The Hill Articles: May 30, 2013

House panel to take up cellphone unlocking bill States say ObamaCare exchanges will be ready on time US trade regulator opens online piracy investigation into Ukraine Freedom of the press v. national security – A tough balance Former congressional aides to lobby for oil refining firm GOP lawmakers link Sebelius calls to IPAB concerns Voters split between Democrats, Republicans for midterm elections Trustees report set to renew Medicare, Social Security reform debate George W. Bush on Rubio: ‘My brother likes him, so I like him’ House questioning IRS staffers in Ohio DAY’S END ROUNDUP It’s time to make marriage equality an American tradition NHTSA: US now at ‘historic turning point’ on driverless cars Shaheen to Obama: ‘Over-classification’ in government costs taxpayers money GOP lawmakers: Labor should withdraw consultant reporting rule Senate sets hearing for Obama trade pick FCC’s Clyburn announces leadership team State: Hezbollah sees ‘resurgence’ on world stage White House spokesman punts on Redskins team name question President Obama’s energy legacy Holder media backlash intensifies Sen. Brown announces bill aimed to stop the resale of stolen phones US targets ‘villainous’ censorship of Iranians McCain: ‘Regrettable’ if photo was taken with Syrian rebel kidnappers Cruz: Holder ‘absolutely’ should resign amid controversies Geena Davis reveals dream FLOTUS role Sessions: Ten-year scoring of Senate immigration reform bill inadequate UN official calls for ban on ‘killer robots’ State keeps Cuba on terror sponsors list House budget bill attempts to thwart Congress’s progress on immigration detention reform Gas industry official: ‘Overriding’ federal climate policy not needed Consumer watchdog takes its first action against abusive practices Sessions: Senate immigration bill will ‘hurt struggling US workers’ Poll: Mark Warner rides approval high in Virginia White House says health law already boosting competition Study: Premiums could rise an average of 40 percent under ObamaCare The student debt problem is bigger than interest rates Paul: Aiding Syrian rebels ‘dangerous’ DSCC hammers GOP on Senate ‘recruiting nightmare’ in 4 states TechNet’s Hawley heads to Dewey Square Group House preps floor work on two spending bills for fiscal 2014 Panetta inks deal to write memoir Stellar GOP performance in California shows Republicans can turn blue to red when they talk to — not at — voters Report: Russia delivers advanced missiles to Assad Democrat blasts Redskins for ‘disturbing’ refusal to change NFL team’s name US airline employment down Top Senate Republican calls for 2014 sequester replacement Bloomberg group presses lawmakers to support ‘terror gap’ gun bill Trump, hinting at run, says Americans ‘desperate for leadership’ GOP chairmen want IG to look into Sebelius calls on ObamaCare Senior House GOP lawmaker revives offshore drilling bill Oil industry frets over new smog standard Fox News won’t attend off-the-record meeting on leaks with Holder Grassley: Chinese company controlling US meat supply is ‘a bit concerning’ Better mad cow disease rating could boost U.S. trade talks Mass. Gov. Patrick, Sen. Durbin to headline OFA Chicago event RSLC expands effort to recruit diverse candidates Dem wants to get Memorial Day to May 30, do away with three-day weekend Texas GOP vs. Hispanics Dish urges Congress to review security clearance of SoftBank-Sprint deal Virginia, California hit hardest by Pentagon furloughs UN panel recommends big firms file environmental reports The fallacy of IRS-prepared tax returns White House sets stage for June fight over student loan rates Obama: No ‘patience’ for climate skeptics Jeb Bush not concerned about mom’s ‘enough Bushes’ remark Ex-Fed chief: Glut of regulators a ‘recipe for indecision, neglect and stalemate’ ‘West Wing’ actor to star as JFK Friday’s meeting announcements: Pacific fishing Weekly jobless claims tick up Eric Holder on the out White House extends flagship housing relief program Rep. Rush: Sen. Kirk’s gang arrests proposal ‘elitist white boy solution’ TSA eliminates graphic X-ray shots The quitters: The Bachmann and Palin pathology RNC files FOIA request for State Dept., Obama campaign Benghazi emails New regs for Friday: Rules for COD mail US economy grew at 2.4 percent clip in first quarter Petraeus lands job at investment firm News bites: Motorola to open smartphone factory in Texas GOP lawmaker reports warm reception in effort to boost U.S.-Russia anti-terror cooperation News bites: Who is Leemore Dafny? No Child Left Behind: Pass or fail? American Task Force for Lebanon Director George Cody: An eyewitness account of two Syrian refugee “settlements” in Lebanon Media groups decline Holder invite to discuss DOJ subpoena policy Ann Romney: Public feels ‘breach of trust’ amid White House controversies News bites: Obama to extend mortgage-relief plan Bloomberg: Ricin letter won’t deter gun efforts News bites: Expanding the reach First lady to donors: ‘Maxing out’ would be ‘baller’ First lady urges Dem donors to ‘max out’ Poll: 76 percent want special prosecutor to investigate IRS scandal Obama: Dems have ‘great chance’ of regaining House majority in 2014 News bites: Exxon’s busy day, Keystone battle fallout, and more Vote for nuclear option in Senate would be extremely close Obama’s poll numbers hold up despite the storm of scandal Harry Reid prepares for nuclear option Climate champ Markey would face constraints, opportunities in Senate Ex-Rep. Baca: DCCC is pressuring Democrats to oppose his House bid Attorney General Holder on the ropes