The Hill Articles: August 26, 2013

Kerry makes Obama’s case for military strikes against Syria Obama awards Medal of Honor to second veteran of COP Keating battle Ex-Clinton aide wins court ruling against African country Obama meets with black religious leaders as part of March commemoration Sebelius ties healthcare law to civil rights anniversary Report: IRS has more work on fraud prevention system NSA taps UN headquarters White House seeks to build support in Congress ahead of action in Syria Cruz, Paul to headline rally against funding for ObamaCare Energy Dept. watchdog warns of ‘appearance of favoritism’ in loan program hiring Treasury tells Congress nation will breach debt ceiling in mid-October Tea Party activists vow to initiate ‘BoehnerCare’ to defund healthcare law Parents group slams Miley Cyrus, MTV End second-class US citizenship in Puerto Rico DOT report: California highways busiest in the US Nixon’s dark shadow Amash warns congressional authorization needed for Syria action GOP stars align for fundraiser Feds change endangered species law rules despite GOP protest McKeon: Obama cannot ‘fail to act’ in Syria Iowa Republicans concerned about vote to delay state convention Reports: Pelosi not pushing Wendy Davis for Texas governor Boehner aide: Obama must consult with Congress on Syria Karzai urges Pakistan to rejoin Taliban peace talks Conservatism’s cool quaternity: Nikki Haley, Bobby Jindal, Rick Perry, Jon Huntsman Jr. Alternative Minimum Tax bite continues to grow despite fix DC VIPs gather for March on Washington anniversary brunch IRS brings back retired executive for top job GOP bill targets ObamaCare fix for lawmakers, staff Rodeo clown wants to shake Obama’s hand Regulators to meet with bitcoin group Biofuel group intensifies attacks against Big Oil Keep the ban on pulpit politics Energy secretary defends ‘social cost of carbon’ boost Al Qaeda faction in Syria pledges counterattacks in wake of chemical strikes Economists want focus on long-term deficit DOJ ordered to turn over documents in Ensign probe Republican looks to end subsidies for lawmakers’ healthcare Black lawmakers say Obama isn’t doing enough on racial tensions State lawmaker deletes anti-Cyrus tweet Obama said to be preparing legal justification for Syria attack Are today’s Republicans 1860 Democrats reincarnated? Farmers, consumer groups seek to defend meat labeling rules in court fight Tea Party to rally against ‘BoehnerCare’ over fight to defund healthcare law Pro-Begich group off to slow start IRS to share tax data with Census Bureau Kerry to address media amid questions about air strikes against Syria Obama administration announces plan to boost NJ Transit energy grid Report: Tax reform more manageable with dynamic scoring Energy Department: World oil use hit new high in 2012 Libertarian lines up to challenge McConnell Scarborough: GOP shouldn’t see Zimmerman as a hero Holder invited to testify on pot laws Former Sen. Brown rocks out with Cheap Trick Matt Damon praises Snowden for NSA leaks Senate Energy chief to visit booming North Dakota oil patch Chamber’s Donohue derides Dodd-Frank, ObamaCare regulations Survey: Majority of bank customers avoiding fees Russia warns US strike in Syria would ‘sharply aggravate’ crisis Ex-Bachmann aide sentenced to 32 hours of community service Moniz reshuffles Energy Dept. advisory board Time Warner offers free TV antennas for CBS blackout Conservative group targets Sen. Flake over ObamaCare funding Katy Perry tweets ObamaCare support Tuesday’s meeting announcements: Commerce Department discussing regulations Pro-reform Dem travels to Va. districts to pressure GOP on immigration McCaul says Obama’s credibility on Syria is shot Conservative group hits McConnell in radio ad New regs for Tuesday: Reporting toxic chemical releases 2016 hopefuls heading to South Carolina for Haley rally News bites: Microsoft nears a crossroad Hagel: US will only strike in Syria with international support News bites: Shortage looms News bites: Get ready Inside Obama’s push for carbon rules McCain, Graham call for ‘decisive actions’ in Syria News bites: Showdown at the bitcoin corral News bites: Japan vows ‘emergency’ steps at hobbled nuke plant, drones for oil in Alaska and more Trump calls NY attorney general ‘political hack,’ vows to fight fraud lawsuit UN weapons inspectors come under fire in Syria Assad warns ‘failure awaits’ any US military strike against Syria EMILY’S List endorses Michelle Nunn for Georgia Senate seat REGULATION NATION: Obama pins climate hopes on bypassing Congress Opinion: Amid gridlock, a surprising accord on drug-law sentencing Black lawmakers lament flaring of racial tensions under Obama REGULATION NATION: Obama bypassing Congress on climate