The Hill Articles: August 5, 2012

Sen. Kirk releases new video highlighting recovery from stroke Obama, Romney offer condolences after Wisconsin shooting O’Connor: Declining approval for high court a ‘disappointment’ Romney campaign calls Dem challenge to Ohio voter law ‘despicable’ House GOP waiting on Postal Service drop-dead date to move on reform bill Political heavyweights share predictions on Romney VP selection New study ties heat waves to climate change Graham calls sequester the ‘dumbest’ idea, urges Obama to help avert cuts RNC chairman calls Reid a ‘dirty liar’ Sen. Graham accuses Reid of ‘lying’ about Romney’s taxes GOP strategist Ed Rollins: Romney should release more tax returns Ted Cruz: Tea Party movement stronger now than in 2010 New Romney TV ad hits Obama on Israel, calls Jerusalem the capital Axelrod: Dems not restricting military vote, calls Romney attacks ‘shameful’ Romney says Fed should not enact new stimulus measures Rising gas prices return to haunt Obama Frustrated appropriators hoping to salvage work on spending bills Catholic church implores Congress to overturn Obama birth-control mandate Democrats launch national effort to help Dream Act kids stay legally in US Harsh weather doesn’t prove global warming, Republican lawmakers say Ethanol groups form coalition to save federal support for biofuels Report: Loughner to plead guilty to charges in Giffords shooting