The Hill Articles: October 15, 2013

E-cigarette industry a target for regulations Boehner ally: Blame Cruz for fiscal chaos Bottom Line Opinion: Disturbing polarization in media worsens political partisanship (Video) Reid, McConnell relationship on the mend amid contentious budget talks OVERNIGHT HEALTH: House wrestles with ObamaCare changes Mixed messages on Afghanistan War Of asses and oxen Senate leaders back at negotiating table OVERNIGHT MONEY: Future of fiscal talks uncertain Impacts of budget, debt mess Booker’s burden: High expectations House cancels plan for debt vote Conservatives want more time to fight against birth control mandate Preparing for the next generation Take default off the table UN official slams GOP as shutdown delays US human-rights review Republican in name only Actress would talk to Obama about evolving security Journalist Greenwald leaving The Guardian US warns of deteriorating situation in Darfur Issa: ‘I’ll vote for a clean CR’ House Rules panel postpones meeting on GOP debt bill Facebook’s Sandberg to meet with FTC Still at an impasse Massive update of export regs starts to take effect Conservative groups urge ‘no’ votes on House plan Taliban hits major US airbase in Afghanistan DAY’S END ROUNDUP White House stands by Sebelius amid ouster calls over ObamaCare rollout Durbin: GOP fight over staffer insurance contributions is ‘pathetic’ Obama: Boehner ‘can’t control his caucus’ Microsoft encourages Internet use for kids Enviro group threatens lawsuit if drilling continues through shutdown Most late-term abortions are elective US warned of credit rating downgrade Sen. Enzi bolsters fundraising for primary against Liz Cheney Pelosi: House GOP bill is ‘decision to default’ Alleged al Qaeda operative pleads not guilty to terrorism charges GOP releases text of latest fiscal plan Pelosi: Boehner ‘needs to humor his troops so they can sow their oats’ Sullivan adds GOP intrigue into Alaska Senate race San Francisco trains still running, despite missed labor deal deadline Senate GOP: Shutdown ‘isn’t all bad’ Lawmakers stand behind Japanese autos Georgetown University offering free classes to furloughed workers Iran’s anti-nuke fatwa is a hoax K Street group ready to drop ‘lobbyist’ Huckabee mulling 2016 presidential run Mikulski warns in 33 hours Treasury bills will be junk bonds Amtrak offers discount to celebrate ridership record Grassley: End health contributions for Hill staff Senate’s housing finance overhaul could be slowed by government shutdown Gohmert: Reid wouldn’t know bipartisanship if it ‘slapped him’ Next steps with Egypt House GOP hopes to pass new fiscal plan Reid: House bill is a ‘waste of time’ Electric companies brace for new worker safety rules Small businesses warn crisis could dampen holiday sales Poll: About half believe Congress will resolve debt ceiling on time US, Iran hold bilateral nuclear talks Poll: Facing shutdown blame, GOP still seen as better on economy Senate leaders’ talks suspended to let House Republicans work House hopes to move own debt plan, but may not have the votes Murphy: Tea Party stuck ‘a knife into the backs’ of US families Planned Parenthood slams GOP over contraception opt-out in fiscal deal Basic civics is essential to resolving the gridlock GOP Rep. calls tense exchange with MSNBC reporter ‘inappropriate’ Stocks fluctuate as Congress haggles over a fiscal deal Carney: Obama ‘has full confidence’ in Sebelius Dems pan House GOP budget proposal, will whip votes against it White House warns: ‘We’re far from a deal’ International effort to chronicle chemical info winds down Right wants changes to House plan Report: Hillary Clinton’s security team not fine with London parking ticket Shutdown affecting job and loan applications Obama seeks to retain ‘extraordinary measures’ power to handle debt limit Liz Cheney tops $1M in first fundraising quarter Markey: ‘Tea Party shutdown’ locking public out of debate over climate regs Rubio urges Obama not to lift Iran sanctions Ex-Rep. Filner pleads guilty to felony Iran makes nuclear proposal to end ‘unnecessary crisis’ Dems ask GOP to condemn Confederate flag waving at White House John Edwards’s former mistress makes public apology: ‘I behaved badly’ McCain blasts Democrats for ‘visceral’ reaction to House plan Renewable fuel standard mandate is a failed policy Pryor, Cotton both top $1M for quarter Energy Security Council calls on lawmakers to open transportation fuel market Think tank pushes back on piracy claims Reid: House bill DOA in Senate Dem offers new deal: End shutdown now, and GOP doesn’t have to apologize White House rips new GOP plan; Obama to huddle with Dems New ‘robocall’ regs to hit Wednesday Azerbaijan: A tolerant, democratic Muslim state Sen. Gillibrand on crutches Inhofe: White House handling of al-Libi case ‘despicable’ High court to review gun transfer ruling ‘Lost’ Forest and paper group appoints climate director Lundergan Grimes outraises McConnell Supreme Court to hear greenhouse gas case Reid says he’s ‘confident’ the Senate will avert default GOP polls show trio of Senate Democrats in tough races Recipe for improving civic education DCCC hits vulnerable Republicans with radio ads on shutdown RNC video: ‘Fire Sebelius’ No new regs for Wednesday Perry: Obama, Democrats ‘hold the cards’ in fiscal showdown News bites: Explosion OPEC embargo – 40 years later Michelle Obama to make second stop on ‘Biggest Loser’ News bites: Apple hires Burberry CEO Corker warns against ‘spiking the football’ Landrieu nearly doubles Cassidy in third quarter fundraising News bites: Budget deal takes shape Tuesday: Assessing the deal, if there is a deal Obama reaches out to McConnell Klobuchar: Few ‘partisan pills’ in deal Pryor expects Senate deal Tuesday Election reform can counter political dysfunction News bites: Obscure ObamaCare provision takes center stage in budget brawl Massacre victim’s son challenges Ryan News bites: Agricultural nutrients threaten national parks, and more News bites: Wall Street watches DC Senate leaders near deal to end shutdown, raise debt limit MORNING READ Report: NSA gathers millions of email address books