The Hill Articles: May 22, 2014

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Corker: WH foreign policy talks ‘bizarre’ Obama: Dems have a ‘congenital disease’ In Cabinet shuffle, Obama taps Castro Obama: ‘I look like Morgan Freeman’ Run, Elizabeth, Run, cries left OVERNIGHT DEFENSE: House passes $521B defense policy bill Feinstein ‘open to’ considering NSA reform Embattled Shinseki becomes lightning rod in fight for Senate OVERNIGHT HEALTHCARE: Premium hikes could spell long summer for Dems Reid sets up vote on Burwell nomination GOP lawmakers aim to limit ObamaCare insurer protection funds Issa takes deeper look at Justice on IRS Senate rolls out $514B defense policy bill Medicare to expand ‘prior authorization’ for device coverage OVERNIGHT TECH: NSA critics turn hopes to Senate Meghan McCain: ‘I hate Karl Rove’; John McCain: ‘I don’t’ Conservatives jump on new CBO figures showing Ex-Im loss Cantwell: Redskins name change is about respect CAMPAIGN OVERNIGHT: Shinseki’s place in battle for the Senate OVERNIGHT FINANCE: Good news for housing White House fears VA reform bill could mean ‘significant litigation’ OVERNIGHT ENERGY: ‘Moneyball’ meets climate politics IRS to modify rules for tax-exempt groups Norton touts DC Metro money in DOT funding bill Thune calls for permanent ban on Internet tax Obama pitches ways to boost tourism Pelosi: VA scandal ‘deadly serious’ Cops: Don’t ban online gambling IRS employees best Congress in tax compliance House to take up appropriations, intelligence authorization next week Obama did not end torture Obama faces fracking protesters in NY Ad accuses Scott Brown of killing efficiency bill Vegas, Cincy out as RNC whittles ’16 list Senators take on cyber spying LaHood: Congress ‘shouldn’t be afraid’ to increase gas tax Steve King hits back at immigration critics Poll: Huckabee’s lead continues in Iowa When in doubt, lend? Union: Give VA more money to end scandal Boehner lies to Hispanics again Capitol Dome’s Rotunda reopens Report: Calif. insurer widens O-Care network Conservation group backs Hagan Senate confirms HHS assistant secretary Senate sends $12.3B water projects bill to Obama’s desk Patton Boggs deal not done yet Young Guns reserves $2.7M in airtime Senate confirms drone memo author Snowden set for first US TV interview VA’s Shinseki says he’s not quitting: ‘There’s more to be done’ GOP measure could delay O-Care mandate If we can cut the leading cause of cancer death, shouldn’t we? Time to reverse the budget caps Four arrested in connection to video of Cochran’s wife Schumer presses Froman to file trade case against China over cyber spying House reformers claim victory over NSA TransCanada eyes ‘bridge’ to Keystone XL pipeline approval Schumer: Obama will act on immigration if GOP doesn’t Feds release Boston suspect’s boat note Kerry: ‘No justification’ for Thai military coup Warren: ‘Playing field is tilted’ McCain: Syrian conflict will reach the US Could states be penalized for Medicaid backlog under O-Care? McConnell: Obama is always ‘last to know’ Cummings: ‘Clinton can fend for herself’ Boehner: No rush for Benghazi panel Senate panel adopts deal on school lunches House panel moves 11 bills to roll back regulations Cantor says he’ll let Hensarling take lead on Ex-Im Bank negotiations McConnell foe calls on Shinseki to resign Thai military takeover: ‘Coup’ or not? 30 years later, the stakes for combatting torture remain high WH: Terror attack in China ‘despicable’ Green group raises $3 million for campaign contributions Dems: O-Care premiums not skyrocketing McCain: Syrian battlefield will reach the US Panel puts potatoes back in food aid program Pentagon sees some Russian troops pull back Brown urges Commerce action over Russia’s obstruction in metal alloy dumping investigation Boehner ‘closer’ to demanding Shinseki resign from VA Dems must move left, says senator Lobbyist: Oil trains getting a bad rap House votes to delay Obama’s Internet shift House passes 2015 defense authorization Over 600 local elected officials back Obama’s coal rules McConnell: I’ll make Senate work UK official: Syria likely to miss weapons deadline Why Fannie and Freddie’s failed stress test proves nothing Club for Growth endorses pair of Ga. House candidates Biden: Cyprus poised to be key energy player Senate panel adopts House VA firing measure Housing, finance sectors boosted April growth Kirk offers tribute to ‘stroke battle buddy’ Johnson House rejects proposal to sunset 2001 authorization of military force FDA delays $150M food safety rule Dem lawmaker: Obama waited too long to address VA scandal NFL: Name presents ‘respectful image’ Vitter still waiting on answers from CFTC nominee HHS to grant $840M to improve healthcare systems House votes 303-121 to curb NSA Europe diesel prices fall amid imports from US, Russia Romney heads back to Iowa Go after the ‘johns’ Despite objections, panel passes spending outline GOP leader takes on beauty salon licenses Report: Rep. Grimm kept ‘Mikey Suits’ alive Watchdog wants probe into relaxed fuel regs FDA worried about unreliable flu tests Poll: More fault Shinseki than Obama for VA woes Report: Wehby’s support dropped following stalking report Existing-home sales made first gains of year in April Poll: Rangel only up 9 in Dem primary Read senators’ letter to NFL commissioner Dem bill would allow state carbon taxes New regs for Friday: Food safety, energy efficiency, disability Reid challenges GOP to bring amendment list on tax break bill Pentagon: Russian engines a costly loss Rep. Hall’s opponent says his age is fair game Turbulence ahead Poll: Walker in dead heat for reelection Jobless claims jump but reflect improving labor market Schweitzer knocks Hillary Clinton 50 senators call for Redskins name change Pebble mine sues EPA A Mark Foley comeback? Nuke base team failed security test Senate expected to vote on $12.3B water bill Thursday The need to restore freedom and opportunity Thursday: NDAA, NSA data collection, water bill Coup in Thailand Poll: GOP more enthusiastic about midterms Full speed ahead on National Maritime Day Washington is not (entirely) broken Durbin: Shinseki’s ouster will not solve VA problem Boxer raising funds for Hillary super-PAC Cantor: Primary had no role in immigration call House to vote on ‘watered-down’ surveillance limits Injured veterans program faces the ax Premium hike drumbeat before elections How Obama ended up on ‘Two Ferns’ ‘Mr. Smith’ not moving up in Congress Dems want Holder to lower boom on big banks Comcast goes for shock and awe Leaving no service member behind when they return home Reflections on Memorial Day Show returning veterans they are welcome home Be there for the ones who were there for you The Coast Guard Family Campaign Tech jobs good fit for veterans Sailors guard our nation with bravery Eliminating veteran homelessness by 2015 We must improve Veterans Affairs Gay, lesbian veterans deserve equal benefits From combat gear to cap and gown Researchers making strides on prosthetic arms for vets White House works to end homelessness among vets Friendly skies? Deadline set for shorter wait times A legacy in the balance Steyer adds ‘moneyball’ to climate politics