The Hill Articles: June 3, 2013

White House slams Russian veto of another Syria resolution Obama threatens to veto House GOP 2014 spending bills Bottom Line House honors Lautenberg with resolution, tribute from NJ members Weyant’s World: June 4, 2013 Give break on loans These scandals matter OVERNIGHT ENERGY: Blowin’ in the (offshore) wind Player of the Week: Sen. Debbie Stabenow (D-Mich.) House passes duck stamp, animal drug user fee bills Let ATF do its job on gun laws Senate approves House bill to recognize Vietnam Memorial donors Woman connected to Petraeus sex scandal case sues FBI, DOD Where are they now: Ex-Sen. Danforth now owns St. Louis Blues OVERNIGHT TECH: Verizon hits back in net-neutrality case Obama to fill influential circuit court vacancies Tuesday, says official OVERNIGHT HEALTH: Obama encourages openness about mental illness Senate votes for a farm bill amendment to study alfalfa farming risks Watchdog finds new TVs, unused furniture at filthy EPA warehouse OVERNIGHT DEFENSE: House panel releases defense authorization bill Justice Department indicts Mississippi man in connection to sending ricin letters OVERNIGHT MONEY: Tea Party groups say their piece U.N. arms treaty a direct threat to American gun ownership McCarthy diagnosed with lung cancer Supreme Court allows police to obtain DNA samples without warrant Google bans facial recognition from Glass DAY’S END ROUND-UP Menendez gets choked up recognizing Lautenberg’s life Kerry thanks Lautenberg for swift boat defense Defense bill presses Pentagon on lessons learned from Benghazi failures Thanks, Frank Justice defends Holder, says AG didn’t lie to Congress in hearing White House adds sanctions on Iran’s currency, auto sector Proposed fracking rules put nation’s drinking water at risk First lady to fundraise for McAuliffe in Virginia House rolling back 9/11-era counter terrorism rules of war Study: Medicaid expansion a good deal for states House approves bill creating nationwide pharmaceutical traceability Treasury IG official compares IRS scandal to Nixon More transportation industry reaction to Sen. Lautenberg passing Pentagon: Manning’s leaks gave intelligence to al Qaeda, militants Cruz: ‘Abolish the IRS’ Sen. Alexander proposes ‘grand principles’ for cheaper sustainable energy Sen. Cruz accuses DOJ of targeting reporters critical of the White House Harvard dean to join PhRMA team Crowell & Moring makes two healthcare hires Time Warner hires TechAmerica’s Chris Wilson Consumer group wants Ginkgo biloba pulled from food products New tax chief Werfel pledges to correct ‘serious problems’ at IRS Panel sets vote on Obama deputy budget director nominee Kentucky activist defends secret recording of Sen. McConnell Dem blasts Gitmo spending in House bill Lawmaker slams Obama’s ‘dishonesty, incompetence;’ says Biden ‘even more embarrassing’ Setting the record straight on the FCC Lifeline program Interior to unveil plans for offshore wind leases White House voices ‘serious concerns’ over violent crackdown in Turkey Christie holds key to future of NJ seat Former RNC chairman Steele mulls Maryland gubernatorial bid CEOs fear US regulatory environment could hamper trade talks Russia wants access to FBI records in shooting of Chechen man linked to Boston attack suspect Defense panel rejects Obama cap on executive pay Senate holds moment of silence for Lautenberg Report: US sending fighter jets, Patriot missiles into Jordan Selective umbrage FDA: Tainted food caused hepatitis outbreak in five states Carney seeks to cool fight with Rep. Issa New acting IRS chief continues to staff up Graham: ‘No evidence’ IRS targeting directed from White House Steven Seagal joins members on trip to Russia USDA updates regulations process Sen. Frank Lautenberg dead at 89 Ways & Means announces witnesses for hearing on IRS targeting State-based drug tracking puts Americans at risk Corporate lawyer joins federal regulator Transportation advocates mourn Lautenberg Sebelius touts new emphasis on healthcare data Democrats lose top Senate prospect in West Virginia Alternative fuels group taps new vice president Lautenberg was last WWII veteran in Senate Bradley Cooper joins Obama at mental health event Manning court-martial opens in WikiLeaks treason, spying case Sen. Lautenberg’s health, environment legacy praised Baucus names key tax aide Obama punts on signing UN arms trade pact opposed by NRA Six conservative groups to appear before Ways and Means on Tuesday Obama begins push to bring mental illness ‘out of the shadows’ Rubio: I won’t support immigration bill if lawmakers ‘start horse trading’ Rep. Steve King defends jail sentence for Russian pro-democracy activists Former FCC chief: Mistake to slow down regs Sen. Paul jabs McCain for photo during Syria trip U.S.-China summit offers chance at improved relations Think tanks press Congress, Pentagon on base closures, compensation Tuesday’s meeting announcements: FDIC board of directors Plouffe mocks Issa as ‘Mr. Grand Theft Auto’ McCain’s son ties the knot Trump: Obama in ‘tough situation’ with retaining Holder Manufacturing drops to nearly four-year low Senate transportation advocate Lautenberg dies Former US attorney challenges Grassley aide in Iowa GOP Senate primary News bites: Grand bargain hopes fade New rules for Tuesday: Funding anti-dropout center Report: Former state Treasurer enters race for Sen. Johanns’s seat The week ahead: Offshore drilling back on House agenda First prominent Republican enters Michigan Senate race This Week in Tech: House to consider cellphone unlocking News bites: Apple, DOJ head to trial Week ahead: House panel to mark up Defense authorization bill Week ahead in transportation: All eyes on Foxx pick Week ahead: White House to hold mental health summit Emergency physicians save more than lives Monday: Drugs, ducks and the farm bill NRSC requiring candidates get mentors, go through campaign boot camp News bites: Divided on Medicaid Arms Control Association Executive Director Daryl Kimball: US signature needed to advance global arms trade treaty News bites: Total CEO denies bribe charges, OPEC to study US shale boom, and more Nominations closed for 50 Most Beautiful List McCain: ‘No good options’ in Syria McCain: Obama’s credibility ‘at stake’ amid IRS, DOJ probes Gibbs: Issa charges against IRS ‘shameful,’ owes agency apology News bites: Financial regulators poised to vote on new restrictions for non-banks Protecting American families from counterfeit pharmaceuticals This week: Congress digs deeper Test A critical point on immigration On immigration, House GOP leaders leaning toward piecemeal approach Wall Street lobbyists rout groups pressing for new tight regulations Opinion: Politics of race hidden behind Perez confirmation fight Opinion: France shows United States what not to do on tax policy Former bomber pilot now navigates corridors of power in Washington Rep. Dingell poised to become longest-serving member of Congress Report: Treasury finds IRS spent $50M on conferences in 3 years