The Hill Articles: July 9, 2013

Black lawmakers push president to take firm action on gun control Republicans gird for contested Senate challenge in Colorado for Udall’s seat Filibuster is creating a crisis Obama’s poll numbers flagging Battle lines drawn in fight over nominees to labor board OVERNIGHT DEFENSE: US arms to Syria stalled OVERNIGHT TECH: Senate Commerce subpanel to examine robocall scams Senate passes resolution calling for ‘credible’ elections in Afghanistan Palin mulls Senate bid Senate Democrats set for decisive meeting on ‘nuclear option’ House kills Dem proposals on environment, renewable energy Government raising rates for students, but cutting them for lenders McKeon: ‘Zero option’ in Afghanistan not being considered Kids join Obamas at White House for a ‘state dinner’ Lobbying World Weyant’s World: July 10, 2013 Keystone XL pipeline is in the national interest Meat labeling rules face legal challenge from industry Howard Shelanski’s to-do list US Latinos back border plan OVERNIGHT HEALTH: GOP seeks delay in individual mandate OVERNIGHT MONEY: US-China high-level talks begin White House must strengthen foundation of US innovation Media cheers people’s rights Obama names campaign supporters to ambassadorships Asteroid retrieval is costly and uninspiring A plan to shield against patent trolls The asteroid mission: Why we choose to go Propelling our economy forward Actress Stiles would ask Obama about Cuba A delay in employer mandate is good, but more relief would be better Booker touts Newark record in second ad Lawmakers skeptical of ‘zero option’ in Afghanistan Broccoli: Presidential pros and cons Former judge calls for FISA court improvements AIG, GE Capital formally dubbed ‘systemically important’ firms Steptoe & Johnson snags former ITC judge Blumenthal says government sees ‘big banks’ as worth more than students OVERNIGHT ENERGY: Kerry, Lew weigh US-China climate ties DAY’S END ROUNDUP Anna Wintour hopes Hillary will be on Vogue cover as first female president Senate leaders remain wary on tax reform Senate moves Labor, Health bill with 25 percent higher funding than House Top trade lawmakers press for Chinese commitment to changes House GOP considers vote to delay ObamaCare individual mandate Issa subpoenas VA Secretary Shinseki over lavish conferences Former NRA lobbyist, Abramoff associate joins new firm Boxer calls on states, EPA to strengthen safety regs after Texas factory blast GOP senator demands Obama do more to help Syrian rebels NRSC would back Sen. Mike Enzi over Liz Cheney in possible Wyoming primary Spock: Immigration reform is logical Congress: Don’t sacrifice basic human rights in U.S. border communities when reforming immigration Biden honors fallen Arizona firefighters Acting IRS chief looks to cancel staff bonuses Amtrak: 13-hour delay on stalled train ‘rare’ White House takes credit for drop in cocaine production Carney: Administration ‘moving forward’ with ObamaCare implementation Alexander: Dems’ student loan bill leaves middle class ‘twisting in the wind’ Hillary Clinton 2016 items are big sellers online Why comprehensive immigration reform is good for all of us Kids join Obamas at White House for a ‘state dinner’ Another glitch for ObamaCare Federal regulators propose leverage-ratio increases for big banks Snowden leaks unlikely to sway cyber theft negotiations with China, expert says White House: ‘No decision imminent’ on Afghan troop levels Key Republican drops filibuster threat on Obama’s EPA choice NRSC fundraiser fuels speculation of Senate bid for Daines in Montana Senate Dems huddle with Obama adviser to discuss climate plan Trump: Spitzer, Weiner turning New York into ‘pervert central’ ‘The good lobbyist’ to join Obama administration Carney: US ‘cautiously encouraged’ over Egypt election timetable Largest debt collection firm pays record penalty GOP lawmakers charge consumer watchdog with ‘veil of secrecy’ House advances energy, water spending bill; amendment debate tonight Kerry travels to Washington for US-China talks as wife’s condition improves Civil liberties groups back tech giants’ requests to publish surveillance data Tax revenue up 14 percent this year, CBO says Schumer: House must back citizenship or immigration bill dies Boehner, Cantor vow to permanently delay ‘ObamaCare’ mandate Hijacking the military chaplaincy GOP announces second hearing on ObamaCare delay Landrieu, Cassidy post big fundraising hauls for Louisiana Senate race Israel names Romney backer to be ambassador to Washington Senate votes to confirm Dorsey as district judge for Nevada NTSB chairwoman defends release of information from Asiana Airlines probe Dem poll: Vulnerable House Republicans could face backlash over immigration Poll: 12 percent back individual mandate taking effect in 2014 Small-business optimism falls slightly in June Filibuster showdown looms over Obama appointments to agencies, judgeships Spitzer chokes up in emotional interview Interior’s offshore drilling safety chief stepping down House Republicans look to slash IRS budget by $3 billion in fiscal 2014 Rep. Gohmert takes to Texas pulpit, says government needs God House proposes cuts for Commerce, Justice, Science spending Dems pitch national park on the moon Treasury staffers brief House tax writers on derivatives Conservative groups urge Boehner to act on immigration reform in the House AHCA hires senior Corker adviser House to target IRS with series of bills Russian lawmaker: Snowden agrees to Venezuela offer of asylum Rep. Pompeo: Judge issued ‘odd’ opinion in Gitmo force-feeding ruling Wednesday’s meeting announcements: International swaps rule McConnell: Dems are changing Senate rules ‘because big labor bosses say so’ Late night smash: Snowden, Biden draw laughs Sheila Jackson Lee: I’ve got ‘Thriller’ dance moves Dem senators urge Obama to lead multinational effort against Assad Reid blames GOP ‘obstruction’ for doubling of student loan rates Flame retardant makers: Material saved lives in plane crash GOP moves closer to splitting farm bill Obama’s planned 2013 regs would cost more than $130B, study says New regs for Wednesday: Waivers for trucking standards IMF lowers global economic growth forecasts US military advisers: Impasse won’t stop handoff to Afghan troops GOP leaders seek records on ObamaCare mandate delay Consumer delinquencies fall to 22-year low House Dem looks to end Smithsonian’s admission fees Two Republicans challenging Udall in Colo. Senate race NRSC to attack Senate Dems on ObamaCare delay Little Rock library named after Hillary Clinton State senator launches primary challenge against Rounds in SD Senate race News bites: Spotlight on Sebelius Pilots union faults NTSB for releasing too much info on Asiana crash Obama picks green advocate as Navy energy chief Rand Paul mocks Rick Perry over debate flub Tuesday: Energy and water spending in the House News bites: Shell taps new CEO DC police officer cleared of threatening first lady News bites: Brazil launches probe into US spying US advisers: Afghan troops face ‘unrealistic expectations’ Report: Cantor raps committee chairmen over farm bill votes Senate showdown looms on EPA nominee, other White House picks Booker, Lonegan maintain dominant leads ahead of NJ Senate primary News bites: Regulators set to unveil new rules for largest banks News bites: Stop the pop Romney, top aides contribute to Paul Ryan’s $1.1M 2Q haul Report: Obama weighs pulling all troops from Afghanistan after 2014 Casualties mount as Afghan forces take combat lead Romanoff raises $500K in 2nd quarter for challenge to Rep. Coffman Crucial nuclear option decision arrives for Majority Leader Reid Obama is faulted on leadership White House scrambles to get ready for ObamaCare implementation Obama administration set to make NSA leaker Snowden’s trip tough K Street veteran Calio is not on autopilot MORNING READ GOP lawmaker: ‘We can’t trust’ Obama on immigration reform White House: Egypt aid is in US interest