The Hill Articles: June 17, 2014

June 17
US split over Clinton presidency, poll finds Anna Wintour hosts fundraiser for Obama Benghazi suspect won’t be sent to Gitmo GOP: Lost Lerner emails may hurt inquiry Key Dems press action in Iraq Explaining Cantor’s errant poll Obama: Keep pressure on Congress to protect gay rights OVERNIGHT HEALTHCARE: Senate scolds Dr. Oz Wireless industry eyes even more airwaves Clinton: Iraq PM shouldn’t lead country Dick Morris: Clinton and her entitlement Markos Moulitsas: No surprise on GOP polls Pennsylvania GOP struggles to wield clout in leadership race OVERNIGHT ENERGY: Obama unveils plan to protect more of Pacific OVERNIGHT DEFENSE: Benghazi capture reignites Gitmo debate Manufacturers press for tariff bill House opens climactic week by…naming post offices Senate sends Obama bill to research algae harm on fish Lobbying World Webb: In Cantor loss, GOP has opportunity OVERNIGHT TECH: Consumer groups back anti-‘fast lane’ bill Wave of phony charges over new clean water safeguards CAMPAIGN OVERNIGHT: Playing with House money Clinton says she’s open to legalizing marijuana Five things to watch at Yellen’s second press conference OVERNIGHT REGULATION: Cordray back on the hot seat Clinton: Can’t let gun control opponents ‘terrorize’ people Dems blast GOP for blocking ambassadorships OVERNIGHT FINANCE: GOP anger grows over lost IRS emails BlueGreen Alliance chief heads to Energy Department CBO says no change in O-Care estimates Dr. Oz’s bad day on Capitol Hill Senate advances first 2015 Appropriations bill Unions: GOP plan would ‘do nothing to fix transportation funding crisis’ Poll: Benghazi committee low on public’s radar WH rules out Gitmo for Benghazi suspect Senate votes 55-43 to confirm Kadzik Starbucks CEO: O-Care a ‘net positive’ Dem leading black voting push for Cochran Chinese food safety is worse than you think Shops fight back on data breaches Schumer makes good on Stanley Cup bet Sanders pushes to get VA bill quickly to Obama Levin blocks resolution to investigate prisoner swap North Dakota’s oil production reaches 1 million barrels a day What should Congress do to help medical innovation? Advocates blast ‘prior authorization’ for hospice drugs Childhood survival rates improve, but growing pains remain House GOP unveils TRIA extension Elon Musk acquires solar panel maker Alexander challenger: Cantor defeat ‘combustible moment’ in primary Senators unveil bill to address ‘massive and growing’ threat Obama: US must ‘strengthen unions’ Enough with TV broadcasters’ efforts to keep us all in the 20th century Lawmakers want bigger say in Iran deal Murray: ‘We just need to find the revenue’ for highway bill Chuck Woolery to stump for McDaniel in Mississippi Obama jokes Michelle is a ‘bad example’ on equal pay Obama, Hill leaders to meet on Iraq GOP rep. calls for IRS special prosecutor Obama: ‘We will find you’ EPA’s McCarthy: No ‘war on coal’ Feinstein urges ‘direct action’ to keep rebels from capturing Baghdad Reasons to believe Meltdown in Moscow — No, not Russia — Moscow, Idaho! FTC turns lights on decorative bulbs Who wants to be the new VA health chief? FDA may loosen rules for wheelchair elevators GOP: Send Benghazi suspect to Gitmo Murray: GOP should rethink blocking ‘pro-family’ measures Obama’s housing nominee open to ending Fannie and Freddie NFL defends sports blackouts Why would Norwegian Air Int’l object to obeying the law? LIVE: Obama eyes tech boost Kentucky governor jabs GOP senators over O-Care Senate advances controversial DOJ nomination Menendez: Iran nuclear deal unlikely by deadline GOP: IRS covered up email problems Hoyer: Obama should consider airstrikes New regs for Wednesday: Energy labels, snowmobiles, wheelchair lifts House Dem: Maliki source of Iraq turmoil Dems release bill to block Web ‘fast lanes’ Cantor’s defeat marks new chapter in GOP civil war DOT touts Minn. light rail expansion as transport funding deadline looms J.C. Watts decries negative attacks in Oklahoma Biden congratulates US soccer team US special forces nab suspected Benghazi ringleader in secret raid Obama to declare more of the Pacific off-limits 13 bid to host Obama library Arab League must oppose sectarian warfare House GOP targets IRS for more budget cuts Pro-McConnell group calls Grimes ‘two-faced’ on coal Senators: No ‘watered down’ NSA reform Stop putting Wall Street ahead of music fans and music creators Labrador: House leadership shouldn’t ‘ascend to the throne’ Obama, Sebelius thank healthcare recruiters US, Canadian officials predict Keystone approval by April McConnell chides EPA chief for HBO appearance McConnell demands Obama explain new Iraq strategy CEOs push for tax relief as economy sputters Cochran, McDaniel supporters launch ad barrage for runoff’s final week Foxx: Time running out for new highway bill Reid wants votes on highway bill next month Boeing, Lockheed move to replace Russian rocket Senator presses FBI for information about Americans in Syria House GOP reserves $30M in TV time More Alice Deals? There’s a better deal Time to hold polluters and their allies accountable Energy efficiency bill symbolizes Senate ‘dysfunction,’ Heitkamp says Clinton: I’ve ‘gone through the fire’ Privacy groups ask Obama not to renew NSA powers Delta Airlines under fire for World Cup tweet Poll: Public doesn’t want another Iraq War Congress, banking and the politics of diversity Obama, ex-enemy to super-PACs, set to headline Tuesday: Nominations, naming post offices Report: Obama aims to protect giant Pacific zone Violence in Baghdad as militants draw closer The right leader Grow it here, make it here, and create jobs Manchin: White House responsive to swapping nominees Reid won’t attend Redskins game until they’re not Redskins Kerry should be on a plane to Baghdad, ex-ambassador says The Republican Party as Pakistan Intel boss warns: Jihadis will come back to the US Underdog Labrador in it to win it The House GOP establishment fights back The retirement crisis is upon us In Congo, third time’s no charm How Iraq snared Obama Are smartphones the best medicine? Conservatives turn to NSA for help getting White House records Seniority not the boon it once was Dem challenger attacks on immigration From the battles of Iraq to those of DC Clinton to attend the ‘Vital Voices’ event Obama eyes tech boost with Pittsburgh visit Is it time for digital radio to pay up? Internet governance in transition: What’s the destination? Rivals in ‘knife fight’ for Pentagon cash