The Hill Articles: April 23, 2013

Common Cause leader Bob Edgar dies at 69 Taking the poverty challenge NRA on the wrong side Obama’s revenge OVERNIGHT MONEY: Debt ceiling debate draws Democratic ire Weyants World: April 24, 2013 America’s growing necessity: Educated workers College grads feel limited by debt Putting a shine on Washingtonians’ day Opening the door for female leaders in the workplace House passes two technical bills updating U.S. legal code OVERNIGHT DEFENSE: New Benghazi report blames State, not Pentagon Veterans shift from military strategy to campaign strategy Make a good first ‘virtual’ impression Improving District lives through education, outreach and opportunity GOP criticizes EPA comments on Keystone XL path OVERNIGHT HEALTH: Baucus calls it quits OVERNIGHT TECH: Conservatives want humble FCC chief Lundergan Grimes still mulling Kentucky Senate bid Charges against ricin suspect dismissed FBI investigating fake tweet about White House explosions, Obama injury Legislative prospects after Boston OVERNIGHT ENERGY: Green tech loans face new GOP scrutiny Carney: President is ‘fine’ after hacked AP tweet Coburn objects to replacing sequester with war savings Beer company pushes for expanded gluten-free label Ricin scare at Air Force base a false alarm SEC returns more than $147M to foreigners promised U.S. investors visas Gallup: Hillary Clinton more popular than Obama, Biden Montana GOP Rep. Daines considering run for Baucus Senate seat Internet tax supporters promise to allow amendments DAY’S END ROUNDUP Bipartisan group of House members presses Medicare agency on cancer cuts Poll: Three-quarters expect ‘occasional acts of terror’ in the future Dem bill would let people appeal TSA screening decisions South Korean president to address Congress Wyden in line for coveted Finance gavel Poll: Shaheen leads Scott Brown by 11 points in New Hampshire Solar trade group adds federal affairs staffer Alleging Hezbollah ties, Treasury levels sanctions against Lebanese exchange houses Tea Party groups claim victory over Baucus, ObamaCare Baucus’s role in ObamaCare drew ire of both GOP, liberals Obama unconvinced by mounting reports of chemical weapons use in Syria Reid disappointed by Baucus’s retirement Sen. Levin considers new hearings after Boston attack Odierno suggests 8,000-man postwar force in Afghanistan Reid will try to replace sequester with war savings from Afghan drawdown US clarifies sanctions talk after Venezuela threatens to cut oil exports House GOP accuse Fed of ‘willful obstruction’ GOP lawmaker: Obama using sequester ‘to drive political agenda’ ObamaCare’s pre-existing problems need a pragmatic fix Court rejects challenge to EPA pollution rules Sen. Graham puts hold on Energy nominee Democrats’ bill would subsidize Internet service Reid argues immigration reform would enhance national security Facebook escalates lobbying spending Dem bill would ease abortion access at military hospitals Barrasso: Obama’s healthcare law is a ‘train wreck’ Senate Republicans hear testimony from Cordray despite House ban OMB identifies up to $800 billion in benefits from regulations since 2002 Court: US must name military school grads Court backs EPA veto of mountaintop mining project Hoyer: Boston terror bombings not relevant to immigration reform debate Lobbying Revenue 2013 – 1st Quarter Report: Reynolds not running for Senate in Iowa Suspect in ricin letter case released on bond Biden to headline McCain leadership forum Waters vows Cordray will testify Defense hawks say Boston bombings prove America is the battlefield Inhofe: Not ‘serious problem’ how military handles abuse cases Louis-Dreyfus hoping to get closer to Michelle Obama this weekend Housing market showing signs of sustained recovery Magazine fooled by fake story about Palin calling for attack on Czech Republic Senate panel approves Obama health nominee Senate Dems press court to reverse ruling on speculation caps McConnell: Online sales tax bill would burden ‘the little guys’ Ex-Montana Gov. Brian Schweitzer will consider campaign to replace Baucus Report: Christie, Ryan, Axelrod to headline Romney retreat The impact of Sen. Baucus’s retirement Postal Service seeks to relax animal mailing limits Napolitano: Homeland Security knew about Boston suspect’s trip to Russia Lawmakers applaud TSA for delaying knives on planes Baucus retirement could shake up Senate Energy Committee Air Force secretary defends general amid calls for his ouster Support for gun control slips below 50 percent after Senate vote In maiden speech, Sen. Heitkamp resumes fight for online sales tax Privacy groups urge FTC to reject delay in children’s privacy rules Rand Paul would have supported drone use in hunt for marathon bomber Israel: Syria ‘increasingly’ using chemical weapons Former IEA chief heads to think tank Obama to deliver keynote at Planned Parenthood annual gala Mike Lee’s speech: Bring back Judge Napolitano’s ‘Freedom Watch’ GOP Rep.: I got better Boston bombing information from news than classified briefing Senators point fingers on who’s to blame for sequestration GOP blocks Reid from creating conference committee on budget Cancel the sequester — now Wednesday’s meeting announcements: Data presentation US: North Korea demands ‘neither realistic nor acceptable’ Congressman Duncan loves having breakfast food for dinner FBI to brief lawmakers on deceased bombing suspect Corzine sued by MF Global trustee New regs for Wednesday: Visa wages Hanabusa to challenge Schatz in primary for Hawaii Senate seat Steven Chu has left the building News bites: Delay News bites: Netflix shares soar Tuesday: Online sales taxes in the Senate, suspension in the House The Hill opens nominations for its 50 Most Beautiful list Energy Dept. recoups $21M from struggling green automaker Sanford ties Colbert Busch to ‘big labor’ in new ad News bites: Injured, then deported Poll: George W. Bush’s approval rating rising post-White House News bites: We’re waiting TSA delays allowing small knives on planes News bites: Texas fertilizer plant’s hazards eluded regulators for decades News bites: Where the public stands on climate change and more MORNING READ For Capuano, Boston attack is personal Ginsburg eyed as possible retirement Defending the enemy Members have 24-hour protection at Capitol but home is a different story FBI to explain actions regarding older bombing suspect Rangel sues Boehner seeking to overturn House Ethics censure K Street’s bounce proves elusive Flight delays trigger blame game over FAA furloughs among parties, airlines National security concerns in wake of bombing may delay immigration bill Boston bomb suspect will not be designated an ‘enemy combatant’ Internet sales tax advances after Obama endorsement Bottom Line