The Hill Articles: June 18, 2012

Bottom Line Player of the Week: Rep. John Mica (R-Fla.) Exiting Afghanistan: A regional approach P90X creator wants Boehner to be next workout buddy OVERNIGHT ENERGY: Climate rules, earthquakes, fracking in focus Congressman says ‘nay’ to eating out with horses Obama ‘encouraged’ by talk with Merkel at G20 Dodd devotes afternoon to some father-daughter time Hoyer preps Dems for a partisan summer Durbin defends legality of Obama deportation policy Handle with care: Senator’s house on the move Congress should stop subsidizing the 
utility industry with our children’s health Mercury rule could upset 
energy supply, should be reset Snowe and Warner call for cybersecurity compromise Authors bite at Romney dog tale in new book Unplugged: 50 Most Beautiful Nominees Embattled medical debt collector hires second lobby firm OVERNIGHT HEALTH: Still waiting for SCOTUS Ex-Democratic Rep. Davis: ‘I didn’t get what I voted for’ in Obama The bipartisanship myth Neil Munro’s incivility Senate confirms nominee for District Judge in South Carolina OVERNIGHT DEFENSE: Obama and Putin meet face to face Weyants World: June 19, 2012 OVERNIGHT TECH: Lawmakers move against UN regulation of the Internet OVERNIGHT MONEY: Dimon back on Capitol Hill Obama’s green team criticizes the media OVERNIGHT CAMPAIGN: Tracking the Hispanic vote Montana Democrats slams Rehberg for backing ‘Wall Street’ tax cuts McCain and Reid introduce legislation creating national boxing commission Sen. Manchin to skip Democratic convention Report: Pregnancy line was struck from guide to ‘morning-after pill’ Report: Drones top list of accident-prone aircraft in the Air Force House passes resolution regretting Chinese discrimination in the 1800s Clemens speaks after verdict of not guilty Romney Super PAC launches $7 million ad campaign, fundraises with potential VPs Jury acquits Roger Clemens on charges of lying to Congress DAY’S END ROUNDUP Advocacy groups urge Facebook not to advertise to kids White House waves veto pen at measure to nix EPA pollution rule Obama presses for improved trade ties with Russia Obama daughters forbidden from using Facebook Brown agrees to Kennedy Institute debate on condition widow Vicki Kennedy stays neutral Rep. Himes predicts comedy gold from Obama’s choice for Romney debate proxy Romney sons to appear on ‘Conan’ US, South Africa step up trade relationship AFL-CIO wants labor board intervene in fight with United Airlines Obama taps Sen. Kerry to play Romney in presidential debate rehearsals Reid welcomes Obama’s immigration announcement because Congress couldn’t act Obama and Putin issue joint call for democratic transition in Syria Romney campaigns from Mississippi river boat in Iowa Obama’s pick for ambassador to Iraq withdraws his nomination Report: Western intelligence agencies feeding information to Syrian rebels Republican predicts Obama will back down from veto threat Obama hails Greek election as ‘positive prospect’ at G-20 summit Authors bite at Romney dog tale in new book Rubio to shelve DREAM Act for now House Dems demand White House veto of defense budget Hearing to revive natural-gas climate battle GOP senators press IRS to keep nonprofit donors secret GOP blasts Obama on House floor for ‘imperial’ immigration decision McCain: ‘Nostalgia’ for old Russian empire contributing to support of Assad in Syria Mexican president thanks Obama for ‘valor and courage’ in immigration order Holder agrees to meet with Issa Sen. Boxer to TSA: Provide more information for injured military veterans Poll: Many GOPers OK with ruling that upholds parts of healthcare law Mexican leader praises Obama’s ‘valor and courage’ on illegal immigrant issue McCain: Russia backing Syria over longing for ‘old Russian empire’ Obama boosts bioterrorism defenses House to vote on bill boosting penalties for counterfeit pharmaceuticals Romney: ‘We’re going to win Wisconsin’ and the White House Pentagon laments military power grab in Egypt House panel to hold hearing on ‘understanding military options’ in Iran Obama: Greek election shows ‘positive’ prospects for reform When bigger is in fact better Allen West says he’s ‘dejected’ by Romney’s answers on immigration Obama’s Hispanic support surges with new deportation policy, poll finds Lawmaker will continue to push alternative to DREAM Act Pawlenty slams Obama immigration move as ‘political’ Falling gas prices cut DC cab costs as fuel charge expires Doctors group touts drop in medical claims errors Mexico invited to join US-backed Pacific free trade agreement talks State: Iranian opposition group must relocate if it wants to lose terror designation Boehner announces deal to expand District school voucher plan Weyants World: June 18, 2012 Iran nuclear talks resume in Moscow Romney campaign bus gets a Twitter feed Romney predicts victory at star-studded bus tour stop in Wisconsin The new Munro Doctrine Rep. West says he won’t challenge Boehner for leadership Insurer drops Russian ship’s coverage after Clinton’s helicopter accusations ‘Mister Marshmallow’ does it again Supreme Court says drug companies don’t have to pay sales reps overtime ‘White nationalism’ group registers to lobby in Washington Avoiding financial ruin Prosperity for many or misery for all? In Rio we will choose the future we want Wayne Powell’s challenge to Eric Cantor: Mudcat v. the Establishment Google releases censorship data Will the House block the Farm Bill pig-out? Homebuilder confidence hits highest point in five years Dem Heitkamp goes on offense on healthcare in North Dakota The need to restrict prolonged solitary confinement Hispanic media mogul Cristina Saralegui endorses Obama House Republican proposes ban on use of armed drones in the US Key religious group supports human-rights measure linked to Russia trade Ann Romney needles Obamas for trips The immutability of art The week ahead: Battles over EPA and drilling rage on Capitol Hill Rosoboronexport should be designated for sanctions This Week in Tech: Senate to examine Universal-EMI deal The week ahead: Highway bill in danger of hitting a dead end President Obama should reconsider, reverse immigration executive order News bites: Microsoft expected to unveil tablet Romney ad says Obama out of time on the economy Bahraini Ambassador Houda Nonoo: As Bahrain continues to reform, everyone must join in dialogue Week ahead: Syria looms over G-20 Summit News bites: Fired Poll: Independent King up big in Maine Senate race News bites: Team-building Dem super-PAC blasts George Allen for fiscal irresponsibility Romney’s sons featured in Father’s Day campaign video Easy Monday: Suspension bills in the House, judicial nominee in the Senate Palin doesn’t mention Romney in address to conservative bloggers Father’s Day video highlights Obama’s relationship with daughters News bites: Ginsburg signals ‘sharp disagreement’ on the court, and more News bites: Chesapeake Energy’s next moves, OPEC’s headwinds, and more Monday’s global agenda: Egypt’s democratic experience at risk Week ahead: Waiting on the Supreme Court Europe’s debt turmoil tops G-20 agenda Obama pleads for voters’ patience The Hill Poll: Voters fear US could slip into a double-dip recession Opinion: Defeat of healthcare law would erode voters’ trust in Supreme Court Opinion: Lawmakers haven’t run out of time to craft a bipartisan deficit deal Rep. Roe’s mission to rescue fellow veterans from trauma, unemployment For lawmakers hoping to push major legislation, it’s now, or after November Supreme Court police prepared for ruling on healthcare reform law Boehner campaigns with Romney, says he can deliver Ohio