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