The Hill Articles: February 5, 2013

OVERNIGHT MONEY: Housing examination Sequester squeeze Open letter to John Kerry, the new secretary of State Ruppersberger: House Intelligence Committee to re-introduce CISPA this year Director: Do more on sexual assault in the military Cantor: ‘A good place to start is with the kids’ on immigration reform Weyants World: Feb. 6, 2013 OVERNIGHT HEALTH: CBO adjusts health law projections Freshmen to go bowling down the aisle OVERNIGHT DEFENSE: Obama moves on sequester delay White House defends guidelines for targeting Americans in drone strikes OVERNIGHT ENERGY: House climate votes, gas export push loom Obama administration targets Mexican drug cartel figure Dominique Dawes brings Olympic spirit to Capitol Hill In first immigration hearing, House GOP seeks middle ground on citizenship path Obama’s three cover-ups Immigration pains for GOP Obama channels ‘connection to Kenya’ in video calling for peaceful elections Reimagining America’s energy policy Getting natural gas right a priority Obama congratulates Ravens on winning Super Bowl House makes first pivot toward crossing party lines in debate over gun laws House liberals release plan to replace cuts Dem bill requires schools to tell the government how many girls are playing sports Rep. Turner: N. Korea attack video previews missile threat to US DAY’S END ROUNDUP Facebook to alert users of ad tracking Occupy DC can sue feds over destruction of ‘tent city’ Senators ask Obama to justify his authority to kill US citizens Waters pressing for hearing on end of foreclosure review program Hometown newspaper looks at NTSB chief Hersman’s DOT candidacy EPA: Power plants accounted for two-thirds of industrial emissions in 2011 Obama to award posthumous medals to slain Newtown teachers Pentagon providing intelligence support to Nigeria CBO: Medicare spending slowing faster than expected Ryan: Obama failed to meet legal, moral obligations on budget Waxman to push for climate hearings The next step in strategic arms control Report: Pentagon to extend same-sex spousal benefits Gallup: Key immigration-reform proposals hold broad support House Republicans place priority on immigration fix for high-skilled workers Establishment Republicans plan to perpetuate losing formula US, UK leaders make push for trans-Atlantic trade deal Poll: Plurality see NRA endorsement as a negative Come clean on rendition, detention and torture House advances bill forcing Obama to balance budget; Dems call it ‘stupid’ Courtney: Spielberg puts Connecticut on ‘wrong side of history’ Cantor: Repeal ‘ObamaCare’ taxes Obama health law will cost $1.3T, CBO says Obama: US cannot ‘cut our way to prosperity’ Hoyer favors Obama’s immigration plan over Senate’s Carney: Drone strikes are 
’fully consistent’ 
with the Constitution Airline suspending flights to Libya Text of Cantor’s speech Obama to make first visit to Israel as president in the spring Beware of moving goal posts on border security enforcement Cantor says background checks need improvement, stops short of expansion call Feinstein demands more details on armed drone strikes against US citizens Gov. Christie: ‘If the joke is funny, I laugh, even if it’s about me’ Study: CBO underestimates revenues from expanded oil-and-gas drilling Hoyer: GOP budget demand ‘hypocritical’ Graham wants Obama to withdraw Hagel nomination Walden proposes Internet freedom bill Pa. governor rejects Medicaid expansion WATCH LIVE: Obama asks for sequestration delay Members propose new calculation to reflect ‘true’ unemployment rate New Hillary website stokes presidential speculation Poll: King leads primary challengers but weak in Iowa Senate general Sierra Club chief ‘confident’ that Kerry, Obama will scuttle pipeline New round of Iranian nuclear talks set for this month Former Rep. Walsh forming super-PAC to counter Rove Lautenberg introduces bill requiring colleges to have anti-bullying policies Winds of change on K Street as ex-Dutko lobbyist joins advocacy firm Immigration reform should include safe haven for persecuted Republican reboot Rick Perry, Ted Cruz and the Democratic future of Texas Insurers press doctors to file more claims electronically Holder sues S&P, alleging ‘egregious’ fraud in credit ratings Obama ups pressure on EU to list Hezbollah as terror group Broun to announce Senate decision on Wednesday House GOP presses Obama to deliver budget A family-based approach to immigration reform Kanye West, Coldplay, Tupac on Rubio’s Spotify list Study: Tax haven use dries up state funds First Massachusetts Republican announces interest in special election WATCH LIVE: House Majority Leader Cantor delivers major policy address GOP leaders ramp up pressure over delayed White House budget Analyst issues sequester warning for FDA GOP Rep. Sessions: Boy Scouts having ‘realistic discussion’ Rand Paul issues supportive statement of sniper after father’s critical tweet Boeing asking FAA to allow 787 ‘Dreamliner’ test flights GOP lawmaker: President, Michelle Obama use Air Force One ‘very casually’ Service sector grows at a slower pace Coal, solar companies claim Super Bowl outage makes their case House lawmakers introduce immigration bill for same-sex couples Ben & Jerry’s floats names for Cory Booker flavors GOP lawmaker threatens battle over EPA regulation FMLA 20 years on: What working families need in 2013 Jeb Bush says yes to CPAC Poll: King leads Latham in hypothetical Senate primary A make-or-break speech FMLA 20 years on: A disconnect that’s hurting families Tuesday’s global agenda: U.S. counterterrorism under the microscope Heller: Background checks a ‘reasonable step forward’ House bill could create new ‘national nurse’ public health position Sen. Levin says he’ll make decision on another bid in ‘near future’ Continuing struggle for equality News bites: No charges The role of accreditation in a changing healthcare system Latham says decision on Senate run won’t be affected by Steve King California senators to make good on Super Bowl bet on Thursday Survey: More Republicans than Dems in Congress own guns News bites: Trial run News bites: Boomer watch News bites: EU to propose new cybersecurity rules Tuesday: House takes up bill forcing Obama to balance the budget Cantor declines to endorse Rubio’s immigration framework Progressive group launches ad attacking McConnell on gun control News bites: Obama administration calls killing Americans in al Qaeda legal Report: McCain won’t back Hagel filibuster News bites: Beyoncé cleared in Super Bowl probe, paper giant agrees to rainforest protection, and more Obama seeks $5T European trade deal Reid tries to unite Senate Dem caucus Gun control advocates first skewer wavering Dems to solidify support Lobbyists rush to shape immigration deal Rhee’s mission: Better schools or bust Conservatives wary of Rove super-PAC Wary Democrats say they are willing to work with the ‘new Darrell’ Issa MORNING READ DOJ white paper lays legal basis for drones targeting US citizens Simpson-Bowles gets another shot in House Major Cantor speech seeks to recast image of GOP and conservatism Bottom Line Thurmond’s secret daughter dies Small banks seek reprieve from rules Drugmaker tweaks lobbying roster after win on ‘fiscal cliff’ bill With Brown out, Massachusetts GOP scrambles for Senate candidate Player of the Week: Rep. Bob Goodlatte (R-Va.) Sector partnerships key to good jobs, growing economy Obama pushes immigration reform with CEOs, labor leaders Turning a corner Senate passes bill allowing State Department to beef up embassy security Obama signs bill suspending debt ceiling House sends two children’s health bills to the Senate Follow the money Selling immigration reform