The Hill Articles: November 17, 2014

The Hill’s Reception for Newly Elected Members of the 114th Congress RNC Deputy Press Secretary: Stop putting black conservatives in a box GOP debates attack plan for funding Bottom Line Katie Pavlich: Why is Obama ignoring the experts on illegal immigration? Threat of the superbug Obama orders review of US hostage policy Bill Press: High court out of order John Feehery: A long two years OVERNIGHT DEFENSE: Kerry: US ‘not intimidated’ by ISIS Nearly 60 lawmakers skipped Monday vote OVERNIGHT TECH: NSA reform coming down to the wire Senate advances judicial nominees for Ga. Begich concedes Alaska Senate race VA House Committee hearing Tuesday will discuss data breaches Congress must defend sanctions on Iran Uncaged bears and rotary phones Why Thom Tillis won North Carolina McCarthy pledges return of pen-and-pad sessions Someone needs to address the new silent majority White House: Pass NSA reform, avoid ‘brinksmanship and uncertainty’ OVERNIGHT FINANCE: Warren taking on Wal-Mart HUD secretary says housing finance reform remains a top priority for the Obama administration Gutierrez on immigration order: ‘I know … it’s going to be big’ NRA goes after Landrieu on gun control Keystone at Senate tipping point Senate sends childcare bill to White House White House threatens to veto House EPA bills Pelosi dismisses ‘fuss’ over denial of proxy vote to pregnant lawmaker OVERNIGHT HEALTH: Burwell rips ‘stupidity’ remarks Meet House Dems’ new campaign chief State lawmakers press Boehner on online sales tax Landrieu team slams ‘sexist’ attack ad Obama in 2006: I’ve ‘liberally’ stolen ideas from Gruber Heritage to score senators on Keystone vote Black Friday safety measures would protect retail workers, OSHA says Senators push state cyber plan DOJ forces online grocer Peapod to make website accessible to disabled Compelled political investment, minimal returns Manchin: Congress must debate Guantánamo Illinois health officials mocks millennials with ‘Luck’ insurance ad House passes bill to study low-dose radiation Dems already eyeing competitive Colorado House seat Nurses criticize CDC ‘paralysis’ on Ebola regs State of emergency declared in Ferguson Obama aide: McConnell wants to ‘leave the air dirtier’ Cornyn: Obama’s immigration order shows ‘contempt’ for Constitution Dems struggle to turn page on ‘stupidity’ America needs comprehensive tax reform Pelosi picks NM Hispanic to lead Democratic campaign committee White House again enlists celebrities for ObamaCare push Ted Cruz fires back at Al Franken Steven Rattner, working class hero Replacing the rhetoric of ObamaCare repeal HHS chief rips Gruber for ‘stupidity’ remarks Did White House hackers have another target? Reid: GOP suggestions of shutdown are ‘scary’ Poll: Plurality want Obama to delay immigration action Christie pumps up new House freshmen Chevy buys carbon credits from North Dakota ranchers Holder praises Koch brothers Secure smart cards and mobile payments Honey costs on the rise? Hatch strikes measured tone on dynamic scoring Kerry on ISIS beheading: ‘We are not intimidated’ Ebola epidemic ‘nowhere near over’ in West Africa, CDC director says Why rent when you can join the ‘couch caucus’? Did GOP use Twitter to bend election laws? Can Mary Landrieu get to 60 votes on Keystone pipeline? Senate Dems push Obama on deportations FWS delays protections for northern long-eared bats Changes to no-fly list due out soon Confirm our nation’s doctor now Housing agency won’t need another bailout FCC seeks higher phone fees to fund broadband Internet in schools GOP leaders to pick the next Issa Halliburton to buy Baker Hughes in massive oilfield deal Walker: I could run in 20 years and be Clinton’s age Senate Dems back Obama’s immigration executive order Outgoing TSA Administrator: Next chief should ease liquid restrictions EPA chief surprised by resistance to water rule Van Hollen wants to keep ranking member position on budget panel Health groups warn: Consumers ‘in the dark’ about E. Coli risk EPA chief: Obama has our back vs. McConnell Making sure free trade does not fall out of fashion EPA: China deal won’t change our demands Tribe: Keystone vote is ‘act of war’ Hagel urges more base closures, troop benefit cuts Quarantined nurse blasts Christie, others as Ebola ‘fear mongers’ Pope Francis to visit Philadelphia GOP aide: Ebola, ISIS funding will be in bill Markey demands info on cellphone spying Why Congress can’t pass the buck on use of force against ISIS GOP senator: Obama immigration order would change funding debate Durbin: Keystone supporters ‘burning up’ phones to get last vote New regs for Tuesday: Endangered bats, archaeological materials, honey Schumer: Feds should pay for Ebola response Pelosi sends birthday zinger to Boehner Christie to rally GOP freshmen O’Malley urges Senate to reject Keystone Fix surveillance reform Thune: China cannot be trusted on emissions deal 20 new firms join WH program to speed payments Is sequester relief out of reach? Gambling away our clean-energy future? Time to tackle surveillance reform The week ahead: Airbag recall examined Trump flirts with ’16 run for White House Dem’s lead grows in uncalled Calif. race Monday: Suspensions, child care Obama turns climate focus to cities, towns K Street shouldn’t hire based on partisanship alone GOP lawmaker to Obama: Keystone won’t go away Ebola still top health concern for many Ebola patient in Nebraska dies Gallup: ObamaCare approval hits new low Greens to protest Keystone outside Landrieu’s DC home Equalize standards for protecting customer data Former top Obama aide joining Vice Media DEA conducts surprise inspections of several NFL teams The 11 new governors should listen to the people Tech giants make final push to change NSA A global Internet needs organizing principles Independence, the president and the FCC If not a historic agreement, then a historic step — Obama, China and climate change Will the Obama coalition survive? Williams: Say it loud: Black, GOP and proud Judd Gregg: GOP must provide an alternative to Obama This week in Congress: Keystone, immigration Week ahead: Senate showdown on Keystone Week ahead: Obama preps immigration action Week ahead: ISIS, Ebola and nukes top packed agenda This Week in Tech: NSA reform hits Senate floor Week ahead: Budget questions swirl in lame duck Week ahead: ObamaCare enrollment, take two