The Hill Articles: July 26, 2012

OVERNIGHT HEALTH: A new push against healthcare fraud Democratic senators offer gun control amendment for cybersecurity bill OVERNIGHT ENERGY: US-China green energy trade battle may escalate Friday OVERNIGHT TECH: Senate set to debate cyber amendments House Dems to introduce estate tax measure Romney: I’ll return Winston Churchill bust to Oval Office Health group slams Michelle Obama’s ‘Let’s Move’ anti-obesity campaign OVERNIGHT DEFENSE: Cyber bill dashes hopes for defense vote in Senate OVERNIGHT CAMPAIGN: No Gold for Romney in London Sen. Grassley says he’s open to legal recourse on Obama immigration policy Romney stumbles in London Twitter down; Congress survives OVERNIGHT MONEY: Economic growth could show meager progress Lawsuit against ‘no fly’ list allowed to proceed Romney meets with British secret service chief Google unveils ultrafast Internet service for Kansas City DOD: Civilian workers could get layoff notices Al Qaeda’s Africa cell is group’s strongest, general says House, Senate aim to prevent shutdown Twitter survey finds Rubio gets most buzz of VP candidates DAY’S END ROUNDUP Feds tout first national bust of synthetic drugs Moran rallies 50 senators to oppose arms treaty London mayor knocks ‘a guy called Mitt Romney’ at torch rally GOP cuts to Social Security budget would increase wasteful spending: actuary LaHood to make ‘major announcement’ about TIFIA loans Senate advances bill to bolster cybersecurity defenses in 84-11 vote Senate’s move to cybersecurity means no defense bill before recess Sen. Moran proud of Kansas City’s high speed Google project Panetta to meet with Egypt’s Morsi during upcoming trip Olympian Dominique Dawes not into politics LaHood: Expedited port expansions will be ‘economic engines for the Eastern seaboard’ Romney campaign attacks Obama’s economic remarks in Web videos Dem proposes bill allowing some products to be labeled ‘cancer-free’ Senate Republicans shape energy agenda with eye on winning majority Mayor Bloomberg endorses Scott Brown Microsoft, Oracle back Lieberman cyber bill Senate Democrats look to toughen privacy protections in cybersecurity bill Maryland Gov. O’Malley forms political action committee Cantor to Dems: House will vote on ‘your tax hike’ next week Former top Army general slams Romney’s national security credentials Momentum builds for short-term farm bill Inhofe asks EPA to delay pollution rule Murkowski: Interior should consider extending Shell’s Arctic drilling window New US travel warning for Congo singles out Rwandan presence Democrats say Romney beholden to ‘Big Oil’ Seven arrested in probe of Dem Donovan’s fundraising Congress moves toward six-month stopgap to keep government funded Bolton defends Bachmann’s letter House, Senate leaders urge fast action on Russia trade Moran claims victory against ‘Meatless Mondays’ Pelosi enters gun-control debate, stops short of call for stricter legislation White House endorses revised cybersecurity bill Senate panel moves along Pentagon nominations Pelosi: Obama right on gun control Poll: Many Americans don’t know, don’t care about candidates’ religion Outlook for egg bill appears dim Geithner: Criminal charges possible in Libor scandal Nine investigations for OCE in last three months, report finds Obama super-PAC pulls ad using Olympic footage Boehner: House to vote next week on Senate Democratic tax bill Dereg bill passes with all its typos fixed Rep. Capps leads opponent by double digits in Dem poll Nepotism prevalent at Justice Department, says IG report GOPers approve UN disabilities pact despite abortion concerns GOP senators indicate they will move forward with cybersecurity bill Not clear when House will vote on Russia bill: trade panel head Justice Scalia: Cameras in Supreme Court would ‘miseducate’ Americans House expands regulatory freeze with amendment vote Congressional caucus brings rescue animals to Capitol Hill Administration launches new effort against healthcare fraud Poll: Schweikert up double digits over Quayle in Arizona Elected offiicials must stand up to NRA on gun safety At-risk Senate Democrats introduce bill to extend current estate tax levels Privacy safeguards essential to Senate Cybersecurity bill Team Obama to mark 100 days until election with 4,200 grassroots events Lieberman pushes back against Chamber’s opposition to cybersecurity bill LaHood: Oversight will make public transit safer Congress questions DOD moving funds out of healthcare Romney must clarify where he stands on ‘Two-State’ solution Coburn vows to block unanimous consent vote on bill to assist African economies IBM comes out swinging against revised cybersecurity bill House panel easily approves Russia trade bill Lugar OKs transfer of funds to fight AIDS Study: Obama leads world leaders in Twitter popularity, falls short on engagement Filling the Eleventh Circuit vacancies Rockefeller renews mine safety push with revised bill ‘Project Runway All Stars’ winner wants to dress Michelle Obama, Nancy Pelosi Romney, the ‘special relationship,’ and the Mau Mau McConnell criticizes Democrats for tax votes Second typo slows House GOP’s progress on deregulation bill Lawmakers pay tribute to shooting victims Reid says amendments will be accepted on cybersecurity bill Senate panel approves nine Obama ambassador nominees Huckabee endorses GOP Rep. John Mica in Florida primary Rep. Frank, it’s time to say sayonara USDA retracts support of ‘Meatless Monday’ after GOP revolt Pro-Obama super-PAC argues Spanish-language ads are paying off The Tea Party charade News bites: Free ride Poll: Peters holds wide lead over Clarke in member-member matchup News bites: North Dakota readies for natural-gas boom Durbin sees ‘zero’ chance of passing assault weapons ban Dem poll: Hirono leads Lingle by 19 in Hawaii News bites: Millstone Approval of Obama among business owners drops in second quarter Thursday: Deregulation, Colorado resolution, cybersecurity Report: Jeb Bush urged Romney to pick Rubio for VP News bites: Admin. to launch new health fraud fight News bites: eBay looking to tap into under-18 market Obama: ‘AK-47s belong in the hands of soldiers, not in the hands of criminals’ Thursday’s global agenda: Romney crosses the pond Intel chairman blames Iran for deadly attack on Israeli tourists Obama switches to Mr. Nice Guy MORNING READ House sets up amendment votes on deregulation bill Obama: ‘Common sense’ gun control for criminals, mentally ill Firms split on danger of Defense cuts Senate Dems pass $250K tax plan Senate bill requires report from Obama on automatic cuts