The Hill Articles: February 15, 2013

Democrats believe they’re stronger in 2014 than previous election cycles CBO defends tax report from GOP criticism Obama: ‘Too many of our children are being taken away from us’ Obama pushes gun control in personal speech in old Chicago neighborhood SEC freezes Swiss account over Heinz mega-deal Report: HHS to cut off enrollment for health law’s high-risk pools MPAA chief: Regulating movie content is a ‘slippery slope’ DAY’S END ROUNDUP Airbus touts use of ‘proven’ airplane batteries after Boeing 787 probes Bipartisan group of senators want to legalize growing hemp 3 GOP governors say they won’t work with feds on ‘ObamaCare’ The politics of lowered expectations House Energy Committee presses DOE on nuclear security Report: Comedian Colbert to stump for sister in House race Jackson Jr. charged with illegal use of campaign funds US must do better in preparing professionals to help fight cyber attacks White House announces Easter Egg Roll date FDA delays next step in food safety rule; liberal lawmaker smells something rotten GOP targets Lew over Medicare spending Lawmakers press Kerry to use ‘full diplomatic resources’ to resolve Georgia political crisis Van Hollen: Dems may consider Medicare changes GOP lawmaker asks how Obama could sleep during Benghazi attack Egg bill is good for farmers, consumers and for egg-laying hens Obama should head ‘back to the drawing board’ on Hagel, says McKeon Hoops star Metta World Peace talks mental health at Capitol CBO’s wake-up call Panetta to fly to Europe for NATO meeting Former Rep. Jackson Jr. expected to plead guilty to campaign violations Libya needs international assistance, not drone attacks Agencies slash red tape to speed up recovery projects from Hurricane Sandy Lawmakers try again to curb meth addiction, improve rehab centers Lawmakers press FDA for action on addictive painkillers President should embrace North America’s energy resources Marco Rubio’s authentic conservatism Senate Dems introduce bill expanding military benefits to gay members Corker presses bank regulators on orderly liquidation Rubio vs. Menendez: A tale of two Hispanic senators and media hypocrisy Tax reform not a waste of time Lawmakers briefed on FAA’s Boeing 787 Dreamliner investigation When content theft is hate McKeon: ‘Sequester is going to kick in’ HHS announces effort to reduce preterm births Minimum wage has nothing to do with employment Rep. Tom Price: ‘I’m proud to be a Taylor Swift fan!’ Shelter animals share the love on Capitol Hill Wyden floats plan to boost geothermal energy Obama awards adults killed in Newtown with Citizens Medal Dems push for more benefits to same-sex military spouses Bipartisan bill would repeal health insurance tax Forget the fiscal cliff As sequester looms, House, Senate vote to recess for the week Report: No 2014 Senate run for Vilsack Healthcare rule caps prescription drug profit National security staff head US delegation to South Korean president’s inauguration FCC report: Broadband providers mostly meet advertised speeds House committee to hold hearing on asteroid threat Texas blue, Florida blue, Ted Cruz red, Rick Perry fading, Hillary Clinton coming Cain signs up with Fox News The paradox of bail reform Afghans are moving forward House condemns North Korea’s nuclear test Rep. Adrian Smith joins healthcare subcommittee Improving mental health care will not happen in current partisan climate – But it must House overrides Obama, votes to freeze federal pay for third straight year DNC chief tapped for ambassador to South Africa WATCH LIVE: Obama honors recipients of Presidential Citizens Medal Kerry warns sequester would ‘seriously impair’ State Department Rep. Rick Nolan: I want to work more! GOP bill would tighten rules on parental consent for abortion Rangel wants women to be drafted Rubio hits Obama on ‘refusal to lead’ abroad MoveOn launches ad campaign on gun control Stranded cruise ship evacuated Report: Emanuel checking with Dem donors about a 2016 presidential bid News bites: Preschool price tag News bites: Tough talk from Warren to regulators in senator’s first hearing Dem senator calls LaPierre gun control opposition ‘bizarre’ Friday’s global agenda: House votes on North Korea Resolution calls for wrestling in Olympics News bites: Facebook wins German court battle over fake name ban News bites: High-risk News bites: Still not interested Libyan Ambassador Ali Aujali: Libya needs America’s help to win the peace and heal a nation Poll: Markey leads Lynch among Democratic primary voters Friday: Freezing government pay, condemning North Korea on nukes Bloomberg super-PAC renews attack on pro-gun rights Illinois Democrats Rep. Cohen: ‘I’m very proud and happy to have a 24-year-old’ daughter Obama to press gun control during visit to Chicago’s South Side News bites: Canada readies oil sands emissions rules, UN explores climate change’s security dimension, and more Obama waging an ‘endless campaign’ Cuccinelli presses Republicans to ‘pivot’ back to conservative principles With two weeks until deadline, $85B sequester is looking inevitable Cohen: Valentine’s Day tweet recipient is long-lost daughter Renacci tapped for Ways and Means Sex ed bill nixes ‘gender stereotypes’ Reid, McConnell to introduce sequester alternatives after recess NRA chief: ‘Charade’ on guns was revealed in State of the Union