The Hill Articles: October 22, 2013

Actress would talk about personal responsibility Lessons from the shutdown Nobody wants ObamaCare Democrats pin tail on Ted Cruz Surrender or suicide House votes to let members expense travel to Rep. Young’s funeral Gay marriage decision hurts New Jersey Gov. Christie with conservatives Lobbying World White House to meet with health insurers Exporting American natural gas boosts economy and national security Federal adoption programs extended in House vote OVERNIGHT MONEY: Budget conferees ready for a chat Amid gridlock, a bipartisan effort on efficiency New book takes detailed look at all-time ‘greatest conspiracies’ OVERNIGHT TECH: Goodlatte to introduce patent reform bill An ‘unequivocal’ need to limit power plants’ carbon emissions OVERNIGHT HEALTH: Zients to help fix ObamaCare OVERNIGHT DEFENSE: White House defends drone strikes OVERNIGHT ENERGY: EPA is all ears, coal group expands lobbying, and more Settling BP spill claims with fund isn’t justice for victims Poll: Boehner’s favorable rating tanks Senate Dem urges president to extend enrollment period for ObamaCare Obama pleads with supporters to help sell ObamaCare House privacy group to meet Wednesday with privacy groups, online ad rep House votes to require criminal background checks on school employees Lawmakers urge scrutiny of energy markets Shutdown could keep Fed pumping in 2014 HHS dealing with ‘high volume of media requests’ on ObamaCare Court lets case against ObamaCare subsidies proceed Administration releases preliminary cybersecurity standards Hoyer: ObamaCare rollout ‘unacceptable’ Kerry: US, Saudi Arabia ‘close’ despite differences over conflict in Syria Safety board says 59 airplane accident probes impacted by the shutdown SCF endorses Sasse in Nebraska Senate GOP primary Kerry: US, Saudi Arabia ‘close’ despite Syria differences House member looks to end personal data collection under ObamaCare Senator to remember Canadian ambassador: Path to energy independence is through Keystone XL IRS: Shutdown to delay next tax filing season Pryor hits Cotton for shutdown in new ad Lobbying Revenue 2013 Third Quarter The Republican Party is almost shutdown Furloughs over, but energy shutdown continues McCain: ‘Seriously thinking about’ running for reelection in 2016 Court: Warrant needed for GPS tracking Reid: Jobs report proves GOP shouldn’t use economy as ‘bargaining chip’ Poll: Majority support marijuana legalization, new high Carney: US drone strikes are ‘lawful’ GOP member: Delay ObamaCare fines until website problems are fixed Restructuring America’s approach to international religious freedom Budget conference likely to meet Oct. 30 Lawmakers to take military flight to colleague’s funeral Actress Beals joins campaign for tougher chemical regs ATM company to pay $48 million over bribery charges White House says shutdown cost economy 120K jobs Carney: US drone strikes ‘precise,’ ‘lawful’ In-store tracking tech companies agree to customer privacy code House water bill: Don’t weaken environmental reviews Audit: IRS allowing billions in improper tax payments Lockheed profits rise despite sequester Indiana GOP demand ObamaCare enrollment numbers Former Rep. Major Owens dies at 77 GOP water bill amendments would limit EPA’s reach Bills introduced to rename VA hospital after late Rep. C.W. Bill Young Consumer bureau outlines examination process, unveils online regulation tool Poll: Voters warm to entitlement changes as part of broad debt plan FTC: Rental company’s computers spied on ‘intimate conduct’ Rep. Issa: White House ruined ObamaCare site House water bill vote likely to come on Wednesday Report: GOP asked ex-fugitive McAfee to testify on ObamaCare website Rep. Young’s widow asks Crist to stay away from funeral Hagel: Afghan postwar talks ‘on track’ Chemical safety groups push for action ahead of agency recommendations Liberal rep. compares Tea Party to KKK in fundraising pitch Mich. senators to Kerry: Stop Canadian nuclear waste near lake Concrete investment in a healthy U.S. infrastructure is our common wealth Safety commission to publish cradle safety rules Report: ObamaCare site failed basic simulation before launch Capitol to undergo $60M restoration Report: TSA searching records of passengers before they reach airport House committee to review ‘bullying’ by land management agencies Obamas attend parent-teacher conferences for Malia, Sasha Top Gitmo lawyer backs civilian trial for al-Libi Republicans push back on SEC efforts to write additional capital rules Government shutdown exposes the GOP civil war Jeb Bush: Obama should invite Boehner golfing Alexander demands enrollment updates DNC rounds out communications team with two new hires White House: Washington brinkmanship inhibiting job growth CFPB tweaks mortgage-lending rules Wednesday’s meeting announcements: CDC task force changes plans Rights groups: Drone attacks killing more civilians than US admits Alexander primary challenger targets Olmsted Lock funding in first ad HHS calls Verizon to help with ObamaCare website New regs for Wednesday: Housing, Yellowstone, cribs and more Senators demand SEC release rules on ‘crowd funding’ Time for corporate tax reform White House considers whale protections State Department official: Time to face ‘hard reality’ on climate aid State Department official: ‘Rigid’ global climate deal won’t fly Poll: Public’s view of economy at lowest level this year Top Iowa conservative blasts Christie for gay marriage move Report: ObamaCare site failed tests ahead of launch Jon Stewart savages Healthcare.gov News bites: High stress News bites: BART investigation Losing the Post-Cold War News bites: Facebook now allows beheading clips Poll: 12 percent say ObamaCare signup is going well Economy adds 148K jobs; unemployment rate falls to 7.2 percent Tuesday: Protecting kids, promoting adoption, naming a courthouse Rubio bill would delay ObamaCare fines News bites: Industry braces for new mortgage regulations GOP approval ratings reach record lows News bites: Jobs number prep Cruz slams GOP bosses at Tea Party rally Major oil group boosts lobbying News bites: The UN climate conspiracy, Brazil’s oil plans, and more Dems to go on offense on taxes Amazing lasagna and an escape from partisan politics In trying times, Will Rogers statue provides comedic relief for Congress Election prospects put a spring in Dems’ steps Leading the GMO food fight Silicon Valley readies immigration push ObamaCare debacle in spotlight Consumer Reports clarifies ObamaCare website critique Obama ‘not focused on making heads roll’ Will Rogers still watches the lawmakers on Capitol Hill he loved to spoof Embattled Sebelius to testify on rollout (Video) There’s no sunrise yet on K Street Bold-faced names show up at Meridian Ball Lip service won’t fix crumbling infrastructure