The Hill Articles: June 21, 2011

Lobbying World Labor board moves to hasten elections OVERNIGHT ENERGY: House lawmakers to unveil bill delaying EPA boiler rule House to vote on authorizing or ending Libya mission OVERNIGHT MONEY: Step up to the mic House to consider two Libya resolutions OVERNIGHT HEALTH: Administration vows to fix Medicaid ‘glitch’ Stephen Collins OVERNIGHT TECH: Supporters sell patent fee compromise Bryson vows to streamline regulations Advance high-speed rail with Amtrak privatization 2012 field expands Q&A with With Katie Galloway and Kelly Duane de la Vega, directors and producers of “Better This World” Nothing off the table Inside the Office of Rep. Cedric Richmond (D-La.): Samantha Sher House update: vote on post offices, then debate on Election Assistance Commission Voters split on Ryan plan Weyants World: June 22, 2011 Reid delays vote on judicial streamlining bill Manchin, McCain clash over Afghanistan war strategy Report faults FDA oversight of device recalls Another ‘Jobs bill’ sinks after Senate vote White House slams House drilling bill, but again no veto threat Commerce nominee denies GOP charges of extremism Huntsman won’t sign taxes, abortion pledges Patent reform is long overdue DAY’S END ROUNDUP Santorum on Holder: ‘Maybe he’s eating mushrooms’ Barrasso: Healthcare waivers will reach 5 million Dems shy away from Boeing in Commerce nominee’s introduction to Senate GOP tax writer: We’re getting ready for tax reform Mark it down: Reid agrees with Eric Cantor Senate unanimously approves Panetta as new Defense chief House Republican signs on to Democrats’ Medicare drug savings proposal Bono mets with Dem and GOP lawmakers on Capitol Hill Next-wave ethanol falls short in EPA’s new 2012 fuel standards Gang of Six members: Business community needs to step up Reid: Huntsman over Romney in GOP field DHS official says ISPs would likely be covered by Obama cybersecurity plan Rep. Barrow diagnosed with prostate cancer Romney the Nominee Huntsman: ‘Own the future’ House Republicans concerned about consumer bureau’s role in foreclosure issues Thune denies presidential bid rumors A new mission in Afghanistan Pay equity for women, and everyone! Conservatives to launch debt ceiling pledge JPMorgan Chase agrees to $153.6 million settlement with SEC Cantor: It’s ‘crunch time’ for Biden talks GOP Reps. Mica, Chaffetz: Investigate TSA Hawaii firings Senate confirms Simon for Oregon judgeship Key GOP lawmaker: No short-term debt ceiling hikes Freshman Republican introduces bill to halt funding Libya operation Kerry: Arab Spring would have been ‘crushed’ without U.S. Libya role Protective legislation doesn’t come without a cost IOM recommends public health assessment of government policies Top Gingrich fundraisers leave campaign Gabrielle Giffords and Mark Kelly to write memoir CREW files ethics complaint against Vitter Giffords is co-writing a memoir EPA extends comment period for proposed mercury rule Sen. Levin to Obama: Remove at least 15,000 US forces from Afghanistan Hoyer: No short-term hikes to debt ceiling Rick Perry and Ayn Rand versus Democrats and Jesus Cummings presses Issa to subpoena banks over foreclosure practices Microsoft hires former Bush White House official Report finds little faith in US healthcare system Obama will outline Afghan troop pullout plan on Wednesday Chamber, other business groups push for repeal of 3 percent withholding tax McConnell: Talk of tax hikes ‘absurd’ and a non-starter in debt talks Business leaders supporting Bryson nomination to lead Commerce Menendez blasts Citi’s handling of data breach Browner bemoans ‘writ large’ hostility toward EPA Gates: War fatigue a factor in Obama’s Afghanistan troop withdrawal plans China’s naval harassments cannot be tolerated Reid pushes ‘job-creating’ bill, chides Republicans for ‘obstructionism’ Top bond trader Bill Gross calls for more stimulus The patent truth Kerry, McCain lay down resolution to authorize U.S. military force in Libya The America Invents Act is bad for the economy Astronaut husband of Rep. Giffords to retire CFTC chief happy in current job Republicans propose compromise to save patent reform Philly editorial calls Amtrak privatization plan ‘risky’ Small businesses and entrepreneurs are key to U.S. economic growth Geithner says tax reform must wait until after debt-ceiling talks A huge step backwards for the USPTO Michelle Obama meets with Nelson Mandela Boucher: Merger won’t kill competition in wireless market Addressing the threat of weapons of mass destruction Sales of existing homes hit lowest level in six months Issa calls on ATF director to resign Sens. Casey, Brown introduce Trade Adjustment Assistance amendment Colombia trade deal doesn’t pass the smell test Reps. Frank, Polis urge DOJ to leave medical marijuana to states Gingrich targets Romney for not signing anti-abortion pledge Gore: extreme weather shows need for climate change action GOP sees Tuesday’s election commission bill as test vote for Dems RNC tweets softball win over DNC Public health groups applaud graphic warning labels for tobacco Poll: NJ voters don’t see Gov. Christie as vice president Report: Healthcare law will boost employer coverage News bites: Pentagon building virtual firing range Geithner: ‘No doubt’ US will avoid default House progressive leader Woolsey likely to announce retirement 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 News bites: Three-quarters of U.S. nuke plants have had radioactive leaks Perry adds TSA bill to special session Prince Edward stops by Capitol Hill News bites: Unfriendly skies for disabled passengers? Three-year engagement ends as Rep. Pingree weds over the weekend in a small ceremony E-Verify will help American jobs go to legal workers Reelection is the archenemy of courage Tuesday: Panetta, cloture vote(s) in the Senate It’s time for the Election Assistance Commission to go New bites: Fed meets Obama: ‘Tactical’ disagreements with Israel will continue News bites: More on McKinsey Axelrod: Left will ‘fully engage’ with Obama in 2012 NRCC has twice as much cash on hand as Dems Gingrich: Message more relevant after NBC ‘under God’ omission Hatch wins Kennedy’s hideaway DC radio personality to make push against Obama’s reelection Potential changes to patent reform bill put K Street’s support to the test President Obama, the human Rorschach test, faces his biggest challenge to date Dems strike ahead of Huntsman’s 2012 announcement MORNING READ