The Hill Articles: June 23, 2014

Lawmakers press VA on transparency Report: Cronyism at Export-Import Bank Business demands vote on Ex-Im Bank IRS commissioner: I didn’t mislead Congress regarding Lerner emails Business groups try to save Ex-Im Bank Sen. Warren goes to West Virginia Iraq inks deal to pave way for US return Supreme Court largely upholds EPA’s greenhouse gas powers OVERNIGHT HEALTHCARE: VA downplayed complaints, watchdog finds Bottom Line Manchin to move forward with Senate Export-Import bill Should taxpayers subsidize sports stars’ checking accounts? Honor the Kings’ legacy by updating the Voting Rights Act Senate advances four judicial nominees OVERNIGHT REGULATION: EPA’s winning streak alive, with an asterisk OVERNIGHT ENERGY: Justices back EPA on greenhouse gas permits Issa subpoenas White House in IRS probe OVERNIGHT FINANCE: Issa hunts for IRS emails; Business fights for Ex-Im CAMPAIGN OVERNIGHT: Final lap of Mississippi marathon OVERNIGHT DEFENSE: Iraq immunity clears way for advisers Michelle Obama: U.S. should elect female president ‘as soon as possible’ OVERNIGHT TECH: AT&T claims merger is about ‘consumer demand’ O-Care spokeswoman to leave administration Murray: ‘The window is closing’ for transportation funding fix Coats: Missing IRS emails ‘defies incredulity’ Reid offers GOP anti-EPA vote for a price Lawmakers to hold Q&A about driverless autos after test drive House passes energy efficiency bills Progressives jab Obama for drone memo redactions Experts: Ruling helps target top polluters Casey Kasem also a voice for Lebanese Americans John Feehery: Pete King’s GOP Bill Press: Soccer fever hits US Dem: ISIS is using U.S. arms Mayors vote against Internet ‘fast lanes’ Proven approach to stop sectarian violence in Iraq US mayors pass climate change resolution Consumer group: Drivers buying more fuel efficient cars Zuckerberg group: ‘Pressure is on’ for immigration reform White House opposes gas tax hike to fix transportation funding Obama: Working families face ‘painful decisions’ Thirty percent cuts to children’s cancer research? Unacceptable Rangel rap urges voters to turn out for Harlem’s ‘Original Gangster’ Educators ‘beyond frustrated’ with FCC’s tech plans for schools Obama asks Putin to ‘promote greater peace’ Read Chamber & NAM’s letter on Ex-Im Reid offers votes on GOP amendment in exchange for Democratic bills Business groups flex muscle on Ex-Im Bank McCarthy lacking in one area WH cites Reagan in support of Ex-Im Bank House schedules hearing on EPA management To FCC: Try functional separation of Internet Obama’s Iraq advisers are in limbo Compromise struck on cellphone unlocking bill What’s ‘After America’? Britain? Klobuchar office wins Cherry Blossom race Watchdog: VA downplayed complaints, harming patients McCarthy eyes Republican-controlled House and Senate LIVE: Obama at working families summit Both sides see victory in Supreme Court’s ruling on EPA regs W.Va. Dem: Supreme Court ruling ‘chink in EPA’s armor’ Curtail regulations by pricing carbon Court releases DOJ memo justifying drone strike on US citizen Kerry condemns prison sentences for Al Jazeera journalists in Egypt Kerry: Al-Maliki committed to forming new Iraqi government Russia calls for Twitter censorship Feds consider banning imports of pythons, boas Inhofe warns against declaring ‘victory’ on Syria’s weapons Former Bush official calls for carbon tax Anti-abortion group vows to score campaign finance vote To improve Americans’ health, let more women lead in medicine 41 GOP lawmakers write Boehner to save Export-Import Bank Read House GOP letter backing Ex-Im ‘Sin City’ director hosting DNC fundraiser Public divided on Obama’s approach to Iraq Stockman offers ‘Dog Ate My Tax Receipts’ bill When regulators retaliate Pentagon: War fund not used for Iraq advisers Biden highlights bootstraps lifestyle Rights groups win $3.4 million for strengthening Web DC Metro Silver Line to open July 26 New regs for Tuesday: Waters, air pollution, animals DHS issues open letter to parents of child immigrants Report: VA officials learned of patient data tampering in 2012 Advocates want $5B for childhood cancer fight How does the situation in Iraq affect the average American at the gas pump? Yes to Cape Wind Week ahead: US back in Iraq Australian PM moves to repeal carbon tax Rep. Sean Maloney marries longtime partner Feds clear drilling in sensitive bird’s habitat Syria’s declared chemical weapons removed This Week in Tech: Congress kicks tires on AT&T merger Is Oklahoma Senate headed for a runoff? Week ahead: House to vote on gas exports, pipelines Polish foreign minister blames leak of anti-US remarks on mob McCarthy says regulatory pain was formative to his politics The week ahead: Trucker debate revs on The US child survival summit is a booster shot to a healthy future Christie warms up for Yankee Stadium Monday: Nominations, CFTC reauthorization Will ‘Roar’ be Clinton’s 2016 theme song? McDaniel leads Cochran ahead of runoff What family values mean to Americans Clinton leads rivals by only 6 points in Iowa Obama: Violence in Afghanistan a concern Winners only the state can pick: Mariana Mazzucato’s The Entrepreneurial State Bergdahl shifted to outpatient care Obama: US firepower won’t solve Iraq divisions Gun regulation is not a ‘liberal base’ issue, John King Kerry in Iraq to rally factions Spiking the Fed’s punch bowl Lawmakers to tackle energy bill, IRS emails Obama shifting focus to working families Changes strengthen John Boehner’s hand Williams: Defaulting to duck and cover Gregg: America’s Chinese dilemma A way to better pay, benefits and workplace flexibility: Unions Week ahead: GOP targets Medicare fraud Week ahead: Battles rage over IRS, Ex-Im bank