The Hill Articles: September 3, 2013

Defunding is loser strategy for GOP Prominent pro-Israel group throws its weight behind Syria strikes Reforming immigration good for us all Detroit must be saved Lobbying World Rice: White House has ‘no expectation’ of losing Syria vote Summer school Dem Sen. Udall admonishes Kerry for dropping UN support bid Paul has ‘bad feeling’ Senate will okay Syria strike Clinton breaks silence to endorse Syria strikes Sen. Rubio claims HHS planning $8.7 million ad buy to promote ObamaCare Wildlife service proposes change to endangered species management rules Say no on Syria GOP stuck in stalemate Pelosi scrambling, if not whipping, for House Democrat votes on Syria US commander rules out ‘zero option’ in postwar Afghanistan Cruz to hunt pheasants with Rep. Steve King Taking sides TSA chief: Passengers ‘experiencing a different TSA at the airport’ American Legion urges caution on Syria strikes GOP ‘no’ votes piling up in the House Top GOP recruit not running for San Diego mayor Amash finding nearly zero support for Syria attack in Michigan Pro-Israel group backs military strike on Syria House Science chairman says EPA violating subpoena Ratings agency S&P says US is retaliating over downgrade Let Taiwan join the ICAO Financial panel pushes G-20 to combat ‘too big to fail’ Bradley rules out Senate bid in New Hampshire Center for Effective Government names White as regulatory policy chief Home prices continue yearly double-digit increases Lawmaker asks Obama to set up expert advisory panel on Syria Manning submits presidential pardon request Menendez: Threat of US escalation in Syria worth the risk Despite the hype about healthy eating, we’re losing the war on obesity Poll: Majority oppose Syrian military strike De Niro: Obama ‘trying his best’ SEC bows to federal court on oil rule Protesters interrupt Syria hearing Hunter: Obama could be impeached if he strikes Syria without authorization WATCH LIVE: Kerry, Hagel testify on US force in Syria Flake: Time running out for US action in Syria Union concerned about pending airplane security rule The Hill is most followed on Twitter by lawmakers Mideast instability necessitates Keystone pipeline Ex-Bush official lands at conservation group As Big Labor disowns ObamaCare, will Republicans own it? Krauthammer: Obama has no strategy for Syrian strike Anglosphere shifting, Canada rising, but where is ‘Mr. Wonderful’? (aka Kevin O’Leary) Christie chooses to celebrate wife’s birthday instead of rally with Rand Paul Democrat asks constituents for Syria input via email, Twitter, Facebook McConnell offers no support for military strike against Syria Pew Research Center: The 113th Congress not least productive — but it’s pretty close Generic drugmakers hire new lobbyist Boehner backs Obama on Syria Boehner: It’s up to Obama to get the votes from Congress on Syria Lawmakers press DOT to study truck driver scheduling rules Syria debate delays action on Senate energy bill Stocks fall as Boehner announces support of Obama on Syria Political operatives open new PR shop Sen. Murphy a ‘skeptic’ on Syria US action in Syria could trigger regional conflict, analysts say Obama leans on Shaq, Felix and Dawes to promote ‘Let’s move’ Biden postpones trip to Orlando Study: Healthcare-associated infections cost nearly $10 billion Pelosi: ‘We must respond’ with military Republicans to propose IRS Abuse Protection Act US and Israel conduct joint missile test in Mediterranean Sea WikiLeaks files criminal complaint in Sweden ahead of Obama visit Manufacturing index hits highest level since June 2011 Wednesday’s meeting announcements: Veterans disability benefits under review Obama: Syria is ‘not Iraq, Afghanistan’ Syria attack plan scuttles Senate coal hearing Johansson: Clinton would be ‘wonderful’ Massive Verizon-Vodafone deal ‘should sail through,’ experts say Lobby shop hires former Bahrain ambassador GOP bill declares Ft. Hood shooting an act of terrorism, not workplace violence Possible Alexander primary challenger withdraws from vetting process News bites: Promotion Obama underscores need to finish Asia-Pacific trade deal this year New regs for Wednesday: Federal workers looking at new nondiscrimination rules Dennis Rodman returns to North Korea Microsoft to buy Nokia phone unit for $7.2 billion News bites: Keystone XL concessions, Japanese ice walls, and more Tuesday: Syria hearings begin in Congress News bites: CBS, Time Warner strike deal News bites: Climate fight heats up over new carbon estimate Rand Paul to campaign with New Jersey GOP Senate candidate Steve Lonegan McCain threatens to pull support on Syria if strike is too limited Kaine: Syria resolution must explicitly forbid boots on the ground News bites: Fall rebound? REGULATION NATION: Obama rule-making seen as deeply flawed White House open to changing draft language on Syria