The Hill Articles: September 24, 2013

Lobbying World Shutdown threat a bad idea — again DC ignores jobs and economy Senate Ethics panel rejects Vitter’s call for Reid, Boxer probe OVERNIGHT MONEY: Senate tees up first CR vote OVERNIGHT HEALTH: Obama presses enrollment Obama pushing Kerry to reach nuke deal with Iran Broadway star to Obama: Stand up for women’s health Rubio joins Cruz in calling for the defunding of ObamaCare Bipartisan chemical safety act should move forward OVERNIGHT TECH: Congress split on NSA changes OVERNIGHT ENERGY: White House climate aide eyes next big carbon rule GOP senators push for medical device tax repeal vote Environmental, agriculture groups oppose Rep. King farm bill provision Iranian president to UN: ‘Peace is within reach’ Weyant’s World: Sept. 25, 2013 Industry appeals ruling on USDA meat labeling regulations Clintons join Obama to defend health law Obama on ObamaCare: ‘I just want the thing to work’ Say no to GOP suicide Cruz out of control OVERNIGHT DEFENSE: Obama addresses United Nations Paul tells Cruz to wear ‘comfortable shoes’ in filibuster advice Cooking in the White House Senate working on counterpart to CISPA cybersecurity bill Reid’s office: Cruz filibuster is fake Apple’s top lobbyist nominated to State Department post Rounds hoping to match $600k fundraising haul in third quarter DAY’S END ROUNDUP Dem Rep. argues Wendy Davis, not Cruz, launched greatest filibuster GOP lawmakers skeptical on Iran’s ‘charm offensive’ Drescher: A run for office is ‘on the horizon’ UN plans summit next year to boost odds of 2015 climate pact Cruz says ObamaCare a factor in his staffer’s decision to retire Hillary Clinton: US would make ‘strong statement’ electing female president FreedomWorks endorses Boehner ally’s primary opponent Regulator’s pledge to weigh rulemaking costs wins GOP praise House Dem: AIG head should resign for ‘appalling’ lynch mob comparison GOP leaders face resistance after pushing to speed vote on funding Clinton: Shutdown could help Dems Cruz: People in wheelchairs ask me to stop ObamaCare California online tracking, ‘eraser button’ bills set to alter online privacy Rand Paul to join Cruz in Senate floor protest against ObamaCare Voters support action on climate Is Ted Cruz giving a filibuster or not? Ex-DC Mayor Fenty joins Perkins Coie Sen. Rockefeller: ‘I wish I were confident’ Congress will increase transportation funding Dropbox joins fight against NSA secrecy Senate Dems to offer stopgap spending bill that lasts until Nov. 15 Obama says UN has ‘thanks of the world’ for uncovering the ‘truth’ in Syria Cruz: I will protest ObamaCare ‘until I am unable to stand’ Chamber of Commerce wants more flexibility on ObamaCare compliance Club for Growth issues warning to Senate GOP If “Just Say No” crowd insists on a yard, they will lose a mile Mikulski calls for grand bargain by mid-November on sequester, taxes, spending Cruz launches floor protest against ObamaCare funding (Video) Bono does on the spot Bill Clinton impression No handshake between Obama, Iran Al Qaeda reinforcing African-based terror cells Obama golf buddy adds former administration official to his firm Predatory lending and Indian country Plouffe enlists OFA supporters to help explain ObamaCare Majority of lawmakers back strong currency rules in Asia-Pacific trade deal Kerry to sign UN arms treaty GOP bill would force federal healthcare officials to sign up for ObamaCare State AGs urge federal crackdown on e-cigarettes GOP chairman says regulations were ‘root cause’ of economic crisis Goldie Hawn mistakenly thought she was descendant of historic figure Obama pledges $8.7 million to Lebanese army amid chaos in Syria The Affordable Care Act will help those who have been ignored for too long Federal employee health premiums to rise 3.7 percent South Korea rejects Boeing’s $7.7B fighter bid Government-shutdown-happy GOP could elect a Democratic House in 2014 Senate votes to confirm Circuit Court nominee Report finds flaws at consumer financial bureau Report: NATO, Afghan troops killed in multiple attacks Obama: US will ensure ‘free flow’ of Middle East oil Health official: We’re ready to deal with ObamaCare glitches Consumer confidence drops slightly amid budget debate McConnell walks fine line with GOP base in fight to defund ObamaCare Report: Tax reform could impact child tax provisions Wednesday’s meeting announcements: Great Lakes restoration Senators warn Obama on diplomacy with Iran Obama vows to protect ‘free flow’ of Middle East oil Judiciary chairman takes aim at NSA Obama pushing Kerry to pursue nuclear weapons deal with Iran GOP senator calls Obama a ‘last ditch warm up act’ for Bill Clinton Turning crisis into opportunity Obama to Kerry: Get Iran deal McConnell: Democrats will get a ‘do over’ on ObamaCare Senate committee to hold hearing on infrastructure funding Brazilian president rails against US surveillance at UN assembly Lawmaker urges probe of possible energy market manipulation EMILY’s List helping Rigell’s opponent Iran’s president to address the UN Tuesday Giuliani: Obama shouldn’t shake Rouhani’s hand Rep. Moran’s new beard dubbed ‘Santa chic’ by staff Bill says Hillary would rather be grandmother than the president Iranian president’s purported Twitter account sparks confusion AIG head compares bonus outrage to lynch mobs Reid: The public opposes GOP’s ‘senseless’ plan to shutdown the government Consumer confidence dips Poll: Capito leads Tennant in West Virginia Senate race Here’s the deal—40 hours is full-time but only in Medicaid expanded states Green groups warn Obama against any ‘deal-making’ on Keystone pipeline Think tank to Pentagon: Here’s where to cut Home prices rise by the most since early 2006 WSJ: Cruz, Lee led GOP to defeat Late night-smash: Congress finds common ground New regs for Wednesday: Truckers told not to stop in rail crossings Poll: Booker’s lead shrinks in NJ Senate race Lobbyists applaud plan to jam Dems on tax reform Iowa Republicans move back convention date, helping Senate chances News bites: Likely windfall News bites: Bird strikes SGR roller coaster causing unpredictability in cancer care Republicans to EPA: Pay for climate rules or don’t do them Obama meeting with Hill leaders now unlikely Dems hit House and Senate Republicans on shutdown threat Polls: McAuliffe leads Cuccinelli in Virginia Giuliani to Obama: Don’t shake Rouhani’s hand Tuesday: Running out the clock on the continuing resolution News bites: China to relax Internet restrictions News bites: Mergers facing more regulatory roadblocks under Obama Iran, Syria top UN agenda for Obama Employment and training program at risk News bites: JPMorgan’s growing tab Clintons lose personal friend in Kenya attack Axelrod: GOP follows Cruz like lemmings Business group cries foul over EPA water rule GOP effort to launch new probe on Benghazi picks up momentum Former NSC staffer Raymond Tanter: Human rights must be part of talks with Iran Reid to embrace funding level set by House GOP Senate Republicans back away from floor fight on missile shield Conservatives see no threat in showdown over shutdown A case of the Mondays on Capitol Hill Cruz filibuster could leave House little time for response to Senate Lobbyists cheer plan to jam Dems by linking debt hike to tax reform Obama’s time for action ticks away News bites: Airline carbon ‘showdown’ begins, EPA’s next move on climate and more Senators warn Obama of Iran trap (video) Disgraced Lois Lerner out at Internal Revenue Reid holds the line on spending Administration pushes ObamaCare