The Hill Articles: July 27, 2012

A closer look at next week… SEC: Inside traders reaped millions on China firm’s oil deal With Mitt Romney abroad, his vice presidential contenders go on the attack White House clarifies on Churchill bust Sen. Scott Brown disagrees with Chick-fil-A CEO comments Romney aide tweets follower suggestions that mirror VP candidates Dem poll: Heidi Heitkamp up by 6 in North Dakota Michelle Obama joins British royal family at Olympics reception DAY’S END ROUNDUP Rep. Pelosi praises progress, warns against complacency in fighting AIDS Sen. Cornyn blocks White House nominee for Air Force chief Federal court allows company to ignore birth-control mandate Republicans propose formal limits on use of drones in the US Geithner heading to Europe White House export-control strategy near completion House GOP sets up vote next week on one-year farm bill extension HHS seeks new apps to fight heart disease Administration hits China with wind tower tariff in face of GOP criticism Watchdogs raise issues with GOP Armed Services aide Congress ready to cheer for Team USA Texas lawmakers fight effort to label four state salamanders as endangered Romney campaign uses Cantor hitting White House on Israeli capital Michelle Obama gets a ‘lift’ from Olympic wrestler Bristol Palin among ‘Dancing With the Stars All-Stars’ cast Court denies broadcasters’ emergency bid to block political ad rule Sen. Nelson wants to work with Republicans on averting automatic cuts Senate recognizes prostate cancer epidemic for African American men White House projects $1.2 trillion deficit, lower economic growth in 2012 Travelocity fined for violating DOT airfare advertising rules Warren looks to punch back on economy with new ad targeting Brown House to vote on bill that would criminalize some abortions in DC DNC depicts Romney as confused tourist on foreign trip House committees to hit GSA, TSA with more oversight hearings Gillibrand releases five years of tax returns Spokesman: Obama may watch Romneys’ Olympic horse Obama signs pro-Israel legislation, as Romney heads to Israel Senate Democrats unveil bill to end excessive charges on consumer loans Dem ad uses Rubio to hit Rivera RNC targets Obama on the economy during Olympics in TV ad Michelle Obama talks Colorado shooting US approves portion of Keystone pipeline South Carolina Rep. Clyburn: I watch elections alone Groups battle over request from ranchers to ease ethanol rule DCCC going on offensive over middle-class taxes Regional airline grounded: Comair plans to cease operations Senate hearings to address concerns with Syria, eurozone next week Senate amendment would allow Facebook users to share Netflix videos DOT announces $17 billion expansion of transportation loan program Defense lobbying flat despite sequester Barack Obama – hardly a good foreign policy president Rasmussen: Romney leads by 5 percent nationally Mourdock ties Donnelly to Obama, himself to Daniels in new ad Consider broad economic impact of defense cuts Sen. McCaskill reads ‘even the haters’ on Twitter Pro-Romney super-PAC launches radio blitz against Obama Eliminate regulatory burden on small businesses Obama signs security bill as candidates court Israel, Jewish voters Poll: Obama widens lead in Ohio DCCC: Rep. Bachmann leading a ‘witch hunt’ ‘Separate and Unequal’ is unacceptable to Palestinians Dozens of House Dems propose boosting minimum wage to $9.80 an hour Farm bill: The Speaker’s next big headache Time to remember service and courage Pros, cons for Romney in London fundraisers Boehner: ‘I’m partial to Rob Portman’ for VP Barack Obama commands, Hillary Clinton soars, Mitt Romney insults Michelle Obama: President is ‘so jealous of me right now’ Senate bill requires State Dept. ruling on whether Haqqani network is terrorist organization Democratic former Boston mayor endorses Scott Brown in new television ad GDP growth slows to 1.5 percent in June News bites: A look at Olympians’ health insurance Native American tribal leaders: Indian Country shouldn’t be hostage to far-off conflicts News bites: Strange bedfellows The Ridge report Michelle Obama greets Team USA, plays soccer with SpongeBob SquarePants There is more to ObamaCare than meets the eye Kaine fires back at Allen over sequestration New DNC Web ad mocks Romney’s foreign reception News bites: Gen. Alexander warns of rise in cyberattacks on infrastructure Heinrich ad touts his support of the troops News bites: Unwanted record RNC up with presidential ads in Wisconsin Obama campaign touts ‘middle class’ in Olympics-timed ad Giuliani: Rubio would be ‘most exciting pick’ for VP Romney says he’s ‘convinced’ London ready for Olympics Friday’s global agenda: Deadline day at the UN for an arms trade treaty Schumer: Play ‘hardball’ on China oil McConnell keeps spotlight off GOP ‘You didn’t build that’ remarks won’t change Obama’s strategy on the stump News bites: Shell scales back Arctic plans, natural-gas prices weigh on industry profits, and more MORNING READ