The Hill Articles: November 18, 2012

Biden tours Sandy damage in NJ, pledges continued federal aid Sen. Wyden: Congress ‘in the dark’ on natural gas exports Five ‘ObamaCare’ battles to watch McCain unlikely to support any Secretary of State nominee without Benghazi answers Jindal: Republicans need to stop saying ‘stupid things’ Graham on Romney ‘gifts’ remark: ‘When you’re in a hole, stop digging’ Rep. Rogers: ‘No intelligence failure’ in Benghazi response Sen. McCain calls for Bill Clinton to lead Israel-Palestinian talks Rep. Rogers: ‘Not sure’ Obama didn’t know of Petraeus probe before election Pelosi: No fiscal-cliff deal without higher tax rates on the wealthy Romney’s top Hispanic surrogate calls ‘gifts’ comment ‘insulting’ GOP Rep. Price: Higher tax rates ‘doesn’t solve the problem’ Sen. Chambliss: Rice needs to share what ‘White House directed her to say’ Obama ‘supportive’ of Israel, urges caution on ‘ramping up’ Gaza fight Sen. Rubio’s visit to Iowa fuels speculation over 2016 plans Interior to probe deadly Gulf oil platform fire Retiring Ron Paul to make his case for liberty on college campuses next year Lawmakers scramble to finish postal service fix Banks push to keep bailout-era lifeline Lowey, Kaptur fight for Democrats’ top spending panel slot heats up Historians hit pay dirt with Twain coin Rep. West wins legal challenge