The Hill Articles: May 29, 2013

Iowa Secretary of State not running for Senate Franken gets first Republican challenger in businessman McFadden Obama to nominate Comey as next FBI director, sources say LaHood touts new state bans on texting-while-driving Fortenberry won’t run for Senate in Nebraska Group goes to court over text messages of Obama’s EPA nominee Bachmann retirement boosts GOP hopes of keeping her Minneapolis-area seat Regulators inch toward nutrition labels for booze Obama administration slams light sentence for US embassy attackers in Tunisia USDA praises lowered US threat of mad cow disease Dems press Hagel to exempt DOD teachers from furloughs IRS scandal highlights need for comprehensive tax reform Immigrants heavily subsidize Medicare, study finds Obama raising funds for House Dems Think tanks advocate defense cuts Congress rejects Former staffer for W raring to go for Jeb in 2016 Carney: US ‘will do all it must’ to protect computer systems from hackers Groups spar over immigration bill’s price tag Apple CEO denies ‘bizarre’ charges of e-book conspiracy Bitcoin draws more regulatory scrutiny Rubio to refocus on ObamaCare repeal in wake of IRS scandal Consumer watchdog releases final amendment on ability-to-pay rule Carney: Obama ‘has confidence’ in Holder Dems seize on CBO report to demand tax increases White House won’t confirm deadly drone attack in Pakistan Dem lawmaker calls for hearing on bridge safety Pa. members ask Sebelius to help secure lung transplant for child GOP demands to know if State officials faulted in Benghazi report still employed Conservative groups sue Holder, IRS over Tea Party targeting Protect our waters, secure our future DeLauro: Americans should be alarmed by Smithfield acquisition White House rolls out the welcome mat for RI Gov. Chafee Report: Yemen seeks US funds for new detainee prison Closing Washington’s tech gap Closing Washington’s tech gap General Motors shuffles DC lobbying team Levin urges Obama to discuss cyber theft during China talks Lawmaker blames school cutbacks on ObamaCare Syria: Assad staying in power until 2014, might run again Markey hits Gomez on tax policy in new ad White House wishes Bachmann ‘well’ Interior moves ahead on offshore drilling safety institute Medicaid managed care ready for new enrollees, states say Congressman’s pricey digs up for sale White House rejects Republican charges attorney general misled Congress CSX: Derailed freight train was carrying hazardous materials Foreign fighters flow into southern Afghanistan to battle US, allied forces WWJD about the IRS? Holder to meet news media chiefs in review of subpoena policy Banks post record earnings in the first quarter NASDAQ fined for messy Facebook IPO Feds settle with oil giant over Iranian bribe scheme GOP lawmaker: Administration using ‘excessive regulatory methods’ to silence critics GOP pressures Holder to grant asylum to Germans who want to homeschool kids Committee chair highlights worrisome new rules HHS finalizes wellness rules under healthcare law Biden calls for ‘new era’ in US relations with Latin America during trip to Brazil OECD dials back growth projections Labor chief warns against Tribune sale to Koch brothers Drone strike reportedly kills Pakistani Taliban commander House Judiciary panel launches official probe into whether Holder lied Ryan says immigration, tax reform unaffected by scandal U.S. lawmakers quietly propose foreign aid cuts Congressman’s 99-year-old mother gets standing ovation at graduation ceremony Reid: Passing Senate immigration bill ‘easy’ Volcker sets up group to rebuild public trust in democracies Bachmann won’t seek reelection Electric grid regulator Wellinghoff to step down Pryor targeted as ‘liberal’ by Senate Conservative Action ad campaign Foreign aid subpanel chairman Tim Kaine meets with UN leadership Rep. Gardner won’t challenge Udall for Colo. Senate seat SoftBank’s bid for Sprint clears security review Tea Party groups that were targeted by IRS are called to testify Thursday’s meeting announcements: Cybersecurity at nuclear facilities McConnell campaign ad ties Obama to IRS scandal, Richard Nixon Conservative think tank adds healthcare hires Conservative lawyer: IRS targeting happened outside Ohio office New regs for Thursday: Requirements for food importers Beyond Boston: Global security and intelligence Immigration reform and the great demand for talent News bites: Close look Cuba offers to let family doctor visit US prisoner News bites: Apple CEO hints at wearable computers MENA Initiative Director Bradley Bosserman: Time for GOP to move on beyond Benghazi News bites: Tesla stock soars, US wood as European fuel, and more Cantor says Obama ‘disconnected,’ has ‘lost focus’ in office Obama explains lipstick stain to avoid ‘trouble’ with first lady News bites: Still standing News bites: Lawmakers push to keep flights at DCA Obama will press China on hacking Obama nominees could tip regs court Tax-writers say case for reform grows Sen. Graham treads path alone on military sexual assaults policy Legislation to corral big cats draws the wrath of the circus industry Obama pivots focus to judicial nominees GOP presses Cotton to run for Senate MORNING READ Apple hires former EPA Administrator Jackson Rep. Hastings to Interior: Don’t destroy documents Lobbying World