The Hill Articles: June 25, 2012

June 25
Bottom Line New bio peers behind Obama’s veil Former ABC News president talks tough calls at network OVERNIGHT ENERGY: The next battle over climate rules, highway bill talks at fever pitch, and more Player of the week: Chief Justice John Roberts Stop the tax hike Rep. Jesse Jackson Jr. takes medical leave of absence for exhaustion Jane Lynch tries 
‘Obama pie’ during White House visit OVERNIGHT TECH: Verizon-cable deal gains steam Holder contempt vote set for Thursday Ron Paul no longer winning T-shirt race Weyants World: June 26, 2012 McCain tells interns it’s ‘Vice President Portman’ Poll finds immigration not top issue for Hispanic voters Primaries forced 
Andrea Mitchell to postpone breast 
cancer recovery OVERNIGHT HEALTH: Supreme Court to rule Thursday Judicial review Eshoo staffer pumped about new QR code Plot theory full of holes Senate ends debate on FDA reauthorization bill OVERNIGHT DEFENSE: New rules for stopping leaks OVERNIGHT MONEY: Senate tees up flood insurance and student loan bills OVERNIGHT CAMPAIGN: Reigning Supreme Dems pick Enyart for open Illinois House seat, give him quick DCCC backing Senate advances flood insurance bill, but more work needed FAA chief’s confirmation hearing not yet cleared for another take off McCain defends creation of Arizona immigration law after Supreme Court ruling Romney: Court should give ‘more latitude’ to the states on immigration Facebook names first woman, Sheryl Sandberg, to board Rep. Issa looking forward to Facebook-themed ice cream DAY’S END ROUND-UP Montana Senate candidates will skip parties’ conventions Obama, on ice cream run, orders hot fudge sundae and offers to treat shop patrons Condoleezza Rice hosts DC fundraiser for super-PAC supporting conservative women White House defends support of new Egyptian president amid GOP criticism Supreme Court to hear Comcast class-action case Palin revives ‘death panels’ claim ahead of Supreme Court decision Dem poll: GOP Rep. Benishek in tough spot in Michigan Grassley: Tax increases, not austerity, are the real problem in Europe White House signals support for flood insurance bill Obama mocks Romney on ‘outsourcing’ vs. ‘offshoring’ in NH campaign speech Obama taps longtime aide Psaki for campaign’s traveling press secretary Study: Hospital costs drop when infants treated better Supreme Court summarily reverses Montana’s Citizens United case Gov. Brewer: High court ‘vindicated’ heart of Ariz. immigration law Reid suggests Senate could hold session into weekend to finish agenda Swing states would see biggest losses in coverage if court strikes health law Top Obama energy aide: ‘Fracking’ rules coming by year’s end Primaries forced Andrea Mitchell to postpone breast cancer recovery T-Mobile drops opposition to Verizon-cable deal Rep. King questions how terrorist group member attended White House meeting Allen West: Obama should ‘denounce’ Muslim Brotherhood ‘takeover in Egypt’ Justice Scalia rips Obama’s deportation directive in dissent on Arizona case Should hedging regulation be tightened? America’s bright spot: Oil and gas Intelligence chief takes new steps to crack down on leaks Pancreatic cancer patients and families deserve hope DC voucher program deserved to be saved Sen. Rubio: I ‘worry’ about balancing family, career Murdoch needles Romney on Twitter over immigration Rep. Quayle: Supreme Court ruling a ‘major victory’ for Arizona’s immigration law Obama hails Arizona decision, ‘concerned’ about remaining law Postal activists try to shame Congress with hunger strike Poll: Obama leads in swing-state New Hampshire Feds: Healthcare law saved seniors billions on prescription drugs Bicyclists worry safety provisions will be dealt away in possible highway bill compromise Weyants World: June 25, 2012 Romney sidesteps Arizona ruling, faults Obama for failing to lead on immigration New Obama ad hits back at Romney ‘doing fine’ attacks Reid praises Supreme Court’s decision on Arizona immigration law GOP looks to chill federal refrigeration regulations again Iran: Stuxnet ‘failed’ to stop nuclear work, as virus reportedly stops operating Sales of new homes rise at fastest rate in two years President, first lady offer men ‘tips’ for first dates Supreme Court to deliver healthcare ruling on Thursday Poll: Jim Matheson in good shape in Utah GOP super-PAC says young people ‘sold bill of goods’ on healthcare law Verizon and T-Mobile agree to spectrum deal Institutional crimes House to push port-security measures this week NRCC looks for votes from ‘Game of Thrones’ fans This Week in Tech: House to consider future of video Our government investing for failure Brunner up big in Missouri Senate primary, according to internal poll Week ahead: Senate renews sea treaty push News bites: Judge blocks Apple-Google patent case The week ahead: Decision time nears on highway spending bill Elizabeth Warren to introduce Obama at Mass. fundraiser Monday: Flood, FDA in the Senate Poll: Hatch holds huge lead ahead of Tuesday’s primary The week ahead: Keystone pipeline, EPA rules in focus News bites: On the move News bites: Federal coal leasing under fire, Debby dampens Gulf oil-and-gas, and more Poll: Hispanic voters focused on economy over immigration Poll: Voters doubt either Romney, Obama win will help economy News bites: Obama wears ‘brave face’ ahead of court decision, and more Lawmakers await Supreme Court healthcare decision Week ahead: The wait is (almost) over This week: A taxing week for Congress Centrist Dold seeks common ground Opinion: Congress, Obama should tear up ‘rule of missing government’ Opinion: Some Dems turning on Obama Hill Poll: Voters: Obama over-reached blocking ‘Fast and Furious’ docs Nail-biting wait is over: Lawmakers ready for Supreme Court’s healthcare ruling Week Ahead: Supreme Court decisions, Holder contempt, deadlines