The Hill Articles: April 12, 2013

Industry backs GOP bill to constrain EPA Contentious GOP primary likely in New Hampshire Senate race Boxer calls for investigation into mortgage settlement violations Bloomberg-backed group launches ad pressuring senators on gun control A closer look at next week… Treasury: China not manipulating currency GOP lawmaker targets ‘sue and settle’ regulations Iran sanctions lifted on three companies Justice Department: FCC should help Sprint, T-Mobile buy frequencies NOAA: Arctic summers to be nearly ice-free earlier than predicted Report: Federal ‘clean coal’ power project faces uncertain future RNC members reaffirm party’s opposition to same-sex marriage Organizing for Action camped out in HQ of teachers union Immigration detention level ‘mandate’ is an obstacle to reform Judiciary Committee examines comprehensive immigration reform next week Boehner and the squeeze play Obamas donated $12K to disease groups in 2012 Clapper: North Korea is ‘toughest intelligence target’ for United States Parents to Obama: Order rearview cameras on cars Obama defies Putin, publishes list of 18 blacklisted Russians House GOP preps multiple oversight efforts next week House Intelligence Committee Dems push for privacy changes in CISPA Fleet Week, July 4 celebration latest victims of sequester GOP members question healthcare ‘navigators’ ‘Veep’ star dines with veep Obamas’ income, effective tax rate dropped last year, return shows Determining appropriate corporate tax rate Republicans probe PR spending at NIH EMILY’s List launching effort to elect female president Sebelius: Exchanges will be ready on time, no need for backup plan Cantor says GOP will bring forward bill to avoid debt default Norquist: Chained CPI is Obama trap Kerry warns that North Korea missile launch would be ‘huge mistake’ Jewell sworn in as interior chief Rep. Cohen: Lauper ‘hot’ tweet a ruse Early exposure to STEM education benefits children, economy Pentagon, US intelligence back off North Korea nuclear claims Carney: North Korea not capable of launching nuclear-armed missile Congress quietly repeals financial transparency rules for government officials Pay equity for women opposed by entire Texas Republican congressional delegation Rep. Steve Stockman: ‘If babies had guns, they wouldn’t be aborted’ House GOP to advance Keystone pipeline bill next week House votes to freeze labor relations board Poll: Rand Paul has early advantage over Marco Rubio America’s quiet victory in Afghanistan Lawmakers to FAA: Explain flight tower closures McCain: Kim Jong Un is ‘a clown’ Vulnerable Senate Democrats off to quick fundraising starts Lawmakers threaten to oppose trade deal unless Japan lowers auto barriers Tobacco products should have special treatment in trade deal House agency names new regs chief Energy taxes are no budget solution Rep. Honda a proud Trekkie Paul Ryan will not end abortion, but North Dakota might Former TARP watchdog joins Venable law firm High-speed trading exec in mix for SEC job Kerry: North Korea missile threats ‘unacceptable by any standard’ Biofuels are not the problem Adm. Stavridis to head Naval Institute upon retirement Sierra Club brings on new labor director Monday’s meeting announcements: Arts and astronomy Ex-lawmaker accuses aides of sabotage House to take up key cybersecurity bills next week Monday’s new regs: Grain fees and wool fiberglass Wiped from terrorist list, Iranian group hires former senator as lobbyist McHenry won’t run against Sen. Hagan in North Carolina Feinstein bill aims to combat organized crime, drug trafficking News bites: What’s possible here? Poll: Nation hits six-year high in optimism US paves way for Japan to join talks on Pacific trade deal Russia threatens to blacklist 104 Americans Explosive package mailed to Arizona Sheriff Arpaio News bites: There’s an app for that hijack News bites: Waiting on rates Senate must end uncertainty at NLRB Group using apparent al Qaeda recruitment video to slam McConnell on guns News bites: Winklevoss twins invest in bitcoins Poll: Support for gay marriage increases, as does opposition to abortion Cohen tweets, then deletes, Cyndi Lauper is ‘hot’ after White House show Shifting the approach to solve veteran unemployment News bites: ‘Crash inspections’ find major problems at compounding pharmacies Organizing for Action banks $4.9 million in first quarter donations Murphy asks Murdoch to cancel coverage of NRA-sponsored NASCAR race House to repeal STOCK Act reporting requirement for senior officials Family Research Council says ‘don’t send a dime’ to GOP News bites: Climate change didn’t cause 2012 drought, fed study says House GOP shows little appetite for Senate gun control measure Colbert Busch steps outside brother’s shadow, into glare of spotlight MORNING READ Paul Ryan: Republicans must stay strong on abortion to win elections ‘Veep’ star: Show tries to be ‘ambiguous’