The Hill Articles: February 27, 2014

Biden: US fully supports Ukraine’s reforms House GOP pushes toxic chemicals reform ‘We’ve been through a challenging time,’ Jarrett says Camp ramps up tax reform sale OVERNIGHT ENERGY: Feds take step toward Atlantic offshore drilling Tea Party at five: Dawning or dimming? GOP slams Dodd-Frank panel, votes for reform OVERNIGHT HEALTH: House GOP ObamaCare alternative looks less likely Capstone regs bill draws veto threat Senate set to work on childcare bill next week OVERNIGHT TECH: Scholars call for FTC guidelines OVERNIGHT DEFENSE: Veterans bill stalls in Senate Panel clears bill to help electrify Africa OVERNIGHT MONEY: Economic growth likely slowed last quarter Moran: Reid’s attacks on Koch brothers rings of 1950s McCarthyism Senators take another crack at energy bill Unfunded mandates bill advances in the House Rogen most wants to toke up with Harkin McKeon sees little hope of overturning sequestration Japan’s leader refuses to set timetable for Asia-Pacific deal Vets groups slam Senate ‘shenanigans’ as bill stalls Tech industry slams NSA webcam spying Alex Sink raises $1.3M for special election Study: Film industry beefing up lobbying Surgeon general nominee one step closer McRaven: Threat from al Qaeda is ‘much more broad’ today CMS: We’re still improving HealthCare.gov Paul bill would stop Obama from tweaking healthcare law Pelosi endorses Eshoo for top Energy spot Dem senators push IRS to cap political activity Cuban and U.S. churches work together; Our governments should too First lady to appear on ‘Parks’ Pelosi on Iran: Let diplomacy work ATF grilled over questionable stings Judge orders Kentucky to begin recognizing gay marriage Report: Obama considered scrapping HealthCare.gov and starting over Congress to FCC: Investigate sneaky phone fees Senate confirms deputy secretary of Interior Ignorance is rife on energy issues Holder resting at home after health scare GOP blocks veterans bill LIVE: Obama speaks on ‘My Brother’s Keeper’ Obama spokesman rips press for 2016 questions Shuster: Obama, Camp transport proposals ‘encouraging’ House votes to overhaul federal reg process Congress harms veterans’ medical access McKeon: Defense budget cuts empower Putin Rand Paul to Tea Party: Watch what you say Obama to mark Civil Rights Act anniversary Tea Party Express endorses Roberts’s primary challenger Corker: I’m ‘Public Enemy No. 1’ for union Carney: Yanukovych ‘abdicated’ in Ukraine Economic silver lining of a deal with Iran Cochran ties Alexander for low ACU score Interior takes key step on Atlantic drilling Biden says Dems should ‘run on what we believe’ Hagel urges ‘cool’ from Russia on Ukraine Rep. Ed Pastor to retire Sebelius: US healthcare delivery system stuck in 20th century CFPB pushes consumer access to credit scores On data security, hold merchants to the same standards as financial institutions Yellen steers clear of bitcoin Yellen backs CBO on minimum wage findings Foxx: Obama, GOP close on transport funding Yellen: Winter weather slowed economy Why Washington should intervene in Puerto Rico economic crisis Seth Rogen: Senators were ‘falling asleep’ Lobby shop strikes gold with Wyden hire Biden: Dems should ‘run on what we believe’ Pentagon defends deadly Afghan mission NSA chief on Snowden: We ‘trusted a person who we should not have’ Boehner says Republicans will lead, but backs away from votes Boehner expects House to pass budget Pelosi says she’s not done yet Hagan joins $10.10 push Dem bill gets government out of the movie-making business Speaker: It’s Boner, I mean Boehner Members launch caucus on airwaves, spectrum Rahm stars in real-life political drama IRS should keep eye on the goal Spy chief: ‘We’re not ready’ Insurers: Medicare Advantage cuts cost seniors $900 per year New documents shed light on NJ scandal New regs for Friday: Whistle-blowers, energy efficiency, banks Blunt: O-Care horror stories are ‘not all untrue’ Advocates ‘encouraged’ by transport funding proposals Freddie Mac posts $8.6B profit in fourth quarter McConnell: Reid attack ‘astonishing’ Corker: Reid is Senate’s Putin Bill Clinton: New voting laws ‘assault’ values Poll: Public split on rising deportation rates Crossing the finish line on housing finance reform Obama, Abbas to huddle on peace framework Report: NSA helped Brits collect webcam images McConnell: Stop IRS from suppressing free speech Bill Clinton: New voting laws ‘assault’ on values And the finalists for the GOP convention are … Cruz won’t promise to stay out of primaries Hundreds show up to drink free beer on Capitol Hill Wedding that became a funeral Reid: ‘Shame on’ GOP for politicizing veterans bill Mexico, China led on climate action in 2013 Bill Clinton raises $700K for Lundergan Grimes Proposed Medicare prescription drug reform: It is all about competition Pot legalization push approaches critical mass in states Kingston launches first statewide ad of Georgia Senate race Cruz says his focus is on Senate, not White House Obama’s ‘My Brother’s Keeper’ initiative has promise Thursday: Regulations, CFPB and unfunded mandates Rangel primary foe to launch rematch Roberts hits challenger on graphic X-rays Former software lobbyist tapped for trade post Hillary Clinton open to ObamaCare changes Polis doubles and triples down on ‘fashion genius’ Focus on small business Playing chicken with our health US about to enter age of ‘new isolationism?’ Government buildings seized in Crimea Poll: Clinton could win Pennsylvania in 2016 Public remains divided on military spending Obama strives to be ‘my brother’s keeper’ Trio seeks to succeed Rep. Issa Dem to tap into grassroots in challenge The establishment fights back Insurers become O-Care foot soldiers ‘Card check’ victors reap little reward Dems pressure Reid to hold O-Care votes Poll: Huckabee leads GOP field in Iowa Poll: Honda up double digits over Khanna How nutrition label overhaul will work