The Hill Articles: June 24, 2011

GOP Rep. McCarthy to Obama: ‘Get off the golf course’ and ‘get engaged’ 76 House Democrats voice support for AT&T/T-Mobile merger Conservative group starts $20M ad buy against Obama Bingaman, Murkowski float offshore drilling safety compromise DAY’S END ROUNDUP Sen. Sessions challenges Obama to make debt talks public The GOP’s debt-ceiling maneuver Sen. Sessions: Closing tax loopholes in debt limit compromise is a tax increase A closer look at next week… Geithner: Debt limit deal not optional Obama is right on Afghanistan Upton: Timeline on EPA boiler rules is inadequate Google admits FTC probe, defends its search practices Poll has Dem Berkley over GOP Sen. Heller in Nevada Senate race HUD: Public housing in need of $26 billion in major repairs House members seek to ease federal marijuana laws, reduce cocaine sentences Mira Sorvino: Washington not spending enough to combat human trafficking The Nation: TSA unionization ‘important victory’ for labor movement Report: U.S. regulators probe possible leak of oil release info Diesel fuel spill at Russell Senate Office Building A ticket to ride, not a ticket to die 270 healthcare groups back IPAB repeal House approves FAA funding bill by unanimous consent We need to clarify why we’re in Afghanistan Illinois’s controversial redistricting map becomes law; GOP will sue White House dismisses Boehner’s firm line on taxes PETA unveils graphic meat warnings House preserves Libya funding but refuses to authorize mission Legislation pushed to legalize and regulate online poker sites House Dems continue Social Security push Moroccan king makes good on promised reforms AIDS groups defend healthcare law Fed agencies ally to speed energy projects Sebelius joins rationing fray Protect our valuable alliances, stay in Libya Boehner to Obama: I will defend Congress’s war authority when challenged Rep. Smith to athletes: Your celebrity can get legislation passed Dems detail tax demands that they say blew up Biden talks Improving small business lending will help create jobs House Republican says Obama ‘breaking the law’ with Libya operation Former Architect of the Capitol George White dies Webb: Security pacts with Afghanistan should require congressional approval Obama, Biden look to break debt impasse Speaker Boehner: Debt-ceiling deal with tax increases ‘cannot pass’ the House Top Democrat defends embattled nuclear chief Senate committees next week: Libya and war powers, oil spill aftermath, democracy in the Americas EPA sets timeline for controversial air pollution rule Taxes reason Cantor left talks, not disagreements on Pentagon spending Consumer group says White House is too friendly with Google House rejects Libya authorization measure Lawmakers dedicate softball win to Giffords, will send her game ball The Labor Board is trying to muzzle employers, really? News bites: Frequent flyer Jamaica rising Sen. Kirk wants FAA to investigate alleged religious discrimination by Delta Lady lawmakers defeat media in annual softball match Experts call for lighter resident workload to protect patients Romney cozies up to Christie’s legislative victory Congress has a voice on human rights in Russia. Will it use it? News bites: Feds launch probe of Google Rep. Jackson denied challenge on Libya bills regarding three-day rule House approves rule for Libya bills, begins debate Crossroads chairman: ‘There’s not too much money in politics’ Full Libya defunding discussed as next step in House DeMint warns: Balance budget or else The Boeing complaint should be decided, not settled President ‘becoming an absolute monarch’ on war powers, Dem says The candidate’s guide to the Latino vote Not every lawmaker likes Seersucker Thursday Palin film to debut in Iowa next week Rick Perry because … Reps. Paul, Kucinich split on Libya measures Economic growth up slightly in the first quarter Pawlenty: Obama economic plan like fugitive Boston gangster Time to call the Democrats’ bluff on debt deal Nuke agency official: Yucca work politicized News bites: Public health workers needed News bites: Slippery moves Norquist confident Huntsman will come around on tax pledge News bites: Oil prices creep back slightly, oil release highlights economic fears, and more MORNING READ Despite some improvement, Nevada candidates can’t hang hat on economy Kirk: Trade guru, golf partner Obama to announce $500M manufacturing investment initiative Rep. Paul goes on road tour to promote his opposition to abortion rights Tim Pawlenty sets out on East Coast swing to raise campaign funds Business executives: R&D credit frustrates Republicans: Walkout from Biden-led negotiations was long planned Pelosi: Lawmakers could bring troops home faster House is set to cut back Libya mission funds Obama taps strategic oil to help supply, economy US needs safer cosmetics OPINION: Immigration debate should focus on jobs, not fences Reg Watch