Roll Call

1. Obama to Challenge GOP Economic Agenda on Boehner's Turf - President Barack Obama chose Cleveland for a speech next week on the economy because that is where House Minority Leader John Boehner (R-Ohio) laid out his party's economic agenda last week, a top White House official said Friday.
2. Former NRCC Treasurer Pleads Guilty to Embezzling Funds - The former treasurer of the National Republican Congressional Committee pleaded guilty Friday to embezzling $845,000 from GOP campaign committees over a seven-year period, during which he transferred cash from campaign accounts he controlled to his own bank account.
3. Orszag Signs On as New York Times Columnist - Peter Orszag, the former head of the Office of Management and Budget, has landed a new gig: contributing columnist for the New York Times.
4. Rangel Drops Another $110,000 In Legal Fees - Rep. Charlie Rangel's legal troubles are continuing to drain campaign money, as the New York Democrat's attention is divided between the Sept. 14 primary and his looming ethics trial.
5. Obama: 'No Quick Fix' for Economic Woes - President Barack Obama went to the Rose Garden on Friday morning to try to allay concerns about the state of the economy and new job figures showing unemployment on the rise.
6. House GOP Leaders Hit Obama Over Rising Unemployment - House Republican leaders took after President Barack Obama's economic policies Friday after new job figures showed unemployment rising for the first time in four months.
7. Johnson Outraises Feingold in Wisconsin Pre-Primary Period - Republican challenger Ron Johnson brought in more money in July and August than Sen. Russ Feingold (D) in Wisconsin, according to pre-primary figures released by the two campaigns Thursday.
8. Gibbs Defends Obama's Efforts to Help House Democrats - White House spokesman Robert Gibbs on Thursday defended President Barack Obama's track record of campaigning for House Democrats as new polling shows their party taking a nose dive.
9. Alaska's Miller Wants Seats on Judiciary and Armed Services - Alaska Republican Joe Miller said in an interview Wednesday that he is interested in serving on the Senate Judiciary and Armed Services committees should he beat Sitka Mayor Scott McAdams (D) this November for the seat now held by Sen. Lisa Murkowski (R).
10. Texas Democrat Repays Foundation for Scholarships - Rep. Eddie Bernice Johnson has repaid about $31,000 to the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation, the Associated Press reported Wednesday.