The Hill Articles: November 6, 2014

November 6
Ernst spokeswoman resigned after drunken driving arrest Ex-diplomat under federal investigation Paul can ‘count on’ McConnell if he runs Election losses among top 10 worst moments, says Obama adviser 53 million emails stolen in Home Depot hack Bolton: GOP victory due to failure of presidential leadership Pelosi delivers postmortem to her troops Has the Tea Party been tamed? OVERNIGHT ENERGY: White House would ‘consider’ Keystone bill Facebook adds button for Ebola donations DCCC chairman downplays House losses Pressure builds over satellite TV bill Manchin hints at possible departure Lawmakers mourn passing of former Rep. Lane Evans Federal court upholds gay marriage bans Consult with the border communities Hatch: Reid ‘a pathetic majority leader’ Report: Russian hackers have infiltrated the US House Dem wants answers after ‘tainted’ BP investigation Ex-SEAL says he shot bin Laden McDonough: Obama ‘quite angry’ over ‘chicken—-‘ remark Obama congratulates governor-elect who sued him Apple blocks Chinese attempt to spy on iPhones NRSC chief: Dems ran too far from Obama US clarifies Syrian targets Court affirms BP responsibility for oil spill penalties Clay Aiken headed back to reality TV after House loss CBO: Projected rise in defense costs could bust budget caps Aereo cuts dozens of staffers after court ruling Terror tunnels and nuclear tunnels after the midterms Ben Carson video to air in 22 states The battle for Hillary Clinton’s heart Perry appears in court, says case won’t affect 2016 run Feds to allow Chinese chicken imports Texas Republican: GOP could sue Obama over immigration action Ex-New York governor mulls 2016 run Agencies make their case for Ebola funds McCain rips WH for ‘playing footsie’ with Iran Tax reform divisions surface among Dems How members of Congress can help individuals in deportation proceedings Speaker takes victory lap after adding to majority Hotel industry presses for passage of terrorism insurance White House: Obama ready to mend fences with Reid Retailers demand data breach laws ‘Interstellar’ stars twinkle at DC premiere Coal stockpiles at power plants have decreased in recent years CFTC pulls record $3.27 billion in penalties White House would ‘consider’ Keystone bill Bill Maher, UC Berkeley and free speech Boehner: House will vote again to repeal O-Care Calif. Dem eyes House transport panel ranking member position Boehner: Obama playing with fire Contractors face new mandate for privacy training VA calls for more money for patient care Housing market showing gradual improvement Colleges sue feds over ‘gainful employment’ rule Congressman embarks on 26-mile walk Tea Party vows to oust Reid in 2016 Obama asked Iran for help against ISIS in secret letter Texas Ebola fears recede Growth, jobs and the GOP House to vote on EPA ‘secret science’ bills AT&T head makes personal appeal on ‘fast lane’ proposal LIVE: Boehner talks midterm success Feinstein: Prosecuting terrorists in US is ‘right decision’ Consumer comfort climbs to second-highest level since 2008 Greens: Obama won’t be cowed by anti-environmental riders Issa: ‘No question’ Justice dumped ‘Fast and Furious’ docs Former Rep. Lane Evans dies at 63 Nukes getting second-to-last cyber check GOP could take tougher line on tax extenders FTC settles first case with alleged ‘patent troll’ Feds: More fuel efficient cars available in 2015 Underwood, Paisley blame Swift for Senate flip Cruz backs Cassidy in Louisiana runoff Truth, justice and the GOP way Route to power for Democrats: Big ideas Report: Healthcare premium increases ‘quite low’ in 2015 EPA delays emissions rule for farmers Feds arrest alleged leader of Silk Road 2.0 VA chief fires back at lawmakers McDonald details VA plan to slash veteran wait times Broadband coalition pushes overhaul of phone program for poor Groups press new GOP majority to reject wind tax credits Hogan Md. victory worries light rail supporters Staff changes not needed at White House, says spokeswoman Ky. Dem named WH liaison to state, local governments Election brings carbon tax closer to Oregon DSCC director: ‘Wave’ wiped party away House Intel chairman to make radio debut Rumored network neutrality approach might break the Internet instead of saving it Declaration of Independents Grimm adds ex-girlfriend’s attorney to legal team Key GOP senator: We’ll raise funding issues with Obama Friday Advocates: 60 percent of transit initiatives approved by voters Lawmakers urge NATO to buy French warships instead of Russia New regs for Friday: Efficiency, farmers, railroads Hillary gets help from Hollywood Dem floats trade on immigration action Zuckerberg group urges ‘big and bold’ action on immigration reform Regulator bemoans lack of funding for cyber defense oversight CBS online news service gets off the ground The U.S. government’s diminishing commitment to the security of its own citizens What did $4 billion buy? Report: Khorasan bomb-maker believed dead UN: World aid for Ebola ‘not here yet’ Brazil wants richer countries to step up on climate Facebook pushing donations to fight Ebola Monthly jobless claims fall to 14-year low Two days after Senate win, Lankford warns Obama on immigration Murkowski: ‘We must address’ warming in Alaska Obama won’t hesitate to use veto power, spokesman says Rubio lays out legislative agenda Healthy, thriving oceans; An issue we can agree on The Next Generation of Electric Transportation: Innovation in Technology & Power Fannie, Freddie send Treasury $6.8 billion in Q3 profits RNC chairman: Obama ‘lying’ to Hispanics Ebola nurse: Reports she felt sick before flying ‘completely false’ Obama to make Sunday show appearance Rice: Dem racial attacks ‘appalling’ Gardner campaign stuck to women’s issues—and won Cassidy confident GOP wave will reach La. Will the new Congress be serious about accountability? FCC’s net neutrality plan is another step in the regulation of speech A wake-up call for democracy GOP preps for power Wounded Dems look for answers Wave gives Republicans ’16 cushion Boehner likely headed to another term Clinton allies say she should look for distance from Obama, focus on 2016 Grover Norquist wins The Hill’s 2014 elections pundits predictions Phones light up at GOP lobby firms How to manage carbon prices — Lessons from the Northeast GOP lawmaker: US military tried to pay ransom for Bergdahl