Skip to content
The Hill Articles: June 20, 2011
June 20
Dems tout good turnout for fundraiser with supporters of Israel
Speaker Boehner under pressure from the right and the left on Libya policy
Unplugged: 50 Most Beautiful nominations
Revisionist history: Politicians rewrite the past to suit their present
Inside the Office of Rep. Cedric Richmond (D-La.): Zach Butterworth
Three-year engagement ends as Rep. Pingree weds over the weekend in a small ceremony
Tribute to late staffer of Rep. Scott will be held Wednesday
Congressman WALSH: Stick to five minutes or we’ll kick you out
Sen. Rubio is a big hit in the Senate dining room
Bearing gifts, Republican golfers meet with Obama
Dem lawmaker renews effort to end military’s NASCAR sponsorships
Sen. Rand Paul cannotif take it anymore, moves out of dad’s place
OVERNIGHT ENERGY: Commerce pick Bryson slated for the hot seat
Bottom Line
OVERNIGHT HEALTH: Reports clash over law’s impact on employers
An odd blueprint for national defense
OVERNIGHT TECH: Senate Judiciary wades into cybersecurity
Be faithful to the Marines
House Majority Leader Eric Cantor
Dems rip court decision on Wal-Mart
Obama’s donation order for contractors is politicization
Obama to announce troop drawdown
Weyants World: June 21, 2011
AMA will still back individual mandate
The Bachmann conspiracy
Boehner’s flip-flop
Menendez says counterinsurgency strategy in Afghanistan not winnable
Weiner submits his letter of resignation
Hatch says taxes, debt reduction need separate discussions
Pawlenty vows to be more assertive on campaign trail
Bachmann to join forces with conservatives, celebrities for ‘Troopathon’
OVERNIGHT MONEY: Talking debt all day long
FTC probes possible oil market manipulation
Group: United violated passengers’ Bill of Rights
DAY’S END ROUNDUP
Kyl: GOP wants 10-year plan to cut spending as part of debt deal
Retailers, banks continue sparring over swipe fees
Mitt can knock one of the richest men in Utah — and the world — off his fundraising list
McCain, Kyl link Arizona fire to illegal immigration
Weiner submits his letter of resignation
White House: Libya defunding vote would ‘send a bad message’
House cybersecurity hearing on Friday features Melissa Hathaway
Pelosi: Wal-Mart ruling sets back gender equality
Former Bush ambassador chides Huntsman for stint in Obama administration
Van Hollen: Biden group hasn’t discussed short-term debt hike
Sen. Rand Paul can’t take it anymore, moves out of Dad’s place
Reid blames GOP ‘filibuster’ for public works bill stalemate
McKinsey stands by healthcare survey
GOP war against women
Public interest groups say AT&T interested in ‘expanding their bad service at high prices’
Consumers lack enough savings for emergencies
What’s really at stake in the Boeing dispute?
A ‘serious’ to-do list for the female GOP candidates
New coalition hopes to jump-start Obama’s ‘clean energy standard’
GOP freshman challenges social media champion
Chamber calls on agencies to divide new consumer protection abilities
SCOTUS decision: Small step for Wal-Mart, giant leap for gender equality
World’s top nuclear watchdog: ‘Business as usual is not an option’
Texas state lawmaker to Gov. Rick Perry: Help pass TSA pat-down ban
New study predicts few employers will drop coverage due to healthcare law
A public servant who gets things done
Senate must continue support for agency that creates jobs
Lord Stanley returns to the center of the universe
Strange definitions of war and peace
Senate subcommittee seeks to inspire students to work for the federal government
FCC’s McDowell adds McGrath as acting legal adviser
Senate GOP looks to ease federal mandate on reflective road signs
DNC announces $10.5 million haul in May
Schumer: Bus companies should display safety ratings
Commerce nominee with Boeing ties comes to Senate committee
FCC to fight ‘cramming’ on phone bills
CMS touts healthcare law’s prevention benefits
News bites: Grounded for Father’s Day
Obama encourages foreign firms to make U.S. investments
Study: Over-the-counter drugs could save billions
Texas delegation presses Perry to run
Supreme Court rejects climate lawsuit against power companies
Republican Committee fakes Democrat tweets
Obama takes daughters for ice cream on Father’s Day
House to vote on election commission
SCOTUS rules in Wal-Mart’s favor in class-action suit
Weyants World: June 20, 2011
Rep. McCotter mocks Obama on jobs: ‘Employ some cue card holders’
This Week in Tech: Patent Reform Hits House Floor
FDA unveils strategy to ensure safety of imports
News Bites: ICANN approves new domain names
U.S. Chamber study highlights business-friendly state efforts
Ron Paul pushes back on ‘fringe’ label
Run, Rick, run!
OPINION: Dodd-Frank regs go too far
OPINION: Jeb Bush and Sen. Portman represent GOP’s best ticket for 2012
Agriculture’s real challenge
RNC announces $6.2 million haul in May
Hatch virtually tied against challengers
Mandatory E-Verify would hurt American jobs
Struggling to preserve our self-determination in the South Atlantic
Easy Monday: Pro forma in the House, speeches in the Senate
Cutting wasteful oil subsidies: If not now, when?
Stop the Europe-bashing
Bill Kristol: Sen. Thune might run for president
Rep. Issa: Boeing ‘guilty until proven innocent’ in NLRB complaint
Michelle Obama begins Africa trip
Ron Paul wins leadership poll, Jon Huntsman shocks with second-place finish
News bites: Holiday plans emerge
Healthwatch news bites: Romney declines anti-abortion pledge
E2 Wire’s week ahead: House to push Alaskan offshore drilling
News bites: GOP White House candidates run from climate positions, EPA seeks Western pollution curbs, and more
The week ahead: Federal Reserve meets, Bernanke speaks
GOP rivals’ knives come out for Romney
The Hill Poll: Majority says military involved in too many places
The Week Ahead: Under pressure over debt and Libya
Changes to Medicare, Medicaid to be discussed in hearings, debt talks
Barletta makes pitch on immigration
Obama, Republicans prepare for 2012 Florida election showdown
MORNING READ
The Hill Hexagon: New Hampshire Republican debate doesn’t play well
Senate Dems outraise GOP, but Republicans pay off election debt