The Hill Articles: February 12, 2014

Winter storm shutters government Thursday Pelosi comes out against fast track bill Dramatic debt vote stirs Senate Dems double down on economic message GOP thinks one good win deserves another Minimum wage that ‘makes a difference’ Reform medical bidding process to protect seniors OVERNIGHT ENERGY: Olympians call for action on climate US needs a sustainable Medicare Seniors deserve our full support Protecting Medicare’s low-income beneficiaries Structural reforms needed to ensure Medicare’s solvency Senate passes bill for research on algae harm to fish OVERNIGHT TECH: Next steps for the cybersecurity framework Silica protections ‘badly outdated,’ liberal groups say Political unknown picked for Rep. Owens’s seat Brent Budowsky: Bill de Blasio lifts the left Obama taps Kennedy widow for postal board Reid sets up veterans bill, judicial nominee votes Lanny Davis: What is a liberal? OVERNIGHT MONEY: Debt-limit bill clears Connected healthcare is our future, if Washington acts Don’t go backward on biofuels OVERNIGHT DEFENSE: Pension cuts repeal sent to Obama Pig farm threatens Buffalo River A.B. Stoddard: Boehner: A true leader Walsh rips ‘smear ads’ in first TV spot Senate Dems drop ‘data broker’ bill Obama heading back to Asia-Pacific for four-country tour in April Report: Social conservative Marshall to run for Wolf seat Rubio on Schumer: Beware of ‘political trap’ Durbin proposes congressional campaign finance reform US confirms arrest of embassy employee in Egypt Privacy groups: Obama’s cyber framework falls short Benghazi: The Movie, coming soon Camp expected to release tax reform plan Memo to national Dems: Shut up about Chris Christie Cruz: Up to voters whether McConnell remains party leader OVERNIGHT HEALTH: Enrollment hits 3.3 million The VA backlog: Can we trust the numbers? Cantor taking on Obama, libertarians ‘Duck Dynasty’ patriarch rules out Senate run Senate votes to confirm US ambassadors Lawmakers want to see the ‘black budget’ Senate reverses pension cut McConnell sparks conservative ire with debt-limit vote Enrollment in ObamaCare hits 3.3 million Dems: E-cigs ‘preying on our children’ Lawmaker calls for hearing on Marine Corps newsstand episode Ros-Lehtinen demands Iran deal be made public Calif. Rep. Gary Miller ready to retire Obama signs order on minimum wage hike Amtrak chief joins highway funding debate Federal budget woes and lessons from the states US businesses seek solutions with India over trade practices Kentucky must recognize gay marriages Reid: Reject ‘Tea Party overlords’ White House hopes demand-free debt raise now the norm Sprint, Yahoo join app group WH declares emergency in Ga. as storm rolls No grassroots confidence left in GOP leadership General: Army force of 420K insufficient House Dems back Obama on Iran Reversal won’t help future service members White House offers cybersecurity tips Dem bill lets drug czar study effects of making pot legal ISAF: Afghanistan to release 65 ‘dangerous’ detainees tomorrow NRCC uses CBO report to ding Sink’s ‘loyalty’ Americans for Prosperity hits Landrieu for ObamaCare support Issa ratchets up scrutiny of WH political office U.S. ambassador: Asia-Pacific trade deal will get done Energy policy will decide the 2014 election cycle NSA operating outside the law, panelist says Lawmakers: DOJ lied about spying on members of Congress House Dems ready to start retreat Paul sues Obama over NSA spying ‘Winter in jeopardy’ say Olympians pressing for climate change action Pryor will vote to increase debt ceiling Senate confirms State Department nominees 18 House lawmakers urge softer pot policy GOP struggles to find ‘yes’ debt votes Business, labor groups push for gas tax hike Odierno: ‘Important’ that US troops stay in Afghanistan Dem group hits Tillis, Cotton in new ads GOP bills seek to clean house at VA Challenging discrimination in all its forms CEO turnover hits 4-year high in January Trial for Boston bombing suspect set for November Gun-control activists make new push Reid calls on Senate Republicans to reject ‘Tea Party overlords’ McCain: ‘Where is Obama’ on Syria? Does Israel have a better friend in Russia? House Republicans talk about returning to ‘Gephardt Rule’ Abortion rights group fights Obama nominee Parties scrutinized over immigration Obama, Netanyahu to meet amid deep concerns in Israel New regs for Thursday: Whistleblowers, insomnia drug EU to drop asylum demand for Snowden Crossroads hits Walsh on military investigation Number of uninsured hits five-year low Dems push Fed for closer review of settlements In reversal, Senate to vote on House bill Christie slams income equality ‘mediocrity’ Tom Brokaw reveals cancer diagnosis Same state, new spill 2014: Africa at last? Reid hopes GOP won’t be afraid of ‘Tea Party overlords’ Baseball player charters 787 ‘Dreamliner’ FBI targeting airplane laser pointers Former DoD spokesman J.D. Gordon : Russia, China set sights on Arctic riches McConnell labeled a ‘bully’ in new ad Gallup: ND continues to top job creation survey Airlines cancel 2,865 flights amid southeast snow Follow the molecular pathway Coal is good for taxpayers and everyone who pays an electric bill Inmate calling rules in effect Wednesday: Senate hoping for a debt ceiling vote Book: Clinton blamed Clyburn for Hillary’s SC primary loss Rep. King angry at Paul’s NSA lawsuit King blasts ‘morons’ in Republican Party What makes Peter King so angry A first step in addressing the mental health aspect of mass shootings Christie: Last six weeks not ‘enjoyable’ RNC touts win in San Diego mayor’s race A step away from political brinkmanship? Obama moving on minimum wage hike Election mode hits the Capitol Can Republicans clone Coleman? Senate headed for another ‘nuclear’ fight Up in arms over union ‘persuader’ rule A coming immigration storm?