The Hill Articles: June 28, 2013

Hobby Lobby wins temporary exemption from birth-control mandate GOP bill would lessen Dodd-Frank’s blow to credit unions GOP bill challenges the administration’s change in ‘social cost of carbon’ Christie, touting his ‘conservative’ creds, says Obama ‘can’t figure out how to lead’ DAY’S END ROUNDUP Feds seek to seize former Rep. Jackson Jr.’s homes, savings Benefits extended to same-sex spouses of federal workers House Republicans propose plan for concealed weapons in school zones Palin: Establishment Republicans ‘disrespect Hispanics’ with immigration bill GOP leaders claim momentum for long-term ‘doc fix’ Safety groups push regulators to avoid toxic couches One step forward, and that’s probably it Rep. Kline: ‘It’s disgraceful’ senators missed the student loan deadline In explosion’s wake, fertilizer industry works for safety GOP lawmaker warns total border security is impossible goal New Jersey considers anti-drone legislation GOP lawmakers raise concerns about ObamaCare data hub GOP senators warn NFL, NBA against promoting ObamaCare Even with perfect implementation, ObamaCare’s a train wreck Bachmann says DOMA ruling a ‘supreme betrayal’ of voters Foxx likely to be sworn in at DOT next week Iran defies Obama on nuclear power despite election of ‘moderate’ leader Hillicon Cyber event Feds approve first horse slaughterhouse in US since 2007 Oversight Committee declares IRS’s Lerner waived Fifth Amendment right British general: US, allies missed key opportunity for Taliban talks Congress leaves town for holiday with fate of farm bill undecided Albright on Syria: ‘No way this can be solved militarily’ Senators demand information on secret data collection program Commit to ballistic missile defense Groups press new regs czar to dislodge stalled rules House panel vows report on Justice’s probe of Fox reporter Make the IRS heed the law on tax-exempt organizations Levin traveling to Jordan, Turkey to talk Syria Texas woman indicted for sending ricin letters to Bloomberg, White House Democrat Buono fundraising off of possible Christie presidency Snowden’s father offers deal in letter to Holder Drilling for clean energy innovation Gohmert offers to help end racial discrimination against Massachusetts voters Consumer confidence reaches a post-recession high Biden: America ‘on the verge’ of moving ‘even further’ on gay marriage Wendy 14, Oops 0 in Texas governor race round one Build credit scores without debt Before the counterrevolution: Abraham Lincoln and Rick Perry Lawmakers push to free small businesses from costly regs Obama administration finalizes birth-control mandate in healthcare law Obama calls Senate gang to offer congrats on immigration Report: Third Republican lines up to challenge Rep. Grayson Despite court ruling, voter suppression is rampant Lawmakers want investigation into EPA’s ‘sue and settle’ practices Issa’s tech-backed Skills Visa Act passes House Judiciary panel A matter of priorities House votes to expand offshore oil-and-gas leases Bill would change how Medicare sets doc fees Monday’s meeting announcements: Fed Board of Governors Navigating the airspace of the future Montana lawmaker not picking race yet Watchdog criticizes Pentagon over Russian-made helicopters purchase House bill would exempt patent office from sequestration Obama: US values ‘greatly preferable’ for Africa than Chinese approach New regs for Monday: Mortgage rule changes Karl Rove imitates Bill Clinton Dem: Boehner’s pledge ‘anti-democratic’ Bipartisan House group insists its bill can play role in immigration debate Calif. Democrat wants pictures — but no selfies, please The true face of competitive bidding Romney backer floated as next Israeli ambassador to US Cantor: Obama ‘flippant’ on Snowden Obama’s energy chief rebuts ‘war on coal’ claim GOP proposes SPOCC Act in response to IRS Star Trek video News bites: Senate confirms new regs czar News bites: Taking the stairs News bites: Preview Airports need government’s help News bites: Short list Obama: ‘I don’t need a photo-op’ with Mandela News bites: Google working on video game system Pelosi: Democrats coalescing around Hillary for president Obama concludes Senegal visit with food aid pledge Friday: Finishing up offshore energy in the House News bites: Details of Obama climate plan worry gas drillers Ros-Lehtinen: House conservatives may kill any immigration bill The high cost of E-Verify Wasserman Schultz: Manchin not part of ‘Flat Earth Society’ Former Marine general focus of cyber warfare leak investigation Lawmaker who voted to impeach Bush: Obama could be next Boehner facing Dem pressure as immigration fight moves to House Senate OKs Macfarlane for full term as nuke safety chief MORNING READ Top Republican women aim to recruit female candidates for 2014