The Hill Articles: August 6, 2014

Miss. GOP won’t hear McDaniel challenge Obama, first lady dine in Georgetown Obama congratulates Spurs for hiring female coach US, Iran to resume nuclear talks Biden, Ukraine leader concerned over Russian ‘peacekeepers’ Obama: ‘I have no sympathy for Hamas’ Obama: ‘Premature’ to fast-track Ebola drug Obama defends executive action Stagnating wages weighing on Americans’ economic outlook NYC patient tests negative for Ebola OVERNIGHT CAMPAIGN: Come at the king… Obama to interrupt vacation Ann Coulter blames doctor for catching Ebola Major DHS contractor hit by cyberattack Economists: FDA’s tobacco rules underestimate health benefits Bergdahl read his rights DOE to give $18 million for geothermal projects Broadcasters hit back on ownership rules Lanny Davis: War and peace at Camp Equinunk — Lessons for Congress? Biden: Congress ‘can’t even decide on a gas tax’ Bank of America nearing $17B deal over mortgage practices GOP: Shooting shows folly of Afghan pullout Rep’s ‘shagging’ tweet gets attention Biden calls for lawyers to represent migrant children Feds map climate change threats to electricity, oil supplies Reid decries ‘cold-blooded’ killing of US general Why Mike Huckabee is a serious 2016 GOP presidential candidate WATCH LIVE: Obama holds press conference at Africa summit White House: Putin’s import ban will only hurt Russian economy Freshman lawmaker hits gay Republican challenger for Tea Party speech DOT chief wants ‘noisier’ calls for funding India: Open for business or not? Dems eyeing ‘inversion’ tax language in CR Bill would provide veterans with extra sick leave HIV drug beneficiaries may be defrauding Medicare Part D Poll: Most think government won’t tackle important problems this year Postal Service to issue wage garnishment rule, despite controversy Biden son goes Greek in cooking lesson Coal assails Obama’s Power Africa pledge New details emerge in killing of US general Gore warns markets coal stocks will lose value New VA chief McDonald to visit scandal-plagued Phoenix hospital Wireless companies under fire for slowing speeds Huckabee: Obama deserves impeachment Report: Energy regulator to step down Compelling case for exporting crude oil and LNG Alabama Democrat blasts ‘war on whites’ Netanyahu: Israel’s actions in Gaza ‘justified’ FDA’s ‘gluten-free’ regulations take effect Hagel: Russian invasion of Ukraine a possibility Bill would halt child labor on tobacco farms Government needs the private sector to improve cybersecurity EPA declares climate rule hearings successful Putin bans food imports from countries with sanctions on Russia DC delegate girds for pot legalization fight Bush makes AIDS plea in rare DC visit RNC circulates petition, raises funds off Uber Report: 60 percent of Syrian chemical weapons stockpile eliminated White House adviser met with billionaires Steyer, Soros ABC’s Rick Klein: Baseball card collector and Billy Joel fan who almost mowed down a senator Florida’s free money for millionaire politicians Putting partisanship aside and making tough choices Obama moves forward with equal pay regs Dems blast Paul over birth control comment Poll shows majority blame Washington for nation’s economic struggles DOT to conduct virtual town hall about highway funding Grassley: Obama ‘stonewalled’ watchdogs Michelle Obama’s social media advice for first daughters Legal pot makes DC ballot First lady: ‘Women are smarter than men’ New Hampshire base to get new Air Force tanker Unaccompanied Crossroads launches Iowa, Arkansas Senate ads First lady to teen girls: ‘Do your homework’ Mexican lawmakers approve energy reform provisions Ebola deaths top 900 Pentagon official begins to question Bergdahl Survey: Most emails fail anti-fraud test Plane held at US airport after Ebola scare Crapo: Congress must get VA fix right Utah appeals gay marriage case to Supreme Court New regs for Thursday: Wage garnishment, hazardous materials, nuclear exports Amash slams ‘disgusting’ rival Hillary Clinton leases new office in NYC NATO worried Russia could invade Ukraine African trade summitry Signs of progress in healthcare quality Cotton turns question on impeachment to immigration Global climate pact won’t keep warming below target, study says Paul: I wasn’t ducking immigration debate Walgreen Co. opts out of avoiding tax bill by leaving US Transportation tax defeated in Missouri Brown introduces bill to ensure DOT projects invest in US Anti-Semitism flares up with Gaza crisis Railroads lack insurance for major oil train disasters, feds say GOP’s Bob Corker: Obama foreign policy ‘hard to watch’ Sprint drops its bid to buy T-Mobile Poll: Most NJ voters don’t think Christie would be good president Wolfowitz: We ‘won’ the Iraq War Paul makes anti-Clinton case in Iowa Low marks for Obama on Gaza conflict The Millennium Challenge Corporation is moving forward Report: Russians steal 1.2B passwords Should I feel sorry for private health insurers? Charles Koch: Welfare, food stamps ‘addictive’ Paul: ‘I can beat the president’ at bowling Africa Leaders Summit: America’s dirty little secret Rural retreat for Democrats Attacking ‘a hidden, deadly’ issue The shadow of China: An ‘800-pound gorilla’ lurks over the effort to improve ties between the US and Africa Policymakers tackle ‘significant’ and growing security challenges Powering sub-Saharan Africa White House looks to aid Kurdish fighters in Iraq WH eyes limits of immigration powers Democrats throw kitchen sink at Republicans ahead of midterms Under fire, CIA chief has key ally McConnell faces toughest test Ethanol explosive for Cruz, Paul K St. connections dog Va. hopeful Obama, Clinton pitch Ex-Im at summit GOP plots offensive on labor Trade must benefit both Trade and aid both needed Follow the money to root out threat of financial crimes Taking a new approach Fostering growth and opportunity A new Africa comes to Washington Clinton laughs it up in surprise ‘Colbert Report’ appearance Ex-NFL player likely to advance in Washington primary Former Rep. Hansen Clarke falls short