The Hill Articles: September 4, 2012

Democratic female lawmakers rally female-convention goers AOPA Reception at The Liberty Reid renews his assault on Romney’s tax records at convention Congresswomen rally female convention attendees Romney tweets: ‘The government belongs to us’ Ex-Rep. Goode qualifies for presidential ballot in Virginia, frustrating Republicans Israel ambassador denies he said GOP policies were harmful to his nation Gov. Quinn fact-checks Romney-Ryan Convention cities reflect contrast in housing market’s recovery House Republican saves child’s life Charlotte speech increases rumors Kerry is up for Hillary Clinton’s job Top union official hits Romney as outsourcer Dem lawmakers raise funds in Charlotte, but not from Obama Yes, we are better off than four years ago Democrats have reins after 
Republicans flub their convention in Tampa, Fla. Democrats approve party platform Democrats face tough decision on whether to move Obama speech Eva Longoria ‘100 percent’ confident in Obama victory over Romney Rep. Barbara Lee: Obama ‘changed our course’ Castro will defend Obama’s economic record in keynote Ryan: Debt topping $16 trillion ‘serious threat to our economy’ Markey questions FBI data collection in wake of hack Weyants World: September 4, 2012 Bishop fights criminal allegations with new ad FBI: Hackers’ claim ‘totally false’ Enviro group hits Michigan congressman with new ad Biden and Emanuel to watch first lady’s speech together RNC releases new Web video attacking Obama on passing $16 trillion benchmark Energy efficiency event hosted by Ingersoll Rand, The Hill and The Echo Foundation AFL-CIO head calls NFL replacement referees ‘scabs,’ ‘incompetent’ Salazar: ‘We feel good’ about energy policy heading into election President Obama expresses support for peace process in Colombia Wasserman Schultz gavels in Democratic National Convention Romney defended Mass. healthcare mandate as ‘ultimate conservative idea’ GAO: Congress can vote on Obama’s welfare changes Poll: Voters sour on GOP convention, but Romney favorables outpace Obama White House launches new mobile app DAY’S END ROUNDUP Why North Carolina is ‘the’ battleground state Making the case for four more years Treasury reports national debt exceeds $16 trillion for first time Hill’s breakfast on defense, homeland security and global affairs National debt reaches $16 trillion as Dems begin their convention Democrats announce goal to end veterans’ homelessness Key designer of fuel mileage standards to leave EPA First lady: Charlotte speech will focus on president’s values California Dem bashes GOP convention for lack of diversity, mean-spiritedness Giffords launches Gabby PAC to back Democratic candidates House GOP to hammer health law in 9/11 hearing UAW chief gets prime-time slot as Obama touts auto recovery US should designate Haqqani Network as a terrorist organization Romney: Humans contribute to climate change, more regulations not the answer Opinion: The two Clinton legacies that Obama should continue Opinion: Make my day, Mitt Ryan’s lyin’ problem Sen. Brown’s campaign launches site to preempt Warren’s convention address Pentagon: Secrets divulged in SEAL’s book on bin Laden raid Obama campaign hasn’t seen Clinton speech, but has ‘absolute confidence’ in former president New AFP ad: Healthcare law like Canada’s system Dem platform opens up issue of Puerto Rico statehood Democratic platform diverges with GOP on cybersecurity Axelrod makes Ryan joke using marathon time Dem platform vows to defend Internet freedom The DISCUS party at the Music Factory New RNC Web videos push Obama-Carter parallels CDC: Americans’ high blood pressure ‘out of control’ LGBT community still rendered invisible by party platforms Top Clinton aide denies report that he plans to vote for Romney Senate Democrats not counting on money from President Obama The Hill’s reception on jobs and economy Sebelius: Under Ryan plan, Medicare guarantee ‘gone’ Sen. Klobuchar says Senate can move ahead on bipartisan energy bill Attacking Obama on gas prices is ‘baloney,’ says Dem governor Southern Dem says Kerry the wrong choice to speak on national security Obama will watch first lady’s Charlotte speech from the White House Ryan keeps hammering ‘are you better off’ at Ohio rally AFL-CIO chief rallies labor delegates, takes aim at Romney’s Bain record IG report: DOE energy conservation efforts falling short Where do the candidates stand on medical research? Democrats see high election stakes on issue of immigration reform Navistar withdraws protest over JLTV decision Priorities USA Action has best month yet Obama campaign continues to harp on Mitt Romney’s taxes in new ad Pelosi: Women have ‘most to gain’ by Obama reelection, will lose with Romney Hacker group leaks 1 million Apple IDs from breached FBI computer Democratic platform sticks with Obama campaign slogan Sen. Durbin ‘planning’ on running for reelection in ’14 Dems hope Clinton helps Obama with reminder of glory years Obama campaign: ‘We care about fact-checks’ Remembering the ’70s with Sen. Klobuchar Tea Party leader says Obama doesn’t ‘love America the way we do’ Nelson leads Mack in Florida Senate race House panel will hold hearing on IRS role in implementing healthcare law Sen. Leahy: Third Batman movie is the best NAHB Tribute To Veterans Tuesday Convention Lunchbreak from Charlotte Dem platform differs from GOP on trade with Russia Barbour wanted NJ Gov. Christie ‘to put a hot poker under Obama’s butt’ during Tampa speech Freddie Mac announces steps to help homeowners affected by Isaac Dem platform touts auto bailout, mileage standards, and calls for ‘long-term’ transportation funding GOP platform a nightmare for American workers NRCC out with three new ads in Kentucky, Pennsylvania and Wisconsin Elections are about the future Twitter launches event page for the Democratic convention Manufacturing contracts for the third straight month Constitution cited less in Dem platform News bites: Convention No. 2 Dem platform: Unions built ‘greatest middle class world has ever known’ Dem platform argues for some defense cuts The Hill’s Tuesday Morning DNC Review News bites: Cambodia to deport Pirate Bay co-founder News bites: Oil production restarts, but prices still rising Tuesday: Michelle Obama to speak on first day of Democratic convention News bites: The old normal Report: Paul Ryan’s Secret Service codename is ‘Bowhunter’ The Hill and Ingersoll Rand breakfast Obama phones actor Kal Penn in new campaign video Sarah Palin tweets booster seat, knocks Obama’s ’empty chair’ leadership Ryan: Speech didn’t say Obama responsible for GM plant closure Obama gives himself an ‘incomplete’ Obama surveys Isaac damage: ‘We’re here to help’ President says Romney camp running against ‘fictional’ Obama House Majority PAC takes aim at Rigell The Hill Poll: Voters say second term for Obama undeserved, country is worse off Asking voters to look ahead, not backward, is a tough sell for Obama Dems confident about holding Senate despite being outspent by Republicans Opinion: Why North Carolina is ‘the’ battleground state Opinion: Big labor could use some love Opinion: Making the case for four more years Clearance in Aisle 3! Obama camp puts entire inventory on sale Potty-themed souvenirs bring yuck factor to Charlotte convention Deval Patrick: It is the Tar Heel State, right? Gov. Rendell says that Ryan is biggest wuss of Republican convention Dem foreign-policy plank slams GOP’s ‘Cold War mentality’ Dems back global climate deal in platform Unions dig in for Obama despite disappointment with his record Obama takes swipe at Bush during Gulf trip Nicki Minaj raps Mitt Romney endorsement Rep. Becerra: Hispanics won’t buy Romney’s economic policies