The Hill Articles: May 31, 2013

More trouble for the IRS DOJ recounts ‘disturbing’ abuse of mentally ill at Pa. prison GOP says report will expose lavish spending at 2010 IRS conference ‘Anarchist’ Woody Harrelson says he dislikes all politicians Chamber supports toxic chemical bill A closer look at next week… spending bills, student loans, IRS oversight After 15 years, ship disability guidelines ready for release Bachmann paid $8K FEC penalty before retirement announcement DAY’S END ROUND-UP Obama and the null set narrative IRS fails to meet Senate Finance’s deadline for documents on targeting Obama to host mental health conference OMB outlines federal worker travel rules House Republicans renew effort to gut Obama’s healthcare ‘slush fund’ White House, NATO set final summit on Afghan war Justice for All Act can help fight crime and tighten federal spending Airlines: Don’t fine us for sequester flight delays Senate committee will begin work on military sexual assault legislation Kentucky activist admits making secret McConnell recording Goodlatte questions whether Justice lied on Fox News warrant Keystone builder ‘extremely confident’ Obama will approve it The right’s war against Hispanics Administration targets Iranian sanctions evaders Obama fundraisers precede China summit in California Report: US ‘risks defeat’ if international community abandons Afghanistan Time to fix our seriously misaligned nuclear strategy Zuckerberg’s political advocacy group adds Diller, Chen as supporters Obama administration slams proposed restrictions on nongovernmental groups in Egypt House to tackle sexual assault in the military Court upholds Obama gun records order McConnell says Gomez key to ‘taking back the Senate’ in fundraising pitch White House: No role for Assad in transitional Syrian government Is this who we are? Deception by terminology HHS delays ObamaCare option for small businesses, saying it’s too complicated Lockheed Martin confident F-35 will hit deployment deadlines GOP keeping pressure on IRS in hearings next week Medicare on track for insolvency in 2026; Social Security seven years later Social Security: A solution, not a problem The scandal trap Russia pushing new fighter jet sale to Syria Mind the gap! Report lists congressional deaths by train ObamaCare will increase self-employment, study predicts Sen. Paul defends Google, Facebook on privacy Reid: Senate will vote next week to stop student loan ‘rate hike’ Democrats come to Holder’s defense Nations block some U.S. wheat after discovery of genetically altered crop President should ignore fear mongering and sign arms treaty Holder resign? ‘Absolutely not,’ says Axelrod Obama administration clashes with UN over budget-busting employee salaries Ireland denies giving tax breaks to Apple House to pass bill setting nationwide rules for pharmaceutical distribution Tea Party needs a Congress, a home and a leader Bachmann opponent drops 2014 House bid following her retirement Obama shifts subject to student loans, picking fight with Republicans Sessions: EPA nominee Gina McCarthy is ‘stonewalling’ Congressman ‘not flattered’ to be featured on comb-overs in Congress list Monday’s meeting announcements: Studying biomedical research’s value Democrats increase pressure on Gomez to release client list LaHood: Foxx will continue distracted driving, biking pushes at DOT New regs for Monday: Exports to China First high-profile Republican enters race against Kay Hagan Reports: Russian missiles have not reached Syria Poll: Americans skeptical immigration reform will pass Poll: 68 percent oppose military involvement in Syria Syrian relief groups face unexpected delays from IRS on tax-exempt status Animal House: Horses, duck stamps and animal drugs up next week News bites: All about costs News bites: Bitcoin exchange beefs up ID procedures News bites: Regulator says more data needed to avert Great Recession sequel Pryor defends gun-control opposition in first ad News bites: Keystone builder says pipeline good for environment, OPEC maintains output, and more News bites: Halfway there Poll: Hillary Clinton’s favorability rating dives amid Benghazi probe Holder seeks to make amends with media Small business panel latches on to IRS controversy Pro-immigrant groups balk at Gang of Eight’s goal of winning 70 votes Obama renews push to limit executive pay for federal contractors Defense lawmakers consider changing rules of terror war Washington mourns loss of Tea Party queen MORNING READ Billionaire activist Steyer compares Gomez to Bush, Romney in online ad Ricin letters target Bloomberg, Obama over gun control debate