Jul 30 2008
July 30 – Morning News
Top Stories
Washington Times
Editorial: Energy fix: enact legislation
National Review Online Dems Over a Domestic Barrel
Middle East
Wall Street Journal
Turf War Hits Iraq’s Oil Industry
U.S., Iraq Move Closer To Reaching a Security Deal
The Christian Science Monitor
Iraqis more secure, but few are finding jobs
Can Iraq’s new calm hold?
Sons of Iraq made Iraq safer. What’s their mission now?
USA Today
Afghan-Pakistani border clashes up
Washington Times
Rivalry to Taliban ‘not welcome’
Associated Press
Panel lifts ban; Iraqis to participate
Diyala operation targets al Qaeda
Security fears limit tourism growth
Los Angeles Times
Iraq army flexes its muscle in Diyala province
The Washington Post
Sunni Insurgents Targeted in Diyala Province
The New York Times
Iraqi Army Seeks Out Insurgents and Arms in Diyala, Backed by U.S. Forces
C.I.A. Outlines Pakistan Links With Militants
Friedman: Drilling in Afghanistan
Economy/Housing
Wall Street Journal
Stimulus Program Is Working To Lift Spending, Study Says
The Politico
Bush signs housing bill in private; no ceremony for Dodd, Frank
Roll Call
Outlook Gloomy for Colombia Trade Deal
Budget/Spending
CongressDaily
GOP Blasts House Dems For Pre-Filing Rule On Mil-Con
Roll Call
Conservatives to Push for Earmark Moratorium
CQ Today
Veterans’ Spending Bill Could Break the Appropriations Ice on House Floor
USA Today
Editorial: Deficit nears a half trillion
Energy
CongressDaily
Fate Of Speculation, Extenders Bills Linked
The Christian Science Monitor
Aviation leaders urge Congress to act on energy policy – now
The Politico
Rep. Blunt: Dems use rules to keep lid on oil drilling
Human Events
Op-Ed: Why are Democrats opposed to Oil, Guns, and Free Speech?
Newt: Lower Gas Prices or Go on a Five Week Vacation?
Bloomberg
Bush Signs Rescue Plan for Homeowners, Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac Into Law
CQ Today
House Expedites Speculation Bill, But Senate Amendment Fight Drags On
USA Today
Deals cut for energy, land use
Associated Press
Bush urges Congress to expand offshore drilling
The Hill
Movement toward energy vote deal slows
The Washington Times
Opinion: Energy fix: enact legislation
Opinion: Congress must work now
The Washington Times
GOP renews offensive on domestic drilling
The New York Times
Energy Prices Are Bright Sliver in Grim Economy
Washington Times
Editorial: Energy fix: enact legislation
Secretary Bodman: Congress must work now
National Review Online
Houston Chronicle
Coalition is seeking more offshore drilling
Chicago Tribune
Barack Obama talks energy with House Democrats
Politico
Rep. Blunt: Dems use rules to keep lid on oil drilling
Minneapolis Star Tribune
Bachmann seeks House vote on oil exploration
The Tribune
Ted Poe speaks at July Chamber Luncheon
Franklin News Post
International Relations
United Press International
Olympics visitors warned of digital monitoring
Los Angeles Times
Strike on Iran still possible, U.S. tells Israel
Company at heart of indictment figured in Pakistan dispute
The Washington Post
Trade Talks Crumble in Feud Over Farm Aid
Editorial: Doha’s Demise
The New York Times
After 7 Years, Talks on Trade Collapse
Agenda
Wall Street Journal
Grassley, Dingell Lead Calls For Overhauling FDA
CQ Today
Higher Education Rewrite Set to Clear
House Adopts Apology for Slavery and Jim Crow Laws
The Hill
Editorial: Counting SCHIP votes
The Washington Post
House Issues An Apology For Slavery
Democrats Urge Head Of EPA To Resign
Lawmakers
Wall Street Journal
Alaska’s Sen. Stevens Indicted On Corruption Claims
Editorial: The Stevens Indictment
CongressDaily
Stevens Says He Will Stay And Fight
The Politico
Criminal case ices GOP plans
House GOP not defending Stevens
Senate legend laid low by ethics scandal
Roll Call
Stevens Indicted on 7 Counts
Senate GOP Reeling
Editorial: No Confidence
CQ Today
Stevens Surrenders Committee Posts
Indictment’s Seven Counts Stem From Stevens’ Financial Disclosure Forms
Los Angeles Times
Ted Stevens scandal puts Republican Senate seat in play
Pelosi hopes her new book is more popular than Congress
The Washington Post
Sen. Stevens Indicted On 7 Corruption Counts
For GOP, Stevens Indictment Is Latest in a String of Setbacks
Editorial: Mr. Stevens’s Extreme Makeover
The New York Times
Senator’s House Becomes a Symbol of a Political Earthquake
Administration
Wall Street Journal
Bush Calls for New Highway Tolls, More Private Funding of Roads
Editorial: FCC.politics.gov
USA Today
Editorial: Not just another case of routine partisan politics
The Hill
Senate Dems call on EPA chief to resign
Los Angeles Times
Guantanamo prosecution doesn’t rest in Hamdan case
Opinion: The putsch that imperiled America
Air Force nominee Schwartz faces questions about Iraq testimony
The Washington Post
Bush Tells Chinese Dissidents He Will Push Beijing to Make Reforms
Elections
CongressDaily
Obama Talks Policy More Than Politics To House Democrats
San Francisco Chronicle
McCain talks energy
The Politico
Obama hailed by House Dems
Obama has cash to attack McCain’s base
Roll Call
Lobbyists Give to Obama Campaign
Obama Talks Policy, Politics With Democrats
Bloomberg
Obama’s Spending, Tax Plans Add Up to Bigger Deficits, Budget Experts Say
Chicago Tribune
Barack Obama talks energy with House Democrats
The Hill
Obama vows to review Bush’s executive orders
McCain has no evidence of skin cancer
For McCain, it’s ‘Who do you trust?’
The Washington Times
Campaign trail drains the Hill of staffers
Opinion: European tour or vacation?
Los Angeles Times
McCain gets an earful from Mr. Right
Wall Street Journal
Editorial: McCain’s Tax Blunder
The Washington Post
McCain Charge Against Obama Lacks Evidence
Milbank: President Obama Continues Hectic Victory Tour
The New York Times
McCain Skin Spot Is Not Cancerous
Obama’s Quest to Find a Running Mate Sends His Researchers on the Road
Editorial: Low-Road Express
Pittsburgh Tribune-Review
Editorial: Obama’s missed visit
Items of Interest
The Hill
Roll Call
Heard on the Hill
USA Today
Magnitude-5.4 earthquake rattles S. California
Men become happier than women by midlife
Feds: Synthetic turf OK, kids ‘not at risk’ from lead exposure
Alicia Keys, Jack White to sing 007 theme tune
Inventor believes jet packs are ready to take off
Associated Press
South L.A. gets cap on fast food
Wildfires force closure of road near Yosemite
Out-of-state gays OK’d for nuptials
Exploding oxygen tank hit cabin of Qantas jet
Roll Call
Staffer for Webb Found Dead on Virginia Roadside
LA Times
Post-quake callers overload phone systems
Chronic homeless population down 15%, U.S. says
Washington Times
H Street thrives despite crime
The Washington Post
2 Iraqi Athletes Set for Beijing After IOC Lifts Ban
Editorial: Olympic Reprieve
Real Clear Politics
James Rosen: WFB, Playboy & the Struggle for the Soul of America
