The Hill Articles: February 17, 2013

Hutchinson drops out of contest for former Rep. Jackson Jr.’s seat Green groups rally on climate, urge Obama to reject Keystone pipeline Dems hold fire on climate votes Booker: ‘Clearly’ interested in Senate bid, but focus now on helping win state races Obama orders top aide McDonough to stop biking to work President Obama plays golf with Tiger Woods McDonough: ‘Grave concern’ over Hagel, Brennan delays Sen. McCain concedes Hagel will be confirmed Schumer optimistic about immigration bill Obama looks for new trade commission chairman Paul, Graham debate GOP views on sequester Canadian ambassador slams press coverage of Keystone XL pipeline battle Sens. Graham, Paul split over harm from sequestration cuts McDonough: Pressure is on Congress to craft deal on immigration reform Sen. Schumer: Democrats hold ‘high ground’ in sequestration debate Sen. Graham: Hagel disavowed remark on Israel controlling State department Report: Fighter jets intercept aircraft near Obama vacation spot Rubio: Reported Obama immigration plan ‘dead on arrival’ Privacy advocates: Cybersecurity bill faces tough odds in Congress this year Defense industry shifts focus to minimizing damage from sequester States join battle over drone flights