The Hill Articles: March 3, 2014

Gallup: Consumer spending increases in February New O-Care delay to help midterm Dems Netanyahu presses Obama on Jewish state during White House meeting ATF to crack down on drug, gun seizures White House touts tax breaks in budget McConnell and NRSC head fundraising for Franken opponent Pentagon puts engagement with Russian military on hold Bottom Line Russian action raises questions for NATO OVERNIGHT ENERGY: EPA cracks down on sulfur emissions Let Ukrainians, Russians work it out on their own Defending our nation in cyberspace Still not doing enough to defend our systems OVERNIGHT DEFENSE: Obama warns Russia of ‘isolation’ Secure our critical infrastructure now CAMPAIGN OVERNIGHT: Democrats’s Sweet Sixteen? Clear and present danger to our future prosperity OVERNIGHT TECH: NBC, Comcast claim success in merger GOP accused of ‘environmental racism’ OVERNIGHT HEALTH: Analysis provides new insight on Medicaid enrollment Bill Press: There’s no ‘there’ there Congress demands a say in Iran talks War fund likely to continue after Afghan combat operations end John Feehery: Three amigos diverge House plans Tuesday return Holes in the Volcker rule Senator recommends sending international observers to Ukraine Energy Dept. proposes new standards for clothes washers Rep. Ryan: Send natural gas to Ukraine OVERNIGHT MONEY: Budget day arrives Zuckerberg-linked group rips House GOP on immigration reform Investors urge court to uphold SEC conflict-minerals rule Ralph Hall fights for his political life Kerry: US must reject boycotts of Israel Why NATO is the lynchpin of U.S. response to Russia Email shows Lerner seeking deal with Issa Senate reschedules rail safety hearing Medical imaging launches campaign against cuts Former NSA veteran: Snowden ‘permanently damaged’ agency Dem tries again to regulate tow trucks Analysis sheds light on Medicaid enrollments MoveOn targets GOP governors over Medicaid Buffett says economic growth ‘remarkably consistent’ Russian invasion of Ukraine demands NATO response Snow day DC Metro ridership declines 85 percent FCC fines ESPN, NBC for action movie ad Poland requests Tuesday NATO meeting on Russia, Ukraine Storm could delay childcare reauthorization Dems scramble to stop LaRouche candidate Pay-TV’s ‘reform’ gamemanship bad play for rural America Apple CEO defends green projects Commerce: O-Care boosts personal income, consumer spending Inhofe: Obama has ceded global influence to Russia Report: Sheryl Sandberg won’t challenge Boxer in 2016 FDA eyes moving food labels out front Amid Russian pressure, US pledges Moldova aid Senate postpones votes until Wednesday Daschle distorts NAFTA outcomes to sell TPP Gallego to Sinema: I won’t ‘back down’ ‘Big data’ review to focus on private sector Obama to speak directly to Hispanics in O-Care enrollment push Paralympic delegation caught in standoff Study: Winter flight delays cost economy $5.8 billion EPA announces new sulfur emission limits McCain: Crimea occupation ‘cannot stand’ Boehner: I’ll run for Speaker again McCain: Obama smartest man in the room PR shop Levick acquires Purple Nation Russia demands that Ukraine ships surrender A patented consumer rip-off Boehner: Putin a ‘thug’ who deserves sanctions RGA attacks Dem for Obamacare’s Medicaid expansion Biden pressures Medvedev on troops First Minister of Wales Carwyn Jones: Strengthening the bond between Wales and the US Senator: Obama nominee ‘unfit to serve’ Navy could integrate enlisted females on subs in 2016 Murphy: Will sanctions be enough for Crimea? Our students have high need for high speed Ukraine: Ron Paul could be America’s Solzhenitsyn Michelle Obama to make first trip to China Ryan: Welfare programs making poverty worse New regs for Tuesday: Property seizures, laundry machines, flights Manufacturing picks up pace in February Graham touts fiscal conservative bona fides in new ad Report calls for cyber protection House to pressure Obama on Israel DCCC announces first Red-to-Blue candidates Ex-CIA official: Obama credibility at stake in Ukraine-Russia conflict Obama Naval Doctrine: Anchors Away? Pilot killed in Nevada fighter jet crash Airlines cancel 2,000 flights due to snow Democrat enters Kansas Senate race Christie, Bush lead 2016 GOP field in Virginia Obama endorses in Texas primary Week ahead: Transport funding, safety hearings on tap Week ahead: Pentagon, Congress begin budget battle Week ahead: House to vote on ending ObamaCare penalty Window of opportunity for action on patent reform This Week in Tech: Surveillance by private and public sectors comes under microscope Monday: Snow day Karzai to White House: ‘Give them my anger’ NATO makes plea for Russia to pull back Putin prepares to send more troops into Ukraine Graham says Obama budget ‘guts our defense’ Hundreds of Keystone protesters arrested outside White House Ellen breaks Obama’s Twitter record The Hill: Snow day edition Williams: Dems face struggle in cash wars Gregg: Some light at end of the tunnel Waiting for Jeb Rep. Takano sets out to make his mark For lawmakers, an O-Care escape option Business groups turn on Camp This week: Budget politics to dominate Washington