The Hill Articles: January 31, 2014

Ex-Clinton aide: Dems must admit they ‘screwed up’ on O-Care Giuliani: Christie charge not ‘bombshell’ Report suggests ways to help the long-term unemployed find work Podesta: New allegations ‘a killer’ for Christie Report calls to merge FTC, FCC Vermont eliminated as possible East Coast missile site EPA pushes new pollution standards for military ships Gov. Scott sets special election to replace Radel Senate staff hears tech groups, PTO on weak software patents State officials: We’re better at ObamaCare IRS commissioner to taxpayers: Put the phone down Next week: Trying again on unemployment insurance DSCC outraised NRSC by $16M in 2013 Senators urge Obama to reconsider climate regs Budget Committee looks at economic effects of financial crises Diaz-Balart urges Obama to avoid inciting GOP on immigration Christie ally claims evidence that governor knew of bridge closures Consumers paying broadcasters twice Poll: Atlanta voters blame ‘everyone’ for snow traffic CBO to testify on economic outlook House Republicans question FCC budget Foundation created to plan Obama’s presidential library Govs to Congress: ‘Stabilize’ highway funding McConnell edges Lundergan Grimes in Q4 Senate to take up unemployment insurance again Keystone pipeline clears major hurdle Feds to allow new oxygen breathing machines on airplanes Pritzker becomes first Cabinet secretary to join Instagram DCCC outraised NRCC by $15M in 2013 Let the military cost-of-living adjustments stand House candidate calls Clinton ‘Antichrist’ Obama says he’s open to taking executive action on immigration Judiciary advances bill to lower sentencing for drug crimes Alexander has $3.18M cash for reelection fight The view from inside Planned Parenthood to honor Pelosi at gala Sessions blows away foe in fundraising Time to create the Mandela Awards FDA delays animal food rule Cordray returns to Jeopardy! Obama to huddle with House Dems Kerry aims to renew US-Germany relationship Assad blamed for ‘lack of real progress’ in talks Carney: No change in Obama’s stance on pathway to citizenship GOP chairman wants documents on tax-exempt rule change House looks to help Calif. drought victims by easing Obama’s water restrictions Michelle Obama binge-watched ‘Scandal’ Court overturns ban on fuel cells on planes FDA proposes last of food safety regs Dems: GOP rebuttal anecdote misleading Schumer sets the immigration trap Greens expect good news in Keystone report Rubio weighs in on Bieber Treasury issues guides for bitcoin miners, investors House targets Obama claim that al Qaeda is ‘on the path to defeat’ Crucial Keystone report expected Friday Commission: Air Force should shift 36,600 to reserves Dems demand investigation into outlet stores House Republicans eye repeal of ObamaCare ‘bailout’ in debt-limit bill US places new limits on flights from India FDA and GE fish – the danger of rubber-stamp approval Capitol Police won’t pursue case against NY Rep. Grimm Bad outweighs good in farm bill, environmental group warns Twitter acquires over 900 IBM patents Poll: Clinton extends lead over Christie in Florida House bill would require in-state tuition rates for veterans Parties launch TV blitz in Florida House special Yellen to testify before House panel on Feb. 11 Stewart baffled by Pelosi answer Report: Bloomberg to become UN climate change envoy Anti-abortion group warns DC to watch its spending after ruling Making payroll cards work for working people Saint Mitt: Netflix’s ‘Mitt’ and 2016 Business, banking groups push Congress for debt-limit hike Consumer confidence dips slightly Rodman defends North Korea interview Obama adviser: Wealthy overreacting Obama signals flexibility on immigration Club for Growth hires blacklisted firm GOP bill ends federal education mandates Kosovar PM Hashim Thaçi: Kosovo at 15 Poll: Majority followed O-Care stories in January Feds tout maligned trucker fatigue study Obama makes picks for comptroller, policy posts Obama withdraws UN nominee New regs for Monday: Autopilot, animal food, pollution from military ships Lessons from New York State House GOP split over forging ahead on immigration this year Super Bowl dubbed ‘first mass transit’ game Fla. House hopeful challenges Obama to hoops contest Tech says GOP principles a ‘step forward’ Group plans Eastern Airlines revival ‘Real Time with Bill Maher’ aims to oust incumbent lawmaker Upward mobility need not wait Haley Barbour-backed group boosts Cochran Polar bear trophies and firearms, round two North Carolina GOP Senate field shrinks WH budget director confident Congress can strike debt-limit deal 92 Air Force officers suspended for cheating on exam Reince Priebus suggests MSNBC is on ‘probation’ Navy Yard gunman cleared by doctors weeks before shooting President Obama says Richard Sherman rant ‘good way to get attention’ Obama: ‘Some risk involved’ in attending the Olympics Wyoming most conservative, D.C. most liberal in 2013 Dissatisfaction with gun laws at highest level since 2001, poll says Obama: Clapper ‘should have been more careful’ in congressional testimony Obama: No apologies for ‘very disciplined and sparing’ use of executive action GOP doesn’t embrace Obama tax plan What now for Pelosi? Report: Commanders should keep authority over sexual assault cases Obama, multiple top execs pledge to help long-term unemployed King: Obama veto threat ‘strategic mistake’