The Hill Articles: January 16, 2014

Okla. Sen. Coburn to retire at end of 2014 Reid sets up flood insurance vote for late January Reid newest supporter of medical marijuana OVERNIGHT ENERGY: Kerry to meet with top Canadian and Mexican officials Gillespie puts Va. in play for GOP GOP omnibus rider keeps administration from tightening mining rule Boxer says she must protect Americans from Ted Cruz Republicans vow new Iran sanctions push OVERNIGHT DEFENSE: Gates book tour stops at Pentagon Accountants group backs tax simplification proposals Senate approves $1T omnibus OVERNIGHT MONEY: Congress aims for farm bill deal OVERNIGHT TECH: Calls mount for new net neutrality rules OVERNIGHT HEALTH: GOP’s ObamaCare replacement coming FDA: Wart removers blamed for 14 fires DC exchange official to join communications firm Barbara Bush: Oval Office not limited to political dynasties Watchdogs sue FEC, demand investigation of Karl Rove group Will the president end spying on Americans? Obama updates UK’s Cameron on intelligence reform plans Reid: Gates ‘out to make a buck’ Kerry: Syrians must attend peace talks Landrieu challenger Hollis launches first ad Economic growth relies on an invisible infrastructure Senate sets 5:30 p.m. vote on omnibus Obama weighing executive action on minimum wage hike Iranian sanctions must continue Privacy groups want broader surveillance reform from Obama GOP senator to Obama: Come clean on Benghazi NH Dems hit Scott Brown on Big Oil ties Kerry urges Syrians to attend his peace talks Reid walks back debt-ceiling remark Boehner: Obama ‘also has a Constitution’ Report: NSA collects 200M texts per day Boehner urges Obama to take fast-track authority appeal on the road IN-STATE for Dreamers Act of 2014 Gates says Jon Stewart’s response has been best so far O-Care official: Back-end still not finished Airline dismisses ex-senator’s complaint PM rejects Gates’ comments on UK defense cuts GOP: Crowdfunding rules a ‘deal-breaker’ for small businesses Dem bill incentivizes in-state tuition rates for immigrants Janet Yellen enjoys ‘financially responsible’ dinner Iraq asks for weapons ‘wish list’ from US Sorry, Charlie, but that’s a fishy story WH gives lawmakers access to Iran deal text Pelosi: Retirements will have no effect on Nov. NYC to pay $17.9 million to those arrested at ’04 GOP convention House shelves plans for vote on Iran sanctions Poll: Christie continues to top GOP field in NH Senate bill amends War Powers Act Obama to Dems: Wait on Iran sanctions House eyes farm bill vote after recess Feinstein rips ‘patently false’ attacks on Hillary over Benghazi Reid vows Iran will not get nuclear weapon Bill would revive the Voting Rights Act AP gives award to reporters of untruthful ‘Spanglish’ story Bridgegate beats out Trafficgate Public safety needs a competitive wireless industry Senate Dems push for rule locating 911 calls Boehner on Christie: ‘Time to move on’ Blumenthal toasts with a glass of milk Rockefeller: ‘Zero evidence’ NJ traffic study legitimate Senate Democrats vow to hold more votes on UI renewal Obama pushes effort to help low-income students reach college McCain scolds appropriators for drone move Boehner: ObamaCare replacement coming NRCC attacks Sink in new ad Schweikert to tackle regs with new gavel Blumenthal toasts success with a glass of milk Obama ‘a bit’ optimistic on Iran deal, says former State Dept. official Partisan slugfest at ObamaCare hearing Gillespie announces Va. Senate run Republicans press for greater White House involvement on fast-track bill Gallup: Americans sour on economy, happier on other issues since 2001 Biden to Ford: ‘Thank you for saving our ass’ Groups to Obama: Keep your promise on GMOs House passes measure requiring O-Care updates; 33 Dems defect On National Religious Freedom Day, Obama administration falters in support Rouse exits WH, in talks with Perkins Coie Leahy: NSA claim is ‘baloney’ Huckabee endorses underdog in NC Senate race McConnell primary challenger pulls in $900K Apple stuck with antitrust monitor on e-book pricing Second former NBA player to star in ObamaCare ads GOP trio in Senate blast Clinton over Benghazi NRCC hammers Sink on taxpayer-funded plane McConnell to force vote on EPA carbon regs WATCH LIVE: Obamas on college access Senators seek to expand Russia human rights bill Bosh breaks down Obama’s technique Rep. Guthrie’s mother dies Social Security disability fraud is rare McConnell calls for presidential leadership on trade Target to testify on data breach next month Sen. Leahy on NSA claim: ‘Baloney’ McKeon announces retirement in emotional farewell Reid: Democrats will not forget jobless AAA pushes data rules for automakers Christie hires law firm to help with bridge probe House committee intends to hold hearing on W.Va. spill Embracing a new reality of natural gas use Mercury adds Obama campaign alum New regs for Friday: Peanuts, horseshoes and 911 Ed Gillespie announces Va. Senate run Lew nudges up real debt deadline DC Metro Silver Line clears hurdle Tester: Election season affects votes Shaheen raises $1.1M in fourth quarter Survivors celebrate ‘Miracle on the Hudson’ fifth anniversary Report: Justice Department to expand ban on profiling Europeans: NSA disclosures should end privacy deal 13 House Democrats offer bill demanding government study on Internet hate speech Al Gore: Geoengineering to ward off climate change is “insane” Colorado airport offers marijuana users ‘amnesty boxes’ Congressman Connolly to the TSA: Say please! For 9-1-1 system, location is everything New Dem spokesman won’t run for Gerlach seat House Majority PAC defends Ariz. reps. Civil rights, Tea Party activist enters race against Horsford Tester: Primary season already affecting votes DOJ poised to ban religious profiling Thursday: ObamaCare oversight in the House House Majority PAC answers Koch brothers attack blitz Report: Funding for drone transfer blocked in spending bill Gates: Obama’s red line was ‘serious mistake’ Boehner to visit Jay Leno Obama to announce low-income college access efforts Mr. Smith decides to go home Democrats are leery of Wild Card Wyden Pentagon’s hands tied on hunting down Benghazi attackers, transcripts show Baucus races against clock on IRS probe Unions back super-PAC supporting Republican centrists