The Hill Articles: March 28, 2013

Republicans press Napolitano on Saudi air travelers Obama administration cautiously endorses UN combat force in central Africa Report: Jeb Bush will attend Herman Cain private retreat Carper: ‘Hard to condemn’ USPS consolidation decision Hagel: US not ‘poking back’ at North Korean aggression Limbaugh on gay marriage: ‘The issue is lost’ Report: Obama breaks with Biden, Kerry on non-lethal military aid to Syria EPA investigating health risks from flame-retardant products Former SD lieutenant governor considering run for Senate Obama: ‘Shame on us if we’ve forgotten’ victims of Newtown school shootings IRS expands identity theft program Pentagon can’t rule out ’14 furloughs Obama to visit Miami port Friday Fla. governor blasts Obama on port fixes ahead of Miami visit Long-delayed EPA gasoline pollution rules set for Friday debut Mass. delegation supports universal gun background checks DAY’S END ROUNDUP Markey: Backing net neutrality is prerequisite for FCC chief Senators hit HHS more than $70 million in Medicare overpayments Report: Some federal wind energy programs ‘duplicative’ Iran, North Korea and Syria block UN weapons treaty that the NRA opposes Regulators target use of prepaid cards for money laundering Obama ‘deeply concerned’ about Nelson Mandela’s health Doctors push ‘doc fix’ in light of Medicare Advantage controversy Obama picks Gen. Breedlove for top European post Alan Simpson blasts GOP over ‘homophobic strain’ on gay marriage Sen. Kirk thanks Jennifer Aniston for well wishes Senate reschedules aviation safety hearing Allyson Schwartz commits to Pennsylvania governor campaign Paul: Don’t expect decision on White House run until 2014 Sessions warns Senate Democrats not to rush immigration reform House Republicans visit Indian leader banned from entering US after race riots Trust our energy future Report: STOCK Act database would put officials in danger Hagel orders furloughs of 14 days for DOD’s civilian workforce GOP senators press HHS on Medicare fraud H1-B visa program has a gender gap problem White House ‘deeply concerned’ by attack at Syrian university Healthcare bracketology: US Chamber unveils ‘Regulatory Madness’ Report: Chief Justice pays in cash for coffee after credit card info stolen Banks push regulators for student loan flexibility Obama campaign manager swipes at Gallup Rubio joins group threatening to filibuster gun control legislation Jim Carrey uses new Sandy Hook records to argue for stronger gun laws Dems ask Obama to defund restrictions on gun tracing in 2014 budget It’s time for High Court to catch up with voters on same-sex marriage Dem senator ‘stoked’ by carbon tax vote Obama administration joins congressional call for probe into deaths of Cuban activists Medicaid expansion would boost Pennsylvania economy, study finds Lawmakers press Navy on ship maintenance A one-size-fits-all is the wrong approach for healthcare reform US welcomes UN decision to make audits public CDC to launch second phase of anti-smoking campaign Big Apple delegation pushes bills easing apple exports Obama creates voting commission President’s budget to be released April 10 — two months late Climate chaos is bigger threat than space rocks Russia eyes return to Afghanistan after US pullout Boehner: House GOP deserves credit for Senate Keystone vote Kardashian reportedly ‘considering attending’ White House Correspondents’ Dinner Pew: 71 percent say illegal immigrants should be able to stay GOP lawmakers push to remove energy regulations Immigration reform: The view from California Sanders to introduce bill to break up banks ‘too big to jail’ More lawmakers pile on proposed Medicare Advantage cuts Two House Democrats press for action on China’s alleged cybertheft Cantor: Comprehensive bill on immigration reform will be ‘tall order’ $2 billion in Hurricane Sandy aid released, but sequester takes a bite OECD: ‘Moderate’ US growth in early 2013 Intel chairman: Sprint has vowed not to buy Chinese company’s equipment Democrats support for progressivity wanes Romney strategist: Number of GOP debates ‘silly and dumb’ Boehner memo hails GOP ‘tactical plan’ against Obama as success Equal rights for all GOP Sen. Murkowski says her view on gay marriage is ‘evolving’ Grassley planning gun violence bill that ‘doesn’t violate’ rights of owners Senior Justice official returns to law, lobby firm Intel chairman crafting plan to punish countries for stealing US trade secrets Medical science may be answer to budget woes House Dem pledges to apply sequester to his own salary Pentagon cuts back furlough days for civilian workforce McCain congratulates daughter on her new talk show Poll: Green energy popular, partisan split on oil Obama sets second dinner date with Senate Republicans Supreme progress on marriage RNC hits Obama over concession on premiums First-time jobless claims up by 16,000 Consumer bureau makes public more than 90,000 consumer complaints Senate Dems launch first attack of cycle against McConnell Bob Barr to announce House race plans News bites: ‘Too many calories’ News bites: US seeks China restrictions on Sprint deal News bites: Laser sentencing Poll: Menendez approval rating underwater News bites: Fannie, Freddie ease mortgage modification rules Dem demands restored border agent funding, ‘clear plan’ on border enforcement Economy expanded at 0.4 percent in the fourth quarter News bites: Wind power potential, problems explored News bites: Food stamp rise US deploys B-2 stealth bombers to S. Korea as tensions with North rise Giffords to deliver commencement at Bard College Newtown parents press for gun control in Bloomberg group’s ad Obama finding ways to wield power without executive orders MORNING READ Obama’s gay marriage legacy Conservatives wary of Chief Justice Roberts in same-sex marriage cases GOP’s Gillespie: Republicans shouldn’t fear immigration reform Markey, Lynch spar on healthcare, bailout at Massachusetts debate