The Hill Articles: July 9, 2014

Hard-right House lawmakers oppose Obama impeachment Obama: No interest in border ‘photo op’ Time for rational oversight of DHS OVERNIGHT HEALTHCARE: Senate Dems unveil bill to reverse Hobby Lobby ruling Under Contract FCC pushes states on prison calling rates Gov. Bully out-bullied by gun lobby Lanny Davis: Hillary Clinton’s ‘Hard Choices’ shows who she is What difference can a day make? Counterterrorism chief announces resignation CAMPAIGN OVERNIGHT: Palin-izing Ernst in Iowa Budowsky: The rise of Southern Dems OVERNIGHT DEFENSE: Senate to grill pick for Afghan war chief Gov. Perry: The face of GOP opposition A.B. Stoddard: Obama’s border woes OVERNIGHT TECH: Concerns grow over House bill to curb patent threats Ann Coulter tells McDaniel to give up Read Ex-Im reauthorization bill Colorado judge finds gay marriage ban unconstitutional Manchin, Kirk to unveil 5-year Ex-Im bill OVERNIGHT ENERGY: Redefining crude oil OVERNIGHT REGULATION: Icy reception for EPA water rule Workforce training bill heads to Obama House Republicans threaten to subpoena EPA over carbon rules OVERNIGHT FINANCE: Manchin-Kirk Ex-Im bill ready for showtime House rejects cuts to DOE energy efficiency programs GOP strategist: Cleveland pick came down to politics Hagel urges Congress to reverse defense cuts GOP wants look at CDC’s books after anthrax scare Sea turtles get largest ever critical habitat Chemical board still not cooperating, investigator says Murkowski pushes to redefine ‘crude oil’ House panel to attack O-Care application problems Republican wins second quarter Michigan cash race Comeback for Abramoff’s old firm? The Hill’s staff makes cuts for 50 Most Beautiful list Lerner: IRS needed ‘to be cautious’ about emails Cantwell ‘frustrated’ by lack of Ex-Im Bank support House VA chairman wants to meet nominee Capito raises $1.3M in her best quarter yet Hagel: ISIS poses an ‘imminent’ threat to US Oil industry aims to be ‘good neighbor’ in fracking boom Obama praises Udall at fundraiser despite his absence Johanns will back Ex-Im Bank reauthorization State wireless facility reforms promise jobs and economic benefits Utah to appeal marriage ruling straight to Supreme Court Rep. Graves files bill to stop all EPA regulations Senators blast CMS for record payment errors White House ready to drop patent pick after backlash from tech GAO: Health programs distributed billions in improper payments Biden doubles down on LaGuardia criticism Congressman Cole’s office is ‘beauty pageant factory’ Woodall elected RSC chairman Border Dem: Obama visit would be ‘distraction’ Graham: GOP must pony up emergency border funds or take blame Chicago-style politics wreaks havoc from Washington to Quito Muslim Rep. Ellison hits feds over ‘profiling’ McCain: $3.7B proposal doesn’t address the problem Federal Reserve eyes October exit for stimulus Trade lawmakers press for more progress with China on economic reforms Bill would ban BPA in food packaging Senate panel to hold hearing on EPA climate rule GOP: EPA water rule could harm farmers Boehner: GOP transportation plan ‘really solid’ Heroin major focus of new WH drug strategy Milk has no place in school lunches ‘Duck Dynasty’ relative a ‘godly’ man, cousin says GAO: Afghan embassy costs $150M over budget Majority in survey: That’s enough, Sarah Palin GOP rep.: Immigrants causing income inequality Senate Dems to EPA: You’re doing great AHIP: Health savings accounts on the rise Kerry does damage control as rockets fly Momentum builds to limit patent threats Inhofe: Obama showing disrespect to military by not visiting border Obama touts ‘pretty smart policies’ Sanders backs VA pick Bitcoin gaining currency on K Street HHS announces new care reform awards Dems want immediate border action Arts—a secret ingredient in fueling the economy Reid blocks amendments to sportsmen’s bill WH threatens to veto energy spending bill Kasem’s daughter goes after ‘silent epidemic’ Julián Castro confirmed for Obama’s Cabinet Casino magnate Adelson adds ex-congressman to his team of lobbyists Court to hear Keystone case in September Former New Orleans mayor sentenced to 10 years Senate Dems oppose House road-vote timeline Senate Dems urge action on China’s currency policies DOJ shuffles resources to cope with border crisis On patent troll problem, federal government could learn from states Senate Democrats unveil legislation to reverse high court’s Hobby Lobby ruling Cochran Senate campaign admits to FEC filing ‘screw up’ GOP prepares to block Lerner email proposals Udall cancels appearance with Obama DOT celebrates Mass Transit Act 50th anniversary Immigrant groups file suit to represent unaccompanied children crossing border Panel votes to cut EPA funding, block regulations LIVE: Obama talks US economy Floor vote next week on highway funding bill Durbin: Gun controls should be debated with sportsmen’s bill Choking illegal payments helps everyone Brady Campaign sues Kansas over law nullifying gun regs Boehner says no to impeachment McConnell dares Obama to visit coal miners Cuellar not worried about anger from WH Climate skeptics raising money for their own ‘Inconvenient Truth’ Ernst: No evidence Obama should be impeached Reid: House lawsuit ‘nothing more than kicking dirt’ House Dems propose bill to counter Hobby Lobby ruling New regs for Thursday: Flight simulators, truck drivers, sea turtles Palin ridicules Obama lawsuit First lady to fundraise with HBO exec Congress should bank on success Rep. Joaquin Castro weds wife — again Wage increase could make my job obsolete US, China strike deal on climate change projects House Dem moves to create freight trust fund amid highway fight Iraq to UN: Terrorists took over former chemical weapons site EU Parliament to consider carbon price fix this fall Latest Snowden leak: NSA, FBI targeted prominent US Muslims Christie planning second Granite State trip Obama admits his climate plan could raise electricity prices Wednesday: WIA, HUD nominee Dallas: Cleveland decision ‘political’ White House frustrated CIA kept it in dark VA apologizes for whistleblower retaliation Snowden applies to extend Russian asylum Dem’s advice for Obama: ‘Go to the border’ US Embassy in Tel Aviv closed Wednesday Listening to the most important voices Hagan hit on carbon tax again WH adviser: Katrina comparison ‘doesn’t make sense’ IRS funding controversy overlooks real solutions Rising risks to the global economic outlook Harris limits economic mobility for the emerging workforce Reid backtracks on money votes Republicans go all in on Ohio Candidates dance around guns, abortion Looking for a creative breakthrough How to protect against a bad deal with Iran