The Hill Articles: May 21, 2013

Senate panel delivers bipartisan rebuke to Obama with vote to arm Syrian rebels Oversight panel: IRS investigation found targeting a year ago Lobbying World Markey, Gomez feud over security OVERNIGHT MONEY: IRS trapped in spotlight Nonscandals are having no effect GOP needs to reframe IRS scandal Leahy withdraws LGBT measure from Senate immigration bill Citizen soldiers leave a legacy of merit, bravery Top House Republican tells Navy to scrap its ‘fantasy’ shipbuilding plan Time ticks away for agenda items A crucial moment for global nutrition The luck of the Irish Take time to reflect on our soldiers’ sacrifices Remember and uphold tradition Teamwork for our wounded vets makes the difference on this Memorial Day Keeping faithful to a proud heritage, a tradition of honor, a legacy of valor OVERNIGHT ENERGY: Keystone battle on House floor, Day II of Moniz era, and more Sailors take to the seas to keep us safe Honoring fallen Coast Guard heroes Baker: Obama should trust his instincts Honor troops’ sacrifice, focus on vet issues OVERNIGHT TECH: Apple’s Tim Cook pitches tax plan It’s our duty to help those who served OVERNIGHT DEFENSE: Details emerge on Pentagon budget blueprint Memorial Day mission: Break the backlog at Veterans Affairs Veterans’ issues need pragmatism, vision for future Time to modernize housing finance More than roads: Don’t leave trails out of transportation discussion Weyant’s World: May 22, 2013 Biden thanks NBA star Kevin Durant for $1M tornado relief donation Senate Judiciary panel approves Hatch-Schumer compromise on H-1B visas OVERNIGHT HEALTH: Republicans target ObamaCare outreach The IRS audit from hell NRA losing its sway Poll: Obama’s approval rating slides amid controversies DAY’S END ROUND-UP Gomez hammers ‘Dirty Ed Markey’ in new ad Michelle Obama, Kerry Washington team up to visit D.C. school IRS gives tax relief to tornado victims House defense panel to call special forces team in Libya to testify House panel approves military construction, veterans bill Reflections for Sen. Cruz: Why citizenship matters GOP gives Dems nine shots at amending Keystone bill GOP, Amtrak debate responsibility for long-distance train routes Committee bill would change military judicial code Industry accuses EPA of skirting rules for public review of draft fuel regs GOP Sen. Thune urges IRS to stop ObamaCare work McCain bucks party by objecting to restrictions on budget conferees Moniz vows review of gas exports McConnell won’t block immigration bill from hitting Senate floor Former Miss America considering run against Mitch McConnell Smaller lenders express concern about final ability-to-pay rule Obama appoints members to voting rights panel Poll: Franken tops GOP challengers in 2014 Few utilities complying with voluntary anti-Stuxnet measures Obama meets with young immigrants in reform push Tardy formaldehyde rules pass through White House It’s time to fix the debt Lawmakers headed to Russia to seek answers on Boston suspect Senate rejects farm bill amendments aimed at changing cuts to food stamps Rep. Honda touts endorsement from Obama sister amid primary challenge Setting the record straight: A response to Puerto Rico’s governor ND Senators: Sugar subsidies in farm bill are ‘critical to compromise’ Carney: ‘FEMA has sufficient resources’ to aid Oklahoma Wall Street reform rule said to increase violence in Congo Sen. Mikulski belts out ‘You are my sunshine’ Carney: Questions about Sebelius fundraising similar to birth certificate concerns Leahy keeps secret his plan for LGBT amendments The Golden State’s golden opportunity Court shuts investment firms out of FDIC lawsuit Carney, Obama talked press freedoms after reports Fox News reporter investigated Dems urge quick disaster aid for Oklahoma, offsets or none House helps veterans with jobs, airport screening bills White House threatens veto of Keystone bill Apple CEO denies using tax ‘gimmicks’ Grieving mom to Congress: Pass recalled car rental ban Moniz vows to help advance big efficiency bill, sees ‘real chance’ House rejects Dem’s constitutional challenge to Keystone bill Lawmakers want to spear catfish inspection program Appeals court strikes down Arizona abortion law President Obama loves leaks, despises whistleblowers House passes veterans COLA, fishing rights bills Texas GOP lawmaker coins catchphrase for speeches on the House floor Senior DOE official hints more gas sales are coming Former IRS chief denies knowing full extent of targeting at agency Sen. Coburn: ‘Crass’ to play politics with disaster relief Dem slams Benghazi briefing as a ‘waste of time’ Poll: Benghazi, IRS scandals long-lasting Obama pledges full federal government support to Okla. tornado victims Two new PACs primed for female president Hoyer: Illegal immigrants should not be hit with extra costs under reform bill McCain: Kerry’s Syria peace talks a ‘cop out’ Watchdog sues IRS to change regulations for tax-exempt groups GOP trains fire on ObamaCare ‘navigators’ Senators warned of ‘narrowing’ opportunity to increase gas exports Terms of $20 billion beer merger settlement made public Lew learned of potential for ‘troubling findings’ at IRS in mid-March Senate clears first amendment to the farm bill Deputy OMB nominee sails through budget committee Gov. Hickenlooper a bad example on oil-and-gas issues Boehner: ‘The American people deserve the truth’ Issa and IRS: What Issa knew and when he knew it Schumer and Hatch strike breakthrough deal on H-1B visas Senate holds moment of silence for victims of Okla. tornado Busy first day for new Energy Dept. chief ‘Daily Show’ co-creator apologizes for tweet about tornado targeting conservatives GOP lawmaker: Scandal shows IRS loves to collect names Inhofe: Aid for Oklahoma tornado, Hurricane Sandy ‘totally different’ House Majority PAC brands Bachmann as ‘running scared’ in new video Heritage tees up questions for Transportation nominee Federal appeals court unanimously rules bin Laden photos can remain secret GOP seeks to block ObamaCare’s IRS funds Okla. town hit by tornado complained feds were slowing work on shelters Reports: Obama to give Pentagon control over armed drone program Lawmakers press Interior to slow down on fracking rules Dem marks Harvey Milk day on House floor Lew on IRS: Never again Poll: Majority supports Medicaid expansion in South Rand Paul: Senate should apologize to Apple for ‘spectacle’ hearing on taxes Boehner chokes up over Oklahoma tornado Bill would increase vetting for sexual assault prevention jobs Go fish! Senators team up to host fishing documentary screening President Obama’s media shield House Dems introduce two-year sequester replacement bill Kerry arrives in Middle East for peace talks Senate leaders offer condolences to Okla. families affected by the tornado Wednesday’s meeting announcements: Legal Services Corporation Flight attendant union defends Markey on national security Gov. Christie: No proof climate change caused Sandy New regs for Wednesday: Establishing hormone limits Poll: Majority suspicious of Benghazi cover-up Dems to challenge constitutionality of GOP Keystone bill News bites: Smooth ride McConnell out with new video targeting fishermen Dems seek floor battle over Keystone pipeline exports, court review Tea Party group files first lawsuit against IRS over targeting scandal Guns AND Butter: Veterans bills in the House, farm bill in the Senate News bites: Government grants Amazon cloud security clearance News bites: Tornado watch A prosecutor’s call: Justice for all News bites: Financial regulators near crucial nonbank vote Treasury: We deferred to IRS on apology Gov. Fallin: Tornado damage ‘worst I’ve ever seen’ News bites: Who, and when, cont. Poll: Majority believes IRS targeting of Tea Party was intentional Obama to address nation after tornado devastates Okla. town DAY’S END ROUNDUP Unions break ranks on ObamaCare Benghazi witness points finger at Clinton on lapses in consulate security Senate Democrats work to woo Cornyn, Hatch on immigration reform K Street lobbyists say their near-term priorities are scandal-proof How Reagan inspired a buzzword News bites: US, Europe look to end solar trade war with China Conservatives declare opposition to Senate immigration bill Senate Judiciary rejects Cornyn effort to strip Napolitano’s power Carney: Obama out of IRS loop GOP’s Love seeks rematch in Utah Snowe: President thought opposition to health law would eventually fade away