The Hill Articles: July 3, 2013

Obama: U.S., Germany to meet over NSA spying allegations Obama launches ‘review’ of aid to Egypt in wake of military coup After criticism, administration releases belated regulatory roadmap Credit unions want change to check rules Bill would expand voting rights for overseas service members House Republican leaders slam ObamaCare business mandate delay Senate panel to continue ‘too big to fail’ debate House to consider energy and water appropriations bill DAY’S END ROUNDUP New Transportation chief urges safety on Fourth of July SoftBank wins FCC approval to buy Sprint Republicans investigate ObamaCare delay Union takes aim at McConnell’s fight against NLRB appointments in online ad campaign Neil Diamond to debut Boston Marathon tribute song at Capitol Case for a long-term budget window Senate to examine robocall scams ObamaCare delay may hurt both parties Outside groups put pressure on GOP to confirm EPA nominee Hagan demands DOD stop pay raises for Germans working on US bases San Francisco transit service crippled by strike Immigration reform and the Declaration of Independence Sen. Graham: Obama delaying employer mandate because of 2014 election concerns Alec Baldwin: ‘I’m going to fly to Russia and try to interview Snowden’ Invasive species approved for renewable fuel program State Dept.: ‘We haven’t taken sides’ in Egypt Dems downplay delay of ObamaCare employer mandate Developers tout the ‘other’ 1600 Pennsylvania Ave. EU, US creating joint group to examine NSA surveillance programs House bill aims to ‘streamline’ permits for mining rare earth elements Reject the myth of ‘moderation’ in Iran Tahrir Square, July 3, 2013 Poll: Texas voters pick Cruz for 2016 run The extra-constitutional ObamaCare delay Veterinarians need a farm bill, too Top Republican recruit files for rematch against Arizona Rep. Barber Ex-Pentagon lawyer defends probe of Gen. Allen’s emails West raps Lady Gaga for ‘defiling’ anthem with ‘home of the gays’ lyric Obama’s hunt for Snowden antagonizes US allies in Latin America Trade deficit hits highest level in six months White House rebukes online petitioners calling for presidential election recount House Republicans: Mandate delay is ‘proof’ ObamaCare should be repealed Pelosi welcomes delay of ObamaCare employer mandate Border guards to prohibit products that don’t meet conservation standards White House circulates talking points to defend Jarrett Daines ramps up fundraising ahead of possible Montana Senate run Obama allies downplay decision to delay employer mandate for one year Blurring boundaries on national security: the government and private industry Study: Reddit users are twice as likely to be male than female UN: 2000s brought climate ‘extremes’ GOP questions legality of mandate order Egyptian president calls for consensus as military’s deadline hits Ted Nugent weighing White House bid CBO: Deficit savings in Senate immigration bill take $39 billion hit France presses for delay in US-EU trade talks over NSA spying Hospitals to Obama: Spare us, too US drone strike kills 16 in Pakistan Gov. Walker backs citizenship pathway for illegal immigrants Majority of FCC backs SoftBank purchase of Sprint Limbo Is a town in Palestine Sanders: ‘Absurd tax policy’ prevents companies from paying their ‘fair share’ Report: State senator considering run against Udall A guide to the employer mandate Author: DC a ‘target-rich environment’ for writers Pallone: Booker will catch up to me in fundraising White House condemns Westboro protests in petition response ObamaCare employer mandate delayed until after 2014 midterms Friday’s meeting announcements: FDIC reviewing capital rules Good old days were only yesterday but they’re gone To leak or not to leak NRCC hires battleground director News bites: Markets unsettled News bites: Employer mandate delayed New regs for Friday: Deaf telephone service Axelrod says history will judge Obama healthcare law kindly Iran: New US sanctions could damage nuclear talks Report: Rubio to introduce Senate bill to ban abortions after 20 weeks Don’t neglect the nation’s nuclear energy option McCaskill announces plan to introduce a jobs and infrastructure bill Carl Bernstein: ‘Admirable aspects’ to Snowden leaks News bites: French authorities raid Apple’s offices AAA: Gas prices at five-month low ahead of July 4th weekend Private sector adds 188,000 jobs in June Maine Gov. LePage will seek reelection, foregoing congressional race Texas committee advances abortion bill, as poll shows opposition News bites: Keystone XL foes go local News bites: Crucial healthcare rule’s delay will allow time to cut red tape 24-year-old Maine state legislator mounts congressional bid Bush: Democracy will ‘take hold’ in Egypt Poll: Only one-third support Supreme Court’s voting rights ruling Bolivian president’s plane diverted amid rumors over Snowden Key summit set in genetically modified food label fight Obama hands off push on immigration No pressure on House Republicans to tackle immigration reform Lundergan Grimes focuses on generation divide, gender in Senate race MORNING READ Poker players up ante in fight with Adelson over online gambling President Obama takes flak over Egypt