The Hill Articles: August 29, 2013

Rep. Mullin adopts set of twins Iraq haunts Obama’s march to military strikes against Syria Obama ready to move on Syria without allies Report: Wendy Davis has raised over $1 million since filibuster Break the silence on Syria Bloody GOP civil war Lawmaker paid property taxes with campaign funds Report: Tax credits for families could be streamlined DOD launches probe into US, Russian arms deal Tax Policy Center says fewer people paying no income taxes Holmes Norton scolds Secret Service after anniversary Lawmakers set for briefing on Syria More on the Republican ‘suicide caucus’ Bank profits hit record high DOT chief taps new chief of staff Leaked documents reveal US sees Israel as a spying threat (Video) Energy Dept. unveils new efficiency regs Cameron Kerry tries to reassure Europe over NSA spying Poll finds opposition to 20-week abortion ban in specific cases GOP lawmaker vows to fight Obama’s gun control measures Calorie labels on menus to cost millions, group says McAuliffe widens lead in Va. governor’s race White House, Senate GOP debt talks on the rocks after meeting Facebook clarifies how it uses data for ads Liberals join conservatives in demanding Obama get Congress OK for Syria action Syria’s age-old question Reagan’s son blasts ‘The Butler’ over portrayal of his father Artist who painted Putin in underwear flees to France White House spokesman comes under press fire for criticizing anonymous sources North Korea tops list of critical US intelligence gaps House Dems demand congressional debate before Syria action 140 House members say Obama needs approval from Congress on Syria Feds launch ‘Bakken Blitz’ of oil-by-rail inspections Boehner presses Obama during call for legal justification for strike in Syria Report: Budget woes hamper federal workforce safety inspections Letter to my fellow Wall Street professionals Treasury to recognize tax forms filed by same-sex married couples Dem says a rising minimum wage lifts all boats Rand Paul warns of US weapons killing Christians in Syria Justice Department eases rules on marijuana enforcement HHS expands Medicare options for same-sex couples Feds to extend No Child Left Behind waivers Leaked budget: NSA and CIA launched new hacking efforts Report: Keystone XL will drive oil sands growth, boost emissions Immigration advocates claim ‘resounding win’ in quiet August (Video) Rigell: Ironic that Britain is debating Syria CIA gets growing chunk of $53B ‘black budget’ for intelligence Lawyer: IRS official targeted over role in controversy Report: Pro-Obama super-PAC planning to support Clinton 2016 bid Health agency laments ‘alarming’ substance abuse among US teens Canada won’t attack Syria, but backs ‘forceful action’ by others Trumka: Labor movement targeting Texas in 2014 A states’ rights defense against Barack Obama Syrian forces hunker down for looming US strikes Rep. Mullin adopts twin daughters Legal experts say Obama misreading his right to wage war Study: Americans driving less in 46 states Spitzer dives in latest poll Chamber official optimistic about Congress passing immigration reform Wendy Davis delays announcement on plans FTC: Medical lab exposed 10K patients to identity fraud Friday’s meeting announcements: Neighborhood Reinvestment Corp gathers Sen. McConnell nabs Huckabee endorsement Senators to Obama: Don’t let Keystone decision drag into 2014 Hagel: US will pursue ‘international collaboration’ on military options in Syria Kerry, Hagel to brief lawmakers on Syria Retail group slams fast food worker protests as ‘orchestrated theater’ Obama sets new restrictions on gun imports Pakistan orders retrial for doctor who aided CIA in bin Laden hunt Obama ‘behind the eight ball’ on Syria strikes, says top House Republican Nadler says Obama needs Congress’s approval for Syria strike Labor board won’t return to poster fight, business lobby predicts DC abuzz about energy drinks Rogers: ‘Compelling’ evidence exists on Syrian chemical weapon strikes Hillary’s $500K Saudi jewelry No widespread premium increases coming under ObamaCare, study says Alexander turns to airwaves to defend ObamaCare opposition FBI arrests man accused of threatening to behead lawmaker Cruz mocks lack of debate in Congress over Syria strikes Gallup: Parents’ fear not diminished since Newtown Chamber economist to Congress: ‘Do whatever is necessary’ to avoid default Axelrod: Whatever Obama does on Syria, there will be critics Chamber frets over new demands on employers Trumka joins Yellen’s corner in Fed fight It’s Labor Day, not ‘Union Day’ Obama to travel to Los Angeles to recognize labor Trumka: ‘Mistakes’ made in ObamaCare North Dakota wins small sequester fight with Obama administration Industry ad campaign targets ‘patent trolls’ Biden a ‘Homeland’ fanatic US Chamber economist says rising interest rates won’t derail housing recovery Late-night smash: US prepares to take on Syria Obama: GOP pays to spread ‘lots of misinformation’ on ObamaCare Arkansas lieutenant governor drops bid for Congress President’s policies are hurting Hispanics New regs for Friday: States get control of highway reviews Obama: King would find it ‘mind-boggling’ to see black president Booker holds commanding lead in New Jersey Senate race Obama imposes new limits on guns through executive action Gingrich to GOP: Link Keystone pipeline, Syria strike decision Two detainees transferred from Guantánamo to Algeria News bites: Political reality News bites: Verizon nears deal with Vodafone News bites: Lawmakers seek docs on FERC, JPMorgan energy probe A third path for housing finance reform
 UK publishes rationale for Syria strikes McCain says it’s ‘crazy’ not to seek regime change in Syria Economic growth faster than expected at 2.5 percent News bites: Obama to tap new top climate change regulator House Dems to Interior: Fracking rule is too weak Bevin wins new Tea Party endorsement over McConnell in Ky. News bites: Not holding her breath AP: Syria intelligence no ‘slam dunk’ UN inspectors to leave Syria by Saturday Poll: Rep. Honda holds lead over Democratic primary challenger How the ObamaCare defunding fight became a political showdown REGULATION NATION: Courts emerge as hurdle to Obama regs Rep. Luis Gutierrez frustrated over immigration’s pace How the ObamaCare defunding battle exploded