The Hill Articles: January 24, 2014

Who told Olympic athletes to hide USA apparel in Russia? Global leaders agree to cut tariffs on environmental goods WH to host ‘Big Block of Cheese Day’ In first, DOJ charges app pirates Drudge banners pope bumming out Davos Nielsen looks to sell off software Hagel: ‘Appropriate arrangements’ made to evacuate US citizens from Russia Tillis continues mediocre fundraising pace French defense minister warns of ‘explosion of violence’ in Libya Tom Daschle: Obama needs to ‘show energy’ in State of the Union address Court hands nuns a temporary win Labor Dept. delays silica rule to protect workers Pro-immigration Republican forces renew efforts for reform Next week: Banning taxpayer-funded abortions Apple chief on spying: ‘There is no back door’ Steps to strengthen the job market Kerry ‘perplexed’ by accusations of US disengagement Simas heads up new office at White House Russia plans to extend Snowden’s asylum, lawmaker says House to probe impact of ObamaCare’s 30-hour full-time rule Cybersecurity researchers call for NSA changes Cut the red tape and let us mine $1T farm bill deal could come Monday, House leaders say Democrats continue push for renewal of jobless benefits Scott: GOP must ’embrace people’ Lawmaker wants pot off federal drug list Judiciary Committee set to grill Holder Romney: Putin ‘outperformed’ Obama Scott: GOP must ’embrace people’ to win elections WH pushes back on press complaints Data-driven growth Hold on attack helicopters for Iraq will be lifted soon, Senate aide says RNC embraces anti-abortion movement Goodbye beard, Carney goes clean-shaven Priebus targets poverty in RNC speech IRS attack on Tea Party urged Norway demands apology for ambassador nominee’s remarks Romney: Putin ‘outperformed’ Obama ‘time and time again’ Rouhani: Israel will not attack Iran House to lift government hurdles to missing person searches White House defends Norway pick White House condemns Egypt bombings Cashing in on energy independence Union membership rises slightly in private sector RNC tightens 2016 primary calendar, rules RNC condemns NSA surveillance Senate Democrats urge Watt to help boost affordable rental housing Senate GOP says Obama’s had enough time on Keystone Shuster: Lawmakers need ‘educating’ on transportation funding Stockman: ‘Where am I? Find out Monday’ RNC raises $80.6M in 2013, $9M in bank Senate staffer arrested on child pornography charges found dead Ariz. conservatives: McCain betrayed GOP Congress must protect inventors from strong-arm tactics Small business group takes aim at ‘out-of-touch’ regulators Kirk proposes all-year school programs Ariz. conservatives accuse McCain of betraying GOP Ex-Gov. McDonnell and wife plead not guilty to 14 corruption counts Priebus focuses on poverty in RNC speech ObamaCare enrollment hits 3 million ‘Revenge-porn’ king indicted by feds Can California be saved? Should it be? State aims for Keystone report next month Subject of McConnell ad slams Grimes Smarter, safer flood insurance in a warmer, riskier climate Boehner calls Putin a ‘thug’ Report: Rodman under investigation for North Korea trip Utah to expand Medicaid under O-Care Murray warns GOP on debt limit Santorum defends Huckabee’s comments Kerry discusses peace framework with Netanyahu in Davos DCCC calls for Republicans to return Huckabee donations Gillibrand bill revamps family medical leave Romney would bring family to Sochi Report warns software problems could delay F-35 Spur job growth through small business lending surge Jamie Dimon set to receive raise Proposed rail line to LAX suffers blow New regs for Monday: Bank risk-taking measures, food handling Feds to adjust bank rules for pot shops Romney would take family to Sochi Airline apologizes to NFL player The president needs to get serious about jobs, growth and healthcare The untold story on upward mobility White House budget guidance calls for increased Pentagon spending Senate looking to delay provisions of flood insurance reform Poll: Less than half want own member reelected W.Va. senator calls for chemical leak site to be torn down Honda, opponent spar over ‘people’s pledge’ Holder dismisses NSA report Santorum: Huckabee would probably rephrase ‘libido’ comment Close Gitmo now Obama’s use of term ‘gay’ outpaces that of other presidents Boehner: Putin a ‘thug’ Boehner likes Jeb Bush in 2016 Subject of McConnell ad slams Lundergan Grimes for ‘slap in the face’ Climate change could jeopardize future Winter Olympic games Warner eyed for Finance post Democrats renew push for jobless benefits Sikhs: End Pentagon’s turban ban Five things to watch in Obama’s 2014 State of the Union address