making its way through agriculture appropriations amendments House Dem: GOP not worth debating because they don’t listen and ‘they lie’ Senate keeps $6B in subsidies, but 34 GOPers side with Coburn Boehner demands that Obama provide legal basis for Libya mission Democratic tactic is to ignore Weiner flap Rep. Frank defends CFTC funding in agriculture appropriations debate