The Hill Articles: July 8, 2012

Rep. Peterson’s compromise 2012 farm bill plows rift into House Democrats Bill Kristol: Romney camp has reason to ‘worry’ Healthcare law’s mandate isn’t ‘largest tax,’ despite Republican claims Obama ad calls for Romney to release more tax returns Dems slam Romney over offshore finances, call for more tax returns DNC ad hits Romney over Koch-hosted Hamptons fundraiser McCain: ‘Important that Romney go to Israel’ Gov. O’Malley: Romney ‘bet against America’ with offshore holdings McCain slams Obama handling of Syrian crisis as ‘shameful’ Durbin: Romney is ‘ObamaCare daddy’ Haley Barbour: Romney has to give voters reason to back him DNC chairwoman: Romney ‘most extreme’ on immigration Obama adviser Gibbs digs in on raising taxes on high-income earners House members clash over how to cooperate McConnell says he has no regrets over backing Justice Roberts confirmation RNC head: Democrats living in a ‘fantasyland’ over state of economy McConnell demurs on Romney criticism DNC head calls Romney to release more tax returns detailing offshore holdings McConnell sees 50-50 chance of GOP winning back Senate majority Rep. Rangel holds 990-vote lead as count ends in contested NY Democratic primary Clinton hails international pledges to donate $16B for Afghan development Obama, Clinton vow US support for Libya after national elections Outside groups switch election tactics to keep their donors secret Jobs data has Bernanke back in spotlight Manufacturers blame unemployment woes on uncertainty over ‘fiscal cliff’ Industry expects to see compromise Senate cybersecurity framework soon Romney-Boehner bond grows stronger Rep. Barney Frank weds longtime partner