The Hill Articles: March 23, 2013

March 23
Gore: Pro-carbon tax editorial a ‘must-read’ Biden: Republican Party is leaderless Despite ties to Sandy Hook, potential Senate hopeful rejects more gun control IRS: ‘Star Trek’ and ‘Gilligan’ training videos were a mistake Boehner: House won’t stop efforts to scrap ‘ObamaCare’ Dems say Democratic budget isn’t balanced Pryor tweet: Impostors asking about guns in Arkansas homes Obama healthcare law faces big challenges on third anniversary TSA facing sharp pressure to prohibit knives on planes NRA praises Inhofe for amendment to stop US from joining UN arms treaty White House calls for compromise on budget On third anniversary, Obama touts health law’s benefits Kerry calls for release of US pastor in Iran Obama ends Mideast tour with visit to Petra Senate rejects GOP bid to thwart federal climate rules Report: Romney invites donors to Utah retreat Obama shifts toward Netanyahu with well-received visit to Israel Sen. Lee: Obama ‘a day late and a dollar short’ on budget plan Obama presses Congress to vote on assault weapons ban Senate passes first budget in four years Senate votes 53-46 to stop US from joining UN Arms Trade Treaty Senate budget ‘vote-a-rama’ winds down Senate votes to remove trade barriers Senate votes to end mailing discounts for political parties Senate rejects ban on allowing former illegal immigrants healthcare benefits Reid encourages Senate to wrap up before voting hits ‘carnival stage’ Senate votes to end advantages for ‘Too Big To Fail’ banks Senate targets Obama budget director’s pay Paul’s alternative budget fails in Senate, 18-81 Senate on record opposing use of chained CPI Corker pressing amendment to prohibit increase in guarantee fees After a long night, Senate votes for biennial budget process Senate rejects Rubio abortion bill