The Hill Articles: August 26, 2014

American journalist held by Syrian militants returns to US Soldier who helped capture Saddam Hussein wins Oklahoma GOP runoff GOP opponent set for Murphy Florida GOP gets its top House pick Crist wins Dem nod for Florida governor Dem senator: Obama must prove Syria strikes ‘only alternative’ left Ted Cruz supports ALS research that ‘respects human life’ Senators: ISIS is ‘best funded’ terror group ever Obama pressed to expand deportation program for millions of immigrants CAMPAIGN OVERNIGHT: Silly season starts on television Lawmakers headed to Central America to address border crisis Obama not running away from vulnerable Senate Democrats ExxonMobil to pay $1.4 million after 2012 crude pipeline spill Former HHS cyber chief convicted on child porn charges House bill would require five-day workweek for lawmakers Lawmaker calls for early return to DC over Iraq GOP Senate candidate wants gas tax reduction Dems use Gore to fundraise on climate Consumer confidence hits highest level in seven years Group launches Comcast service-call remix contest Building our mobile life Church of Scientology to host breakfast for Hill staffers Durbin to VA: Allow veterans to use all education benefits Medicare beneficiaries sue over slow appeals UN warns of ‘irreversible change’ in draft climate report Dem lawmaker supports airstrikes in Syria Broadcasters, cable firms protest FCC emergency plan Business confidentiality shouldn’t trump chemical safety Dem poll: Iowa Senate race a dead heat Carper launching bridge tour to push for longer highway bill US, allies to accelerate arming of Kurdish forces Feinstein calls for earthquake early warning system Don’t buy into Cruz Can opposition to Israel avoid anti-semitism? Colorado Republican strikes Democratic tone in first ad WHO calls for global crackdown on e-cigs Gallup: LGBT people more likely to be uninsured American dies fighting for ISIS in Syria Court: Greens can sue to protect coal labor battle site Obama on ISIS: ‘America does not forget’ Biden gets flirty with WWII vet Feds greenlight exemption for truckers with diabetes GOP rep urges George W. Bush to help end South Sudan civil war Feds pick first CEO for HealthCare.gov US denies sharing intel with Syria’s Assad Ferguson and international law FCC gets new tech chief MSNBC host: ‘Bizarre’ Clinton hasn’t made Ferguson statement Republicans divided over Syria airstrikes TV commercials will be quieter under new FCC rules Scarlett Johansson designs shirt for Planned Parenthood Paul’s wife not opposed to his potential ’16 bid Survey finds social media users keep opinions quiet Ayotte picks Scott Brown in NH primary DC shows get shunned at Emmys Biden congratulates ‘Veep’ star on Emmy Gaza cease-fire reached, Hamas and Egypt say Slaughter: GOP lawsuit ‘destined to fail’ Boehner’s photobombing monkey LIVE: Obama speaks with veterans Regulators lift nuke plant licensing moratorium Pryor cites Ebola scare to attack Cotton Rubio warns Obama on immigration action Obama trip creates headache for vulnerable NC Dem senator Digging out of the money pit to create a smart grid Department of Labor hit for ‘frivolous spending’ Corker: Congress must authorize strikes in Syria Pro-McConnell group boosts Paul with new ad Levin: Public disapproval could cost Burger King New regs for Wednesday: TV ads, military health plans, truck drivers Ex-FBI Director Freeh injured in car crash Georgia along the path to NATO membership Survey: Voters concerned about nation’s debt, urge more action ‘Kill switch’ ordered for California smartphones Twenty O-Care contractors exceeded cost estimates, review finds Report: Qatar trying to free 4 US hostages in Syria Home price gains lose steam ND oil trains cause large backlogs for grain shipments Dem: Asking Congress to approve airstrikes would be ‘circus’ Hurricane Cristobal winds reach 75 mph Rebuilding Gaza Vitter tells Interior to ‘back off’ on oil rig Burger King: Merger is not a tax dodge Majority says US shouldn’t pay ransoms Rice blasts ‘significant’ Russian escalation House Dems launch scorecard hitting GOP on women’s issues Top GOP rep: Obama ‘waffling’ on ISIS threat ‘I can’t breathe!’: The federal government’s responsibility Congress’s rating could boost turnout Calling for a cease-fire at home Obama to announce new measures for veterans Decision time at the IMF on Ukraine Little love for Washington at Emmys House nominations on the line on Tuesday Sanders weighs Clinton challenge For Obama, program to lift up young black men takes center stage WH: Checked-out Obama is a media myth Time for a grand bargain on corporate tax reform GOP staffers seek to cash in as odds grow of Senate takeover