The Hill Articles: August 20, 2012

Union poll: Two-thirds OK with higher taxes on wealthy Judge says Google failed to comply with order in patent case against Oracle Obama not worried about criticism by political action committee led by ex-special ops officers Rep. West calls Akin’s comments ‘simply unacceptable’ Obama says compromise can be found on sequester Obama hypes clean energy in Iowa, Colorado radio ads Obama campaign holds $123 million in cash Iraq denies allegations of oil smuggling, money laundering for Iran Kelsey Grammer endorses Mitt Romney Appeals court rules Georgia law enforcement can check immigration status of suspects Akin faces backlash at home Montana Senate candidate Rehberg gives Akin donation to pregnancy center DAY’S END ROUNDUP Romney: Time to fully audit the Fed Fuel industry pushes to keep high-ethanol blends off the market The Akin effect Nickelodeon stars visit the White House Republicans pressure Akin to drop out Markey commends Commerce’s selections for First Responders Network board ‘Legitimate rape’? Nude bathing? House GOP majority in jeopardy! Judge tosses Facebook sponsored stories settlement Obama: ‘Sticking to our transition plan’ key to stemming Afghan ‘insider’ attacks Obama defends his attacks on Romney as not ‘out of bounds’ GOP lawmaker accuses regulator of ‘ignoring the will of Congress’ Pennsylvania questions DOJ’s motivation in wanting info on voter ID law Nadler circulates draft legislation on music royalties Obama pushes Congress on mortgage relief Obama: Chemical weapons in Syria creates ‘red line’ for US Report: UN chief to sit out non-aligned meeting in Iran amid US protests Ohio lawmakers ask Obama for disaster declaration after storms Obama says ‘rape is rape,’ calls Akin comment ‘offensive’ Obama: Use of chemical weapons constitute a US ‘red line’ in Syria Obama engages White House press corps for the first time in weeks President Obama: ‘Rape is rape’ Al Qaeda affiliate claims responsibility for Aleppo attacks RNC spokesman: Akin’s rape comments ‘biologically stupid’ DSCC raises $5.8M in July Rep. Akin: I’m staying in the Senate race Baucus talks trade with top leaders in New Zealand Trump says it’s ‘an honor’ Gibbs called him a ‘right-wing nut job’ Green group urges Interior to delay Shell’s Arctic drilling plans Romney applauds Augusta admitting women Romney says Obama too quiet on Afghanistan Obama drops by first lady’s ‘Kids’ State Dinner’ New Zealand accelerates withdrawal from Afghanistan Treasury taps Justice Department official to head financial crimes unit Dems pounce on GOP Rep. Akin’s controversial rape comments Environmental group: Auto industry ‘owes’ emission standards after bailouts House Financial Services field hearing looks at effects of Dodd-Frank regulations Commerce Department names board for first-responder network Manufacturers target regulations and Sherrod Brown in Ohio Condoleezza Rice among the first female members at Augusta National Golf Club Joint chiefs chairman in Afghanistan amid worries over ‘insider’ attacks Romney’s values Sen. Brown calls for Akin to step down as GOP Senate nominee Scott Brown: Akin’s comments ‘outrageous,’ calls for apology Dem Party chief: Akin and Republicans want women in ‘the Dark Ages’ First bill when Senate returns deals with jobless veterans Pro-Romney super-PAC launches $10.5M ad campaign focused on economy Betting the full House on Ryan News bites: Apple-Samsung case could reshape tech Female Democrats fire back at Rep. Akin over ‘legitimate rape’ remark Family Research Council head: Media ‘ignored’ shooting News bites: Back to New Hampshire Obama campaign launches swing-state radio ads blasting Romney-Ryan budget News bites: Shell scampers for drilling deadline McCaskill says rape comment was a ‘window into Todd Akin’s mind’ Rep. Neal: Biden ‘walked back’ his ‘chains’ remark News bites: Housing hindsight Monday’s global agenda: UN leaves Syria Rep. Yoder apologizes for skinny-dipping in Sea of Galilee Emanuel, Warren, Kaine get speaking slots at convention Poll: Most swing-state voters say they are not better off than in 2008 Romney camp criticizes Akin remarks New Romney ad decries Obama welfare changes as ‘nuts’ Opinion: GOP has good reason to worry about Paul Ryan on presidential ticket New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie steps into the light and looks down the road RNC: Convention a chance to introduce Romney, Ryan to ‘millions of Americans’ Fellow Republican Rehberg calls Akin ‘legitimate rape’ comments ‘reprehensible’