The Hill Articles: March 12, 2013

Latinos could be GOP allies Jeb Bush flounders Planning for the future with infrastructure Sen. Nelson urges FCC to unmask political ad donors White House regulatory office on autopilot? Obama: Goal not to ‘chase a balanced budget just for the sake of balance’ OVERNIGHT ENERGY: Conservatives, industry strike back on carbon and oil taxes House approves study of community-based flood insurance OVERNIGHT DEFENSE: Senate CR hits a snag OVERNIGHT MONEY: Ready, set, budget OVERNIGHT HEALTH: Entitlements in the crosshairs Sen. Menendez calls for action on executive pay disclosure rule Ryan defends budget as ‘most reasonable’ way to cut the deficit OVERNIGHT TECH: Rockefeller envisions gigabit Internet speeds for schools Obama ‘disappointed’ in GOP bill blocking welfare waivers GOP hopes to rein in SEC rulemaking with new legislation Partisan ‘mistrust’ fueled voting rights fights at Justice Dept. A course correction for IRS whistleblower program House passes bill easing data privacy rules for banks Republicans continue political fight over Benghazi DAY’S END ROUNDUP Bill Gates to address House freshmen on Thursday FTC releases updated guidance for mobile, online advertisers Canadian opposition leader: Government playing US ‘for fools’ on Keystone Obama appealing to Supreme Court over recess appointments FAA approves new 787 battery recertification process NRA rejects House bill to disarm gun-owning criminals Obama administration to brief lawmakers on aid for Syria rebels McConnell going up with first ad of reelection campaign Fix the broken biofuels mandate New draft of healthcare reform application may get scrapped Harkin: White House backed off push for more healthcare funding George P. Bush running for statewide office in Texas McConnell welcomes Obama’s ‘charm offensive’ Schumer tries to woo GOP to his bill on universal background checks Palin to pen book about ‘traditional Christmas’ Senate Dems challenge Obama on chained CPI for Social Security Intelligence chiefs warn that cyberattacks are nation’s top security threat Arming the Syrians continues to be a bad idea Obama administration refuses to side with Britain in Falkland Islands dispute Voters disenchanted with parties over gridlock Lawmakers lash out against Karzai comments Why Turkey belongs to transatlantic economy T-Mobile gets federal approval to buy MetroPCS Van Hollen: Ryan budget is a ‘total hoax’ White House supports Senate funding bill Lawmakers to TSA: No knives on planes Dems launch series of climate change speeches to fight GOP ‘climate deniers’ McConnell predicts debt-limit showdown US Cyber Command chief warns of rising cyberattacks on banks Report: Former Maryland GOP chairman looking at Rep. Capito’s seat Renewable fuels: Due for a reality check Google pays $7 million to settle Wi-Fi snooping charges Obama: Trade deals best avenue to US job creation Study predicts 70K jobs from drones Levin endorses Reed as successor on Armed Services panel Dem senator: GOP has a ‘civil war in their party’ Democrats circulate carbon tax bill Ryan: ‘We are not going to give up on destroying the healthcare system’ White House: Budget likely in early April Gingrich and wife go for Indian dinner date Rodman plans vacation with North Korean leader Kim Staying the course to end the LRA White House considering new ‘Race to the Top’ rules GOP renews attack on Census survey that asks too many personal questions Website claims to have hacked first lady’s financial records Senate Democrats’ budget includes nearly $1 trillion in new taxes Obama administration urged to step in Georgian constitutional crisis The cowardly carbon tax Study finds loophole in self-regulation of junk food ads SEC nominee wins praise — but consumer advocate remains stuck Pentagon in survival mode as officials face budget uncertainty Ryan budget targets DOT, high-speed rail funding Rubio: Tourists, senators treat Cuba like a ‘zoo’ or ‘field trip’ Intel chief: Sequester will make it harder to stop terrorists Medicare would negotiate drug prices under Dem bill Top spy warns ‘open’ intelligence hearings pose risk to US abroad Report: Michelle Obama to grace cover of April Vogue Dems, allies line up against Ryan Medicare plan Study: Corporations shifting billions more offshore We don’t really know what the North Koreans are thinking Report: DOD launches review of new drone medal Ryan budget blocks Obama welfare waivers Reid: Hopes to adopt motion to proceed to government funding bill Tuesday Two senators ask Holder to clarify ‘too big to jail’ comments US politicians should reject Keystone pipeline Democrats bash Ryan budget as ‘radical’ retread Obama: Climate change threatens shipping routes Rep. Gingrey, mulling Senate bid, regrets defending Todd Akin US repeating mistakes of past in Syria Obama calls Sen. Flake about immigration reform Small-business index continues rise Strengthening Senate oversight of nuclear security Poll: Obama approval rating, popularity take a hit Faith, politics and comprehensive immigration reform Ryan: We ‘owe the American people a balanced budget’ Krugman is right, Washington is wrong McConnell: Obama’s delayed budget like dropping a ‘bomb’ on legislative process The comatose press and populace ‘Twilight’ actress to join senators at Dirksen briefing Reid says Ryan’s budget ‘is anything but fair’ WATCH LIVE: Obama speaks at Export Council meeting Ryan plan would end Medicare’s ‘blank check’ Ryan budget would slash health spending, access to coverage Paul Ryan budget slashes spending by $5.7 trillion to reach 10-year balance McCaskill: Ryan budget ‘disingenuous’ on Medicare News bites: Coming a courting News bites: Car sales, concerts and comets (Oh My!) Paul Ryan fundraising off new budget Republican wants details on offshore-drilling corruption unit Mark Kelly buys AR-15 assault weapon McCaskill slams Ryan as blatantly ‘disingenuous’ on Medicare cuts Tuesday: Senate Dems lunch with Obama, then move to CR News bites: Budget day Wasserman Schultz: Obama advocacy group won’t overtake DNC News bites: China willing to talk over cyberattacks News bites: Regulators struggle to draft calorie labeling rules News bites: NOAA says US winter warmer, wetter than average Poll: Public trusts GOP, Obama evenly on gun control Obama meets with Arab-American leaders ahead of Middle East trip Lynch, Markey release first ads of Mass. Senate campaign MORNING READ Families take a back seat for members Copy Clinton on guns, Feinstein tells Obama U-turn takes Obama to lawmakers’ turf John Guzik: Seeing DC in depth Freshmen Democrats in the House launch sweeping fundraising effort Ryan budget would approve Keystone pipeline, open more land for drilling Mikulski, Shelby reach deal on funding bill GOP members vow opposition if leaders ignore ‘Hastert Rule’ Ryan to rally GOP on 10-year plan Ryan budget cuts spending $4.6 trillion Energy push losing power in Congress Sugar war pits farmers against candy-makers Bottom Line