The Hill Articles: January 10, 2013

Video game lobby CEO set to meet with Biden on gun violence Panetta orders DOD to ‘prepare for the worst’ on sequester, including furloughs DOD keeping options open on US troop deployments into Syria Sen. Boxer adds climate change post to environment committee staff Obama signs Medicare bill US Chamber pushes for immigration reform to include boost in high-skilled visas Poll shows partisan divide over Israel that could dominate Hagel nomination Rep. Lynch: Verified McKinley doesn’t rule out bid for W.Va. Senate seat New Republican Study head OK with exceeding debt limit The broadband economy: A square deal all around Iran plans response to ‘Argo’ GOP bristles at possibility of Obama order limiting gun access Panetta: Attacks on Chuck Hagel ‘unfair’ NRA accuses White House of ‘attack’ on 2nd Amendment rights Group launches push for tolling expansion Manchin to chair group aiming to fix Washington Obama’s loo-worthy Treasury appointment Manufacturers go to war with oil industry over gas exports Few women among possible LaHood replacements Poll: Mark Warner in great shape for 2014 Sen. Graham warns Obama to ‘tread lightly’ on gun-control measures Rep. Barber calls on DHS to boost border security near Tucson FDA requires lower doses for sleeping pills Obama praises Lew as ‘master of policy’ Rep. Becerra to Obama, Democratic leaders: Don’t mess with Social Security Bernie Sanders to oppose Lew nomination at Treasury World Bank to strengthen focus on climate change Obama signs bill extending lifetime Secret Service protection for former presidents Biden: Gun-control recommendations will be ready by Tuesday Pakistan airstrike caps off deadly period for US drone operations Frank endorses Markey for Senate Female lawmakers applaud Oscar nod for ‘The Invisible War’ Obama nominates ‘low-key master of policy’ Lew for Treasury Ousted lawmaker to focus on flying, cows Obama signs bill to let Facebook users share Netflix videos GOP lawmaker slams federal grant to ‘introduce Muslim cultures to Americans’ Calif. governor says Medicaid expansion will cost $350 million Sen. Sessions won’t rule out filibustering Lew nomination for Treasury IBM tops US patent recipient list in 2012 Poll: Clinton and Rubio party favorites for 2016 Donohue says Chamber will ‘deepen bench’ to fight ‘flood of new regulations’ US picks trade fight with Indonesia Afghan lawmakers say full US exit would be ‘disaster’ Conservative group seeks DesJarlais challenger Report: Drugmakers see shortage of flu shots Wyden criticizes DOE natural-gas export study, calls for do-over Chamber blesses ‘tough dude’ Lew for Treasury Adjusting Pentagon spending priorities will strengthen national security House Democrats claim Wal-Mart CEO knew of bribery allegations SC lawmakers question Holder’s decision to go after voter ID law Ex-Rep. Joe Walsh: ‘We may have to shed blood’ to ‘preserve our freedoms’ Amtrak promises improvements in 2013 HHS report: ‘ObamaCare’ keeping Medicare costs low Ryan on 2016: ‘I’ve decided not to decide’ ITI to push for updates to corporate tax system, high-skilled immigration reform in 2013 ‘March for Life’ scheduled for Jan. 25 HHS approves 106 new ‘accountable care’ groups under health law Republicans commend FDA for guidelines on tamper-proof drugs Pastor for Obama’s inaugural drops out over anti-gay sermon Senator welcomes colleague to ‘mustache caucus’ AIG fracas is strictly a governance issue Christie: The GOP Churchill Sen. Landrieu ‘proud’ of Louisiana-filmed Oscar nominees Gov. Scott slashes cost estimate for Medicaid expansion ‘1600 Penn’ creator calls White House screening ‘surreal’ Departing EPA chief rebukes House GOP Washington needs a balanced budget, Not more blank checks and higher taxes US warns Britain against leaving EU NIH: Junior Seau had trauma-related brain disease New rules to clamp down on risky mortgage lending Rep. Black vows to defund Planned Parenthood after latest abortion report Evaluation matters: How a new study changes how we think about teaching Rangel: Lack of diversity in Cabinet ’embarrassing as hell’ Feds blame phone companies for ‘unacceptable’ 911 outages after derecho Piers Morgan: Gun-control ‘debate must be heard loud and clear’ Free cupcakes for TV show’s ‘inauguration’ Political films rake in Oscar nominations News bites: New Mexico’s choice US Chamber chief: ‘Exploding debt’ is threat to economy DSCC announces 2014 staff NY lawmakers call for administration to fund weatherization programs Thursday’s global agenda: US prepares for post-Chavez era Poll: Booker favored over incumbent Lautenberg in possible Senate primary News bites: Gassed tax News bites: Google’s Schmidt is one of few to see North Korea’s Web Expected challenger to Sen. Hagan rules out decision until June Jobless applications increase slightly Lawmakers tweet about flu season Giffords PAC aims to raise $20M to counter NRA’s influence in 2014 election Google’s Schmidt says North Korea must embrace Internet Blumenthal: ‘Executive action’ on guns will only tighten enforcement Obama to use King, Lincoln Bibles during swearing-in News bites: Lifeboats for Shell’s Alaska drilling rig might have leaked fuel DOE spokesman heads for senior role in New York state AG’s office The ramp-up effect Report: Hagel meeting with Pentagon officials to explain Iran stance News bites: Leader Lew Obama to nominate Lew for Treasury secretary on Thursday DAY’S END ROUNDUP Senate Republicans: Lew will have to answer for White House tactics Attorney General Holder back at the table for Obama’s gun-control push MORNING READ Boehner takes flak from Republican defense hawks on sequester stance Comcast, broadcasters, theater owners to meet with Biden on guns Biden, governors discuss gun violence