The Hill Articles: July 22, 2013

Report: Ex-Sen. Sam Nunn’s daughter entering Georgia race Bottom Line Conservatives move to force Boehner’s hand for Benghazi investigation House Intel clears Obama plans to arm Syrian rebel groups House GOP pushes forward on Defense bill amid amendment fight 10 percent of House members skip Monday votes OVERNIGHT MONEY: House moving fast on housing finance overhaul OVERNIGHT DEFENSE: House moves forward on Defense bill OVERNIGHT TECH: House Energy and Commerce subpanel to debate FCC incentive auctions GOP senators: EPA ‘deliberately’ inflating rule’s benefits OVERNIGHT HEALTH: GOP eyes shutdown OVERNIGHT ENERGY: Capitol Hill hits the gas on energy oversight Weyant’s World: July 23, 2013 Hurry up and wait Trayvon in perspective White House threatens to veto GOP transportation, housing bill 50 Most Beautiful: Where are they now? House votes to save right-of-way for heavy Wisconsin trucks ‘Sue and settle’ moniker denigrates necessary right Obamas, Congress offer congratulations on royal baby’s birth Pallone launches first ad in New Jersey Senate race Gen. Dempsey: Syria no-fly zone could cost US $1B per month Report: Cyber crime may cost US up to $100 billion a year Union slams House GOP postal bill DAY’S END ROUND-UP Oversight Republicans: Democrats pushing SEC to ‘stifle political speech’ Student loan deal gains momentum in Senate Hundreds of inmates escape Abu Ghraib in violent prison break Advocates, foes of biofuels mandate get ready to rumble Medical groups resist possible standards loosening Conservative groups push Republican leaders to open up Defense bill Begich urges the government to buy in bulk to save taxpayer dollars Enroll America chief urges Texans to embrace ObamaCare Chamber’s lobbying spending hits $35M amid immigration push Foxx on first trip as DOT chief: Rail safety should be a priority White House expresses ‘cautious optimism’ on Israel-Palestine talks Transatlantic trade: Is China in or out? Lawmakers’ names get the royal treatment Biofuel groups swing back at oil industry, defend federal blending mandate Victims’ advocacy group goes after McCaskill on sexual assault bill McConnell readies ‘welcome wagon’ of attacks for Tea Party challenger White House defends Obama economic push EMILY’s List designates six female candidates as top recruits Bill would empower consumer watchdog to fight aggressive overdraft fees Sen. Rockefeller urges oil-and-gas transportation safety review Joint Chiefs chairman wants US-Afghan troop deal finalized by October GOP lawmaker: Obama’s ‘pivot’ to jobs only means speeches about jobs Lawsuit filed against consumer watchdog Paul vows to protect Syrian Christians with ‘every ounce’ of energy Pay for delay: Now it’s Congress’ turn to come to bat Boxer passes on Middle East panel opening Poll: 31 percent in Wyoming think Liz Cheney not a ‘Wyomingite’ Bipartisan Latino-Jewish caucus supports path to citizenship A competitive wireless market Is good for business and consumers Carney: First family excited for royal baby’s ‘momentous’ birth Existing home sales fell slightly in June Lawyer: Snowden hopes to leave Moscow airport by Wednesday Kerry applauds the EU for adding Hezbollah to terror list Fund JLENS, not the sequestration beast Ex-lawmaker: I’m staying in Israel NRCC names nine vulnerable GOP incumbents Sen. Sanders: Obama should scuttle Senate student loan deal Federal judge blocks North Dakota’s ‘fetal heartbeat’ abortion ban No joke: Feds bust energy traders for ‘spoofing’ Aereo to expand service to Utah Poll finds sharp racial, political divide over verdict in Zimmerman trial Dems propose redistricting limits in response to Voting Rights Act ruling New EPA chief exhorts agency staff to ‘act now on climate change’ Report: Jay Z, Kanye West, Rolling Stones join Wonder’s Florida boycott GOP wants more information on premiums under ObamaCare Spielberg, Geffen lead parade of stars donating to boost Booker’s Senate bid Report: Big banks meeting with agencies 14 times more than reform groups Liz Cheney will withdraw, Mike Enzi will be reelected Interior announces Virginia offshore wind lease sale Fight over sex assault bill turns personal Capitol Hill staffers warned hackers might disclose more breached information Obama’s politicking over Trayvon’s death House bill slashes EPA budget by 34 percent Schumer asks DOT to investigate how climate change is affecting trains Gillibrand backs Spitzer opponent in NYC race LaHood serenades Bob Dole with 90th birthday wishes Why preclearance in Abu Dhabi is a bad deal for America Report: Businesses pick up hiring on increased economic optimism Tuesday’s meeting announcements: FEC gathering Lawmakers welcome EU adding Hezbollah to terror list Tea Party group slams vulnerable Democrats on ObamaCare votes Cruz demands that those registering to vote prove their citizenship New regs for Tuesday: Regulatory roadmap formally published Week ahead: Foxx to offer testimony for first time in office Asian-Pacific caucus urges Obama on diversity Poll: Obama’s approval rating dips in Iowa Rand Paul aide who wrote about toasting Lincoln’s killer resigns This Week in Tech: Senate committee seeks to protect power grids, banks from cyberattacks Hillary Clinton, Chris Christie tied in Iowa poll Iran sends conflicting signals after US lawmakers call for negotiations News bites: Apple shuts down developer site after hack Week ahead: House turns to Defense spending bill Week ahead: Lawmakers take on Medicare ‘doc fix’ India: Actions have consequences The week ahead: Fracking, biofuels, offshore oil cash in focus on Capitol Hill Monday: Expanding intelligence activities at DHS News bites: R&R McConnell to get Tea Party challenger GOP support grows to force shutdown over funding ObamaCare News bites: The curious case of oil prices Al Gore backs Schatz in Hawaii Senate race News bites: Not so fast News bites: SEC going after billionaire hedge fund manager Poll: Obama’s approval rating drops for second straight quarter Rep. Cohen asks for privacy, calls paternity dispute a ‘personal tragedy’ Report: Obama to meet with pro-White House advocacy group Both sides of the aisle This week: Congress breaks ground on housing reform For blacks, empathy trumps the economy For blacks, empathy trumps the economy Opinion: GOP’s bad behavior rewarded Opinion: Method in mandate madness Like father like son: NJ Rep. Payne following in the footsteps of dad Wyoming Senate race between Cheney, Enzi is new battle in GOP’s war Obama economic speech to fire first salvo in new budget fight