The Hill Articles: July 5, 2012

Gallup: Employment gender gap persists Crying woman thanks Obama for healthcare law at campaign stop Anti-poverty activists denounce House farm bill Roemer and Johnson get more federal matching funds Rural energy programs cut under House panel’s version of farm bill GOP official: Romney raised $100 million for the month of June Dem lawmaker criticizes Rep. Mica for tying highway bill to former President Eisenhower Study: Stem cell work boosts Parkinson’s research Experts split on whether tech companies will cooperate with repressive regimes UN council affirms support for Internet freedom Rep. Paul’s ‘audit the Fed’ bill expected on House floor this month Obama, Romney camps ready for jobs report DAY’S END ROUNDUP Rep. Joe Walsh gets into shouting match with CNN host over ‘true hero’ remark Poll: Health law will hurt economy more than help Romney marks Venezuela National Day by calling out Chavez Napolitano on weird weather and climate change: ‘There’s a pattern here’ Senators ask industry for help explaining danger of defense cuts Mike Huckabee hits Missouri TV in support of Senate candidate Akin House panel’s draft of farm bill cuts $35B House GOP looks to speed US mining of rare-earth minerals McCain praises Clinton for handling of Pakistan supply routes Sen. Rockefeller in Costa Concordia documentary: Cruise ships too large to be safe Countries vie for best apple pie in State Department contest Judge questions whether patents should protect software Poll: Romney favorability rating remains low Norquist: ‘ObamaCare is ObamaTax’ US sanctions Eritrean military officials over links to Somali terror group DSCC raised $2.5M in three days following healthcare ruling Report: US releases financial aid to Pakistan after supply routes reopened US consulate’s July 4th Web post goes viral in China Report: Retiring Rep. McCotter wrote TV comedy pilot Ron, Rand Paul to back libertarian manifesto for ‘Internet freedom’ Planned layoffs fall to 13-month low in June Rep. Broun vows to continue floor fight against spending increases in 2013 Report: Retiring Rep. McCotter wrote TV comedy pilot No apologies from outgoing Nuclear Regulatory Commission chairman Rep. Tierney addresses gambling allegations, vows to stay in race Obama knocks Romney on auto bailout in Ohio Oversight report: Countrywide offered mortgage discounts to lawmakers, staff Another Obama-backed energy firm may be close to collapse NATO trucks begin crossing Afghan-Pakistan border Obama: Health law ‘here to stay’ Iraq bolsters security on Syrian border amid growing al Qaeda threat The four faces of Mitt Romney and his mandate mess GOVERNMENT RELATIONS AND PUBLIC AFFAIRS ADMINISTRATIVE COORDINATOR AND PROJECT ASSISTANT GOVERNMENT RELATIONS AND PUBLIC AFFAIRS ADMINISTRATIVE COORDINATOR AND PROJECT ASSISTANT GOP works to regain advantage in health mandate ‘tax’ debate Rep. Jackson’s condition ‘more serious’ than thought, getting in-patient treatment Broadcasters look to delay political ad rule Draft of farm bill coming soon from House committee GOP hopes USA fails Report: Iran hiding identities of ships that contain excess oil House Dem asks Obama to signal willingness to tap oil reserves in wake of Iran missile tests WikiLeaks to release 2.4 million emails involving Syrian government EU deals heavy blow to anti-piracy agreement Obama, first lady tweet for Malia’s birthday Survey: CEO confidence in economy drops dramatically Ann Romney: Obama Team has one strategy: ‘Kill Romney’ Services sector expanded at a slower pace in June Wall Street Journal: Romney campaign ‘politically dumb’ over healthcare In Ohio, Obama to highlight trade suit against China on autos House committee to increase pressure for Dodd-Frank repeal in July News bites: Airport art News bites: HTC wins patent ruling over Apple Chief Justice Roberts’s Machiavellian supreme play Two positive reports released on jobs Ann Romney says woman could be VP Romney criticizes Chief Justice Roberts on healthcare decision Obama campaign pressures Romney on finances, offshore holdings News bites: Break out the knife News bites: Romney slams Roberts, and more News bites: Report says ‘collusion’ caused Japanese nuke plant disaster President launches bus tour in key swing states Ohio, Pennsylvania Boxer to tout highway bill in California Marine Corps band plays Romney song for Obama on White House lawn