The Hill Articles: November 14, 2014

Rand Paul may get Bill Maher’s vote Intel chief denies ISIS, al Qaeda alliance Cruz reiterates support for NSA reform bill Cruz: Obama immigration action would be ‘defiant of voters’ AT&T ends controversial tracking program E-cigarette use on the rise among US youth House, Senate Dems feud over Keystone Mayors back Obama on net neutrality Acting Secret Service director to testify before House panel Prince William headed to Washington Filling the federal court vacancies Pentagon to send 2,100 troops to fight Ebola in Africa ObamaCare costs to increase for many Lobbyist group to elect new leaders The courts and Patent Office are killing medical innovation Senate panel to debate fight against ISIS Shutdown talk grows in GOP Senators call for bipartisan luncheons CDC still mystified by Ebola infections in Dallas Regulations almost killed the Internet Dems deny DNC site announcement coming next week GOP lawmaker: Obama immigration actions ‘impeachable offense’ Veterans group backs underdog Dem in committee race Gohmert uses visual of crucifixions of House floor Congress, Obama prepare for immigration battle What is the White House policy on biofuels? RNC is ‘#Grubering’ Podesta open to role with Clinton campaign Heitkamp: ‘Lucky’ no one hurt in new ND train derailment Bipartisan bill aims to solidify Hong Kong’s independence Making the connection between food and health FCC asks for info on AT&T fiber pause Cantor slayer will back Boehner Odeh’s guilty verdict doesn’t mean her battle for justice is over Will Obama veto Keystone bill? House GOP rejects return of earmarks Duckworth ‘interested, open and curious’ about Senate run WH launches ObamaCare enrollment blitz GOP leader hopes to end lame-duck by Dec. 11 Key Hillary Clinton ally says ’16 decision to come within 60 days Keystone one vote from 60 in Senate Congressman, animals honored by ASPCA Standing up to discriminatory practices by health insurers Pelosi to pregnant rep: You can’t vote Rand Paul to oppose NSA reform bill American Crossroads still researching best ways to hit Hillary Iraq recaptures nation’s largest oil refinery Advocates implore Obama to be ‘generous’ with immigration action Time to fund medical countermeasures against threats like Ebola GOP vows immigration fight House Dems welcome closer look at Credit Suisse waiver Gutierrez says he might run for president Congress’ way forward on immigration GOP adopts ‘Paul Ryan’ rule House votes to build Keystone Top Dem: GOP repeating ‘failed policies’ in Iraq Chevron, the FEC, and flouting pay-to-play law Cyber bills caught up in turf spat NASCAR should suspend driver accused of domestic abuse, says Dem Beyond the midterms: Ballot measures and progressive unity Breaking the Establishment — Jim Webb and Elizabeth Warren rising Liberal groups defend Obama adviser Jarrett Retail sales rebounded in October Obama nominates nuclear regulator for longer term Former WH press secretary: Lewinsky scandal the ‘easy days’ FCC commissioner predicts battle over Obama proposal Inhofe: Obama’s climate fund pledge not realistic priority Warren to oppose Obama Treasury pick Still need budget discipline at the Pentagon CDC hails ‘signs of progress’ against Ebola LA Times pushes NSA reform Energy Dept. labs to spend $425M for supercomputers US not prepared for cyberattacks, ex-NSA chief warns ‘Top Chef’ winner talks turkey on Capitol Hill Democrats need to focus on growth Cruz warns of online sales tax in lame duck Pentagon to spend billions upgrading nuclear forces Alexander to Obama: Stop education waiver mandates Alzheimer’s is greater public health crisis than Ebola New regs for Monday: Drug testing, sailboats, pensions McCain defends slams of Armed Services Dems Asiana Air suspending San Francisco flights after 2013 crash New GOP senator: Shutdown talk ‘ridiculous’ Postmaster general to retire next year GOP White House aspirants line up against Obama’s immigration move Do Democrats want pro-choice purity or to win elections? The real policy priorities of African-Americans Report: Clinton backer leaked emails to damage Dem operatives A new war Obama pledges reporters won’t go to jail ‘for doing their job’ Device labeling bill heads to Obama’s desk Friday: Keystone vote Time to pass the ABLE Act and let families impacted by disability save for the future Black lawmakers want seniority respected GOP’s impeachment dilemma: ‘Have you met Joe Biden?’ Apple: Imitation app hack hasn’t affected users Voters overwhelmingly want action on minimum wage NRSC chairman: Reid ‘may decide to retire’ Obama backs Myanmar opposition leader Obama to pledge $3B to UN fund aiding poor nations’ climate fight The path toward a healthier and more fiscally sound America Can US intelligence effectively monitor compliance with an Iran nuclear deal? The G20 should set membership rules now Observations on the US-China climate announcement Small businesses were an afterthought in Obamacare Mark Warner, endangered after all The changing climate of the Keystone XL pipeline Russia’s high inflation rate may be even worse than first meets the eye House Dems’ silver-lining wins Obama energizes Dems on immigration Ranking member contest is early test of Pelosi’s power in new Congress Obama faces tough Keystone call Leahy eyes NSA reform as crowning glory Private equity is coming for your nest egg Defiant Obama says immigration action ‘going to happen’ Obama: Don’t ‘short-circuit’ Keystone review