• Michael Jackson fans raise money to defeat Rep. Peter King (HuffPo).

• Rep. Kaptur get $3.5 billion sweetener in climate bill (Washington Times).

• Bill threatens Congress’ shield from insider trading laws (Washington independent).

• Mid-session House vote trend analysis (CQ).

• “Obama is on pace to be the most successful Oval Office occupant in more than half a century when measured by his ability to get Congress to vote his way” (CQ).

• Payday lenders argue that a 390% APR isn’t actually a bad deal (Afflicter).

• The latest edition of Chris Bowers’ 2010 Senate predictions (Open Left).

• Al Franken, policy wonk (Yglesias).

• Will Harry Reid’s “gentle persuasion” be enough to pass climate change legislation? (The Vine

• Sen. Whitehouse says a second stimulus is “probably needed” (Glenn Thrush).

• Legislative support – votes and co-sponsors – on a map (Bill Maps).

• Sen. Kohl wants an investigation of deceptive cell phone company practices (WaPo).

• Treasury ready to twist arms over consumer protections agency (Reuters).

• Anti-gay Reps. use an Elton John concert to raise cash (Party Time).
  
  

Have a link to share? Send it to us here.