The Hill Articles: April 14, 2013

Santorum hospitalized, cancels trip to Iowa Supreme Court wrestles with right to patent human genes George W. Bush becomes a grandfather Report: US willing to ‘reach out’ to North Korea, says Kerry Pro-Obama group asks supporters to call Congress on background checks White House deal to let Japan enter trade talks imperiled by lawmakers GOP lawmakers call for media spotlight on abortion doctor’s trial Mark Kelly: Expanding background checks will be ‘huge success’ Rubio ‘skeptical’ expanded background checks will stem gun-violence epidemic Cornyn ‘encouraged’ by immigration talk Rubio: Immigration plan ‘not amnesty’ NBC’s ‘Today’ to air interview with Obama Schumer: ‘Hard road’ on background checks Markey builds Obama-strong ground game for Mass. special election Sen. Schumer: ‘No comment’ on possible Weiner mayoral bid Manchin: ‘Law-abiding’ gun owners will like background check bill Rubio: Jay-Z ‘needs to get informed’ Scott Brown won’t rule out Senate run in NH, says ‘nothing’s off the table’ US, China vow to boost climate efforts amid ‘increasing dangers’ Toomey: Senate vote ‘going to be close’ on background checks bill McCain: North Korea nearing nuclear missile launch ‘capability’ Report: Sen. Collins to vote for expanding background checks Gov. O’Malley agenda could undermine 2016 presidential hopes Dems fear Obama’s Social Security cut will haunt them in 2014 races Meat packers say Obama administration labeling rules will cripple industry Reid could move to create conference on budget this week Lawmakers seek more changes to military’s sexual assault policies