The Hill Articles: May 19, 2014

US ‘very concerned’ as Thai army declares martial law US pledges another $50 million to South Sudan Obama: Americans are ‘better off’ now Civil rights icon blasts Obama nominee Obama backs off drone strikes Holder hits China on cyber spying Lobbying World House Republican pushes for immigration amendment OVERNIGHT TECH: House critics ready to grill FCC chief House votes to award medals to ‘Monuments Men,’ Jack Nicklaus OVERNIGHT ENERGY: Obama likely to give coal rules personal touch OVERNIGHT HEALTHCARE: Medicare fraud in the spotlight Credit Suisse pleads guilty to tax evasion CAMPAIGN OVERNIGHT: GOP empire strikes back New anti-fraud efforts in Medicare Part D OVERNIGHT DEFENSE: White House threatens defense bill veto White House threatens to veto defense bill Report: Wehby accused of ‘ongoing harassment’ by ex-husband during divorce Eugene Scalia’s testimony for House Financial Services panel John Feehery: Six steps to midterm victory Biden to headline fundraiser at billionaire climate activist Tom Steyer’s home Celebs petition White House for stronger elephant ivory regs Bill Press: Bush’s brain blunders Vanguard CEO F. William McNabb’s testimony before House OVERNIGHT FINANCE: House hearing to target Dodd-Frank panel Stevens: Lack of congressional action precarious for Fannie, Freddie House votes to award medal to Israeli president New bill would let military families keep auto insurance GOP demands answers on O-Care subsidies Supreme Court to consider TSA whistleblower case Rove comments show how Dems will react to criticism Energy efficient homes should come with better mortgages Gun control group takes aim at Chipotle EPA sets standards for cooling water intakes Colo. moves to avoid insurance premium hikes Annexed: The chaos of life in Russian Crimea Inhofe: Obama is ‘failing to address’ VA problem Conservative group key votes against water bill 25-year sentence for Obama poison letter Intel panel notes ‘important first step’ for hacking charges GOP lawmaker defies his leaders on immigration Taxpayer group says water bill is earmark-free Sprint to pay $7.5 million for Do-Not-Call violations Why are Democrats joining the latest legislative attack on the CFPB? Crossroads makes $10M ad buy Ex-Sen. Jim Webb open to presidential bid Congress pressured to approve $8.2B water bill Report: Campaign cash increased before tax reform draft Dem calls on McDonald’s to only use beef raised without antibiotics Judge strikes Oregon gay marriage ban Governors oppose online gambling ban Rockefeller: AT&T, DirecTV warrants ‘careful examination’ White House downplays Obama’s golf round with lobbyist Three ideas for Ben Sasse When will Obama address VA scandal? How to advance voting rights through executive action Three Dems urge changes to Social Security Administration’s discrimination policies WH frustrated China won’t stop hacking Energy companies eye drones for pipelines, offshore platforms Report: Fear of high ObamaCare premiums ‘unfounded’ DC Metro to take control of new Silver Line next week Paradise lost? NSA allegedly recording all phone calls in Bahamas A ‘crisis’ at Veterans Affairs? Obama to create largest national monument of his presidency McDaniel: Suggestions campaign involved in taping ‘outrageous’ Vitter vows to oppose Burwell’s nomination Obama may personally announce new coal rules Infrastructure projects should not only be ‘shovel-ready’ but ‘software-ready’ GOP takes on Michelle Obama King: Chinese spying proves need for cyber security bill Ellmers bill would save Air Force Reserve wing Poll: Target shoppers will continue spending Police chief who called Obama N-word resigns Climate activists to ‘sound alarm’ on Hill Obama’s report card on drone policy reform Gov. Perry: EPA behaving like ‘den of activists’ Public prefers governors for 2016 US to share intelligence analysis with Nigeria FAA fixes child restraint labels for planes Bill would give states bigger role in closing nuclear power plants Sen. Durbin: Get ready for illegal immigrants in the US military US losing ‘information war’ to Russia, China? Teen invites Biden to prom Conservatives call for expiration of the Export Import Bank Trade group presses for trade promotion authority Cochran campaign knew of wife’s taping for weeks Judge rejects DC’s try for budget autonomy Southwest: AirTran integration will be complete by December Food fight: Lawmakers try to put potatoes in assistance program Ga. Dem dodges on ObamaCare views Supreme Court finds for ‘Raging Bull’ heir Senators pledge to monitor AT&T, DirecTV deal NC bill would ban fracking chemical disclosure Jindal: Don’t give up O-Care repeal fight AT&T exec: Deal struck with regulators in mind Whistleblower alleges VA clinic is destroying evidence Back to basics at FERC House bill gives CFTC less funding than it wants Feds push to save African rhinos Increasing wildfires tied to climate change Rubio: No ‘responsible way’ to smoke pot Shaheen calls for federal help in heroin epidemic What ex-NYT editor told graduates Malaysia Airlines facing potential bankruptcy Fisker owner to build US electric cars US to Putin: Show us the evidence New regs for Tuesday: In-flight child seats, rural housing, broadband Internet A joint Washington-Havana effort in Venezuela? Raskin heading to Africa for economic discussions Margolies hits opponent on abortion Christie blasts Obama’s foreign policy Report: Health lobbying down in first quarter Khanna hits Honda in latest ad Week ahead: Senate poised to move on Burwell nomination Fate of the Tomahawk cruise missile Putin orders Russian troops to pull back Monday: Congressional Gold Medals Week ahead: Wait is over for energy commission nominees Poll: McConnell maintains lead over Bevin This week in regulation Romney: Police official who called Obama N-word should resign The Viral Hepatitis Testing Act: Sounding the alarm on a ‘silent epidemic’ Kerrey says it’s time for Shinseki to go Franken: Merger will likely harm consumers Poll: Unemployment still top problem in US Cisco chief slams Obama on surveillance Boehner’s big immigration decision Williams: Left living in past on education Gregg: President is aimless on world affairs Miss. mailers compare Cochran opponent to Akin This week: Tax feud enters second week DSCC tops NRSC in April fundraising DCCC raises $7.1M in April