The Hill Articles: August 21, 2012

Akin fundraising off his pro-life positions Experts see Akin comments costing him at least 5 percentage points in race Poll: Voters split on Paul Ryan as VP Romney urges embattled Akin to abandon Missouri Senate race Report: US would lose jobs, auto production if Japan joins trade deal Report: Afghans planting spies within military to root out infiltrators Senate Republican: Unauthorized claims for child credit could hit $7 billion Senate rivals tussle over cuts to Los Alamos in Ryan budget Brian Sandoval will speak at Republican National Convention Report: Explosion interrupts New York City subway construction Ann Romney ‘celebrating three years of being cancer-free’ House GOP: FCC ‘twists the facts’ in report to justify regulation Poll: Obama leads in swing-state Virginia DAY’S END ROUNDUP Gen. Dempsey says US will keep playing important role in Iraq Industry study: Regulations weighing down manufacturing Scott Brown calls GOP’s abortion platform ‘a mistake’ Romney to lay out ‘comprehensive energy plan’ Ryan hits Obama on defense sequestration at helicopter museum campaign stop Michael Moore happy Rep. Akin staying in race Clinton, Napolitano under fire for failing to answer questions about immigrants on public dole Republicans take dig at Obama with ‘We Built It’ convention theme GOP platform calls for more Arizona-style immigration laws Democratic senators highlight bill to stop outsourcing of call center jobs New joint special ops command won’t assume control of Afghan commandos Carmona touts funds from Republican, independent backers Kucinich lauds Treasury for allowing cash aid to Iranian earthquake victims Ryan: I’ve got more experience on foreign policy than ’08 Obama Dem super-PAC plans ad buy in NY’s 19th district, says polls show Gibson vulnerable Study finds car computers vulnerable to viruses, hijacking LightSquared names new CEO Markey calls court decision on EPA pollution rule ‘misguided’ Russian court that sentenced Pussy Riot suffers hacker attack Obama’s Peace Corps pick to step down McConnell increases pressure on Akin, now directly calls to end Senate candidacy Google’s 2012 PAC spending nears half a million Vice President Biden to be in Tampa during Republican National Convention House aims to take up trade bill in September Rep. Steve King claims abortion comments were taken out of context Ron Paul: No comment on Akin remarks Dems want Obama to appeal ruling that nixed emissions rule Obama eulogy for Ethiopian strongman glosses over human-rights record Obama takes a dig at Romney’s upbringing, education policy Poll finds disapproval of Rep. Ryan for vice president and his Medicare plan FCC report: 19 million lack broadband Internet Former SEAL questions Obama’s citizenship, draws comparisons to Mao Zedong Michelle Obama, president haven’t read ’50 Shades of Grey’ Dems prepare to go behind enemy lines at GOP convention in Tampa Conrad says bipartisan group of senators are still working to avoid the ‘fiscal cliff’ McCaskill wants Akin to stay in the race GOP platform committee set to debate Arizona-style immigration proposals Akin vows to stay in race as GOP amps up pressure on him SEC hands out first whistleblower award Iran unveils upgraded military arsenal Broken SEC pushes unworkable rules on ‘conflict minerals’ Ryan propels Romney to the lead in Wisconsin Rep. Quayle saw ‘no inappropriate behavior’ on Israel trip Michelle Obama has ‘opinion’ about Tebow, Sanchez House panel to examine turning over government airwaves to private sector Rep. Steve King defends Akin as a ‘strong Christian man’ Reince Priebus: RNC’s abortion policy ‘not the platform of Mitt Romney’ Ryan revives Obama gaffe, says he’s ‘happy to be clinging to guns, religion’ GOP senators urge Akin exit for ‘offensive, outrageous’ comments Report: Airline pilots removed for arguing in cockpit RNC chairman: Romney ‘led the charge’ against Akin Obama hits Romney as elitist, out of touch on education policy Court strikes down major pollution rule McCain: Obama is AWOL on stopping deep defense cuts Kucinich describes visiting Jackson Jr., says he’s ‘in a very fragile’ state After Obama’s ‘red line’ comments, Russia warns US against military action in Syria GOP: Obama doesn’t ‘understand or care’ about impact of defense cuts Report: GOP platform retains two-state solution in Israel NRSC sends out list of conservative pundits calling for Akin to step down McConnell to speak on third night of Republican National Convention New game brings fantasy draft to political junkies A plan for President Obama PoliPulse: Romney linked to Rep. Akin in Twitter conversations Tim Kaine touts bipartisanship in first ad Rep. Israel: Mars rover should search ‘for signs of intelligence in Rep. Akin’s mind’ Tester promotes bill allowing states to block increased health insurance rates Rep. Pete King wants Obama to investigate Afghan ‘insider’ attacks Artur Davis: Akin’s comments ‘could cost’ Romney Missouri News bites: Akin under fire Dem super-PACs launch Indiana Senate ad blitz Stupidity knows no party Talent: ‘I’m totally ruling out’ bid to replace Akin NRCC outraises DCCC in July News bites: Apple crowned the largest US company ever RNC ad: Obama ‘ignores the truth’ over ‘felon’ comment Sarah Palin thanks Wayne Brady for joke apology Tuesday’s global agenda: Ethiopian leader’s death leaves power vacuum News bites: Not so fast Gen. Dempsey’s plane hit by shrapnel in Afghan rocket attack Report: GOP abortion platform doesn’t include rape exception Obama campaign touts efforts on student loans with new website Akin asks voters for ‘forgiveness’ in new ad Poll finds Akin with slim lead over McCaskill after rape comments News bites: Al Gore cheers Australia on climate, oil rises ahead of Fed minutes, and more Romney ad: Obama welfare change leads to ‘cycle of dependency’ Democratic strategy memo indicates Medicare fight will persist War in Afghanistan makes rare appearance in 2012 presidential contest The Hill’s 50 Wealthiest lawmakers MORNING READ EPA brief explains decision to reject industry challenge to biofuels rule Akin a no-show for cable TV interview