The Hill Articles: March 21, 2013

Support grows for renewing fast-track authority Senate to start amendment votes on budget this evening OVERNIGHT TECH: Negotiations continue over CISPA Senate Finance releases tax simplification options Sanders to offer amendment going after offshore corporate accounts OVERNIGHT ENERGY: Climate battles on budget, and an SEC oil rule showdown OVERNIGHT MONEY: Senate budget madness Republicans target regulations in budget ‘vote-o-rama’ OVERNIGHT HEALTH: Healthcare reform turns 3 OVERNIGHT DEFENSE: Sen. Levin backs GOP over Syria Travel, retails groups push legislation to boost tourism ‘Tsunami’ of GOP budget amendments draws swift rebuke 133 lawmakers demand TSA reverse to allows knives on planes Republican demands copy of IRS’s ‘Star Trek’ parody Reid to bring gun bill to floor with expanded background checks Sanford takes hit from S.C. primary foe Unions representing federal workers bemoan extended pay freeze Bill filed to end freight rail antitrust exemption House GOP whip apologizes to Bachmann for missed vote Senators warn against online tax vote DAY’S END ROUNDUP Lawmakers request investigation of Michigan emergency manager law Booker hires communications adviser for Senate race US applauds UN probe into North Korean human rights abuses Obama awarded Israel’s Presidential Medal of Distinction Rubio to offer amendment prohibiting middle-class tax increases Aid reform delivering results GOP lawmaker wants Senate on record about carbon taxes Senate budget measure would forbid considering emissions from exports Hackers can be battlefield targets, says NATO report Gary Sinise: If you do good things, ‘somebody wants you to run for office’ Senate Armed Services increases open markups US designates Mali group as terrorists McCain: Media leaks damaging Gang of 8 immigration talks Notre Dame sends Obama neon jersey after sartorial swipe Enhancing America’s image in the world Proposed budget amendment targets DC abortions Israel won’t uproot tree gifted by President Obama Senate GOP proposals would force Obama into health law exchanges Sens. Levin, McCain push Obama to take military action in Syria Jill Biden, Sen. Gillibrand honored as Elle and Gucci’s ‘luminaries’ In defense of the SBA Sen. Boxer: Ryan’s budget ‘destroys’ Medicare Millennial generation must play active role on HHS federal advisory committees Senate Dems have 17 amendments to own budget Matthew Perry: ‘I’ve been to rehab too many times to run for office’ Pelosi ‘pretty confident’ Supreme Court will sink DOMA law Obama and the Palestinian detainee generation Ex-Romney campaign chief starts opposition research group NHL’s Kings share White House visit with soccer’s Galaxy Vulnerable Republicans vote no on GOP budget US is unprepared to face another TB epidemic Reagan official’s home searched over alleged ties to Sudan GOP lawmakers press for study of health law’s effect on wages Pentagon delays civilian furloughs Ryan blueprint would wipe out decades of progress Meat inspector furloughs averted; industry praises Congress GAO: Postal Service must deliver six days McConnell: Dem budget continues policies that ‘pummel’ middle class Sen. Cardin starts off hearings on Obama’s ‘pivot to Asia’ with focus on human rights Pro-Obama group signals more emphasis on climate, green policies Consumer bureau shines light on discriminatory auto lending Reps. Moran and Campbell to get furry salute Norquist bracket picks winners based on marginal tax rates TSA denies Marine forced to remove prosthetic legs Beechcraft files suit over disputed Air Force contract Senate could start series of budget votes on Friday evening Biden: Voters think gun restrictions already law House GOP members criticize administration’s response to cyber theft Daytime TV, not politics, on tap at The Capital Grille Education secretary: Fine NCAA coaches for low graduation rates Boustany pushes IRS for details on health law work Lawmakers slam Iraqi government for allowing Iranian aid to Syria’s Assad Schumer: Senate group ‘very close to an agreement’ on immigration reform Lawmakers push bill to limit GPS tracking Obama urges Israel, Palestinians to resume Mideast peace negotiations Bachmann turns tables, says ObamaCare ‘kills’ women, children Georgia Senate race looms large over vote on House Republican budget Pollard heckler interrupts Obama Dem leader urges media to challenge health law ‘myths’ Rep. Massie says no to Kentucky Senate bid Sen. Coburn, NYC police chief clash over counterterrorism grants It’s time to balance the federal budget ‘Let Cuba open itself to the world, and the world open itself to Cuba’ Reid marks third anniversary of healthcare law Sens. Manchin and Rockefeller rock out for music education After trials of winter, Syrian refugees face difficult summer Existing-home sales highest since 2009 Peres: ‘America is not a chicken,’ would strike Iran Repeal of ‘ObamaCare” must remain a top priority Rep. King: Obama should ‘play favorites’ between Israel, Palestinians Arbitrary soda ban does nothing to resolve obesity House averts government shutdown FDA: No ‘iPhone tax’ from health law New tax requirements would be burden for e-tailers Panel approves Obama’s Interior pick Microsoft reveals data on police snooping House approves Ryan budget HHS touts savings for seniors under health law Interior will take ‘second look’ at allowing road through Alaskan refuge WATCH LIVE: Obama speaks to the Israeli people Tina Fey reprises Sarah Palin impression on ‘Inside The Actor’s Studio’ Sen. Hatch ‘hates birthdays’ GOP previews life sciences priorities Sessions offers motion to recommit Senate budget until it balances Graham to press House GOP to subpoena Benghazi survivors Labor market showing steady improvement Former Rep. Dale Kildee heads to K St. Secret report warns of US intelligence blind spots RNC raises $5 million in February News bites: Like a good neighbor Grooms concedes; Bostic will face Sanford in GOP runoff Thursday’s global agenda: Obama meets the Palestinians Markey touts response to BP oil spill in second ad DSCC picks Baldwin to lead women’s efforts Report: White House to shift drone program from CIA to Pentagon Obama ‘committed’ to Palestinian state, condemns rocket fire News bites: ‘Best interests’ News bites: Keystone a missed chance on climate diplomacy Sebelius: Health law has lowered costs, slowed premium hikes Poll: Clinton tops Rubio, Jeb Bush in Florida Thursday: House to pass 2013 CR, 2014 budget News bites: Post-collapse, financial regulator now drowning in data News bites: Apple hit with patent infringement suit Report: Senate plan could double visas for high-skilled immigrants News bites: Hard and fast Pelosi backing Democratic leader embroiled in ethics scandal Dems no longer fear ‘ObamaCare’ Vulnerable senators face lose-lose scenario on assault weapon vote Unified House Republicans poised to pass Ryan budget blueprint K Street firms working US-EU trade talks from both sides of the Atlantic MORNING READ Report: FHFA, mortgage servicers failed to handle serious complaints Senate to continue 34 hours more of budget debate on Thursday House releases text of Senate-passed CR Grassley: Dems won’t be able to agree on $1T in tax increases White House moves forward on US-EU trade talks