The Hill Articles: January 30, 2014

Koch brothers fire back at Reid’s remark Pelosi: GOP immigration reform principles ‘raise more questions than answers’ Boxer yields on Israel visa language Obama taps Bay for FERC chief Senate Conservatives Fund beats non-election year benchmarks Justice attorney won’t discuss IRS case with Congress OVERNIGHT DEFENSE: Obama picks Rogers to lead NSA Obama laments teen’s ‘heartbreaking’ death OVERNIGHT MONEY: Senate readies farm bill DOJ to expand federal definition of disabled OVERNIGHT ENERGY: Waxman, environmental advocate, heads for exit Fallin primary challenger encouraged to run for Senate in Okla. MSNBC ‘the real bigots,’ says lawmaker Club for Growth Action posts improved December haul OVERNIGHT TECH: Tech groups to debate software patents at Senate staff briefing OVERNIGHT HEALTH: McConnell consults with GOP governors on ObamaCare alternatives Rep. DeGette to attend Super Bowl Hagel urges Syria to comply with chemical weapons plan Poll: US failed to meet goals in Iraq, Afghanistan McCain praises House Republicans’ immigration reform principles Bentivolio’s primary challenger tops $1M raised Dem women demand wage hike Issa to probe Navy bribery scandal Obama says ‘a lot’ of legislative checklist has been accomplished Senators push EPA to rethink changes to renewable fuel mandate McCain: Obama is ‘disconnected’ from reality in Mideast Obama to name new NSA director House Republican leaders back legal status in immigration push Head of MSNBC apologizes to Priebus SEC to review firms’ cyber defenses Sandra Fluke ‘strongly considering’ run for Waxman’s seat DC cannot declare budget freedom from Congress, GAO says MSNBC president apologizes to Priebus Rep. Waxman noted for healthcare legacy LIVE: Obama addresses teen’s shooting Dems demand better fuel efficiency from USPS vehicles Efforts to cap CO2 emissions are adverse to human health and welfare FCC OKs IP transition trials with focus on consumers Pelosi: ‘My work is not finished’ Southwest, JetBlue airlines acquire DC flights McConnell asks govs for O-Care alternatives Sen. Mark Udall’s son arrested for heroin possession Republicans: US needs to act on Russia missile treaty violations Cantor: House to vote on ObamaCare alternative in 2014 Obama, Bill Clinton to meet with Senate Dems Waxman retires after 20 terms Lew urges Senate Dems to hold firm on debt limit Senator: Regulatory capture a ‘threat’ to government For immigration reform, common ground is essential Mika Brzezinski: Seahawks will win Super Bowl Senate Dems unveil new data security legislation Study: ObamaCare, other health premiums roughly equal Justice Dept. seeks death penalty for Boston bombing suspect Reid sets up Monday farm bill vote Senate votes to delay flood insurance reforms White House soothes Brazil over NSA Wavering policy spells disaster for renewable fuel Boehner sombrero photo stirs Twitter House GOP campaign chief: Immigration vote ‘probably months out’ House bill sets up national effort to reduce youth concussions Obama orders review of job training programs Boxer: ‘Unacceptable delay’ in U.S. Fukushima response Laura Bush: Career for first ladies? Energy panel’s new power duo open to bill lifting crude export ban NRCC chair predicts House GOP will pick up seats in ’14 Shindig in the works for cancer-free DCCC aide Jesse Ferguson What an opportunity agenda should mean for President Obama FCC moves ahead with text-to-911 plan ‘Darwin Day’ bill rips creationism Cruz: GOP immigration plan is ‘amnesty’ Holland & Knight lures contract attorney away from rival Air Force suspends 92 missile officers in cheating probe Dingell could be interested in top Energy and Commerce slot ATL mayor deflects gridlock blame WH tries to ease tensions with Germany RNC announces blackout of MSNBC White House says it welcomes ‘credible input’ from House GOP Report: Feds seek to raise BofA’s penalties for bad mortgages Cruz digs in on debt limit LIVE: Obama focuses on job training USCIS grants help encourage American citizenship Obama administration slams Syria for chemical weapons delay Fearing they’ll ‘be next,’ industries unite against Obama’s climate change rules Ventura: I’ll be the next president Senate rejects GOP alternative to flood bill WH ‘deeply concerned’ about reporter’s expulsion from China First lady predicts ‘low-key’ Valentine’s Day Club for Growth key votes against flood insurance bill HHS touts savings from ObamaCare program Complaints about loud TV commercials drop Obama to address teen’s shooting during visit to Tenn. high school Report: Authorities consider pressing charges against Grimm Ventura: I will be the next president Boehner: House GOP ‘alternative’ party California’s humane farm animal policy should be national policy Shell gives up on Arctic drilling for 2014 Rand Paul: Feud with Christie ‘under the bridge’ Commission: Cut active-duty Air Force, boost Reserves Lobby shop bulks up with appropriations hire Boehner: House GOP is ‘alternative’ to Obama, not ‘the opposition’ Santorum backs ally in Iowa House race New regs for Friday: Proprietary trading, money transfers, food terrorism Anti-Hillary group asks: Is she ‘next Al Capone?’ McConnell: Obama ‘declaring a war’ on free speech with IRS move Jeb Bush: 2016 decision will come later this year Report: US officials say Russia violated treaty Holtz-Eakin group finds GOP O-Care bill would lower premiums Court orders quick review of adverse Calif. high-speed rail rulings Sharing spectrum to fuel growth and opportunity DA Kathleen Rice running for McCarthy’s seat Republican: Strip NFL’s tax-exempt status American Airlines offers buyouts Brown ties Shaheen in new poll Airlines cancel thousands of ATL flights Iran rejects Obama’s claim that sanctions halted nuclear program Longtime Dem staffer leaving foreign affairs panel A step forward for peace in the Middle East DOJ skeptical of Sprint, T-Mobile merger Libertarian Sarvis plans run for Virginia Senate Economy grew robust 3.2 percent in Q4 Thursday: Finishing flood insurance and prepping the farm bill DCCC raises $75 million in 2013 GOP leaders tell Obama: We haven’t given up working with you Small-business enrollment in ObamaCare will be ‘modest,’ administration says Anthony Weiner has some advice for Grimm Snowden document: US spied on foreign leaders for 2009 climate meeting A forward-looking trade agenda for the digital economy Michelle Obama urges donors to write ‘a big, fat check’ for 2014 More uninsured plan to get health insurance through exchanges Clinton leads in 2016 race; GOP wide open Obama to spotlight job training push Red-state Dems rip president Convention wipeout coming soon? Siren song calls former lawmakers Obama makes up for past snubs of Israel in State of the Union address Republicans predict ‘bright future’ for star of Obama SOTU rebuttal Senators debate lifting crude export ban Congressman calls Alex Rodriguez ‘a disgrace,’ says good riddance Poll: Voters tired of O-Care repeal efforts