The Hill Articles: June 30, 2014

Poll: One in five paying close attention to IRS Revealed: Feds searched thousands of times for data on Americans BNP Paribas fined nearly $9B for violating US sanctions laws CAMPAIGN OVERNIGHT: Can Dems craft Hobby Lobby ruling into an advantage? Court chips away at union power Clinton: Hobby Lobby ruling a ‘slippery slope’ FAA in danger of missing drone deadline VA nominee: ‘We’ll get it done’ Obama to send 200 more troops to Iraq Some religious groups oppose Hobby Lobby decision US Bank pays $200M over mortgage practices Report: Voters more likely to back climate-friendly candidate Dem bill would ban marketing of e-cigarettes toward kids US production helps stabilize latest Middle east oil crisis Dems put court in their ’14 crosshairs Sen. Begich: ‘I’m not afraid to talk about climate change’ US commander fears terrorism spillover in Europe Ohio senators call for action against India’s solar panel tariffs Poll: Bentivolio lags GOP challenger by 14 points ACLU: Supreme Court discriminates against women with Hobby Lobby decision California legalizes bitcoin Backlash to patent pick tests the White House Veterans Affairs needs reform, not feel-good bills Hobby Lobby ruling a win for nonprofit religious groups too? Obama pledges to take executive actions on immigration reform Inhofe announces second ‘Pilot’s Bill of Rights’ Obama: US to help Chile build massive solar plant Supreme Court delivers a win for Hobby Lobby and a loss for US women WATCH LIVE: Obama speaks on immigration Trade secrets: Promise of federal protection brings new hope for critical IP law Breedlove calls for bulking up European presence Senators slam agency report on NSA spying WH touts VA pick’s ‘management chops’ Thune: Lerner emails on Grassley show need for special prosecutor Bodies of 3 missing Israeli teens found Survey: CFOs remain optimistic about their firms’ performances this year Congress should scale back the war budget New York court rules towns can ban fracking FAA to July 4 passengers: Leave fireworks at home Cummings satisfied with Khattala interrogation Bill would boost immigrant integration programs WH: Ruling ‘jeopardizes the health of women’ U.S. takes steps to catch Canada and Australia in race for talent Supreme Court won’t hear challenge to Calif. fuel standard Collins endorsed by green group Bipartisan bill would extend unemployment insurance U.S. economy poised for stronger growth GAO: Pentagon needs to improve climate planning Republicans hail Hobby Lobby decision as religious victory Obama formally requests new powers to deal with surge at border Vet groups to wait and see on nominee Pending home sales increased sharply in May Read Obama’s letter to leadership Reid: Mandate ruling ‘wrong for women’ Supremes end union ripoff of disability caregivers GM recall compensation payments start in Aug. Latino electorate at a crossroads ‘Kissing congressman’ flips on reelection Supreme Court rejects Obama, limits birth control mandate Read birth control mandate ruling Iraq vet general warns against airstrikes on ISIS Senate passes bill to protect children from abuse Facebook manipulated over 600K users for psych experiment Read ruling on public sector unions Poll: Majority back birth control mandate New regs for Tuesday: Wood heaters, NASA security, open Internet To improve education, improvements needed inside and outside the classroom The best way to fix the employer mandate Ex-Bush official: GOP ready to talk climate Blumenthal: VA nominee will face ‘tough questions’ Another airline facing trouble for World Cup tweet Capable providers in an incapable system NSA director: The sky isn’t falling after Snowden’s leaks Public losing confidence in all branches Week ahead: Crunch time for energy bills Report: Blackwater probe abandoned after threat Congress must protect military energy security Marine accused of desertion in US custody Could political purity be the undoing of Hillary — again? North Korea to put 2 US citizens on trial Expanding broadband is critical for minorities Risky agri-business Tech takes hit from NSA Supreme Court poised to rule on O-Care’s ‘birth control mandate’ Week ahead: Hobby Lobby takes center stage Juan Williams: GOP has lost O-Care fight What’s in a health economist’s toolbox for controlling cost growth?