The Hill Articles: April 15, 2015

Sanders says he’s nearing a decision on 2016 bid Clinton’s statements on family history conflict with public records Pentagon: General in charge of Syria program not leaving Copter chaos at Capitol Pelosi on gyrocopter incident: ‘It happened so fast’ Under Contract Senators pass guidelines for budget committee Rubio would attend a same-sex wedding GOP brought controversy on itself with religious freedom law Senate leaders appoint budget negotiators A.B. Stoddard: Where Clinton must win Brent Budowsky: Hillary lifts populist spirits OVERNIGHT CYBERSECURITY: Dems oppose data breach bill Lanny Davis: The Big Idea of the GOP field for 2016 Water crisis requires all hands on deck OVERNIGHT DEFENSE: Both sides claim victory over Iran bill White House expected to add steel spikes to fence Grassley: DOJ gun ban unfair to veterans OVERNIGHT TECH: Google critics see validation in Europe OVERNIGHT HEALTHCARE: After Medicare vote, Senate returns to abortion fight OVERNIGHT ENERGY: GOP pushes for more offshore drilling Dem likes odds for data breach bill, despite waning party support Chipotle manager says Hillary didn’t tip Tennessee House approves bill making Bible official state book Puerto Rico’s dilemma House targets tax-delinquent federal employees in vote In patent debate, small inventors deserve a seat at the table OVERNIGHT FINANCE: Tax day; Ex-Im chief takes hot seat Assad is still needed at the negotiating table GOP criticizes Obama’s ‘restrictive’ offshore drilling plan Netanyahu: West ‘comatose’ and ‘delusional’ on Iran State Department: Pace of Iran sanctions relief to be negotiated EPA: Greenhouse gas emissions rise 2 percent in 2013 FAA hints at charges for gyrocopter pilot OVERNIGHT REGULATION: GOP takes new crack at regulatory reform Senate observes moment of silence to mark Boston bombing anniversary 2016ers bash Tax Day burdens ‘Fast track’ trade authority is a mistake for most businesses Dem: Russia adds wrinkle to Iran deal House conservative leader wants budget deal focused on ObamaCare Report: Right-wing group posted FBI officials’ addresses Without ECPA update, Feds will spy on you like it’s 1986 House passes bills aimed at the IRS DHS program to monitor all networks by fall 2016 Despite ‘doc fix,’ some doctors still face cuts Bernie Sanders: Clinton won’t fight ‘billionaire class’ Cyber threat data: Why everyone needs access Obama touts Bill Clinton’s budget record Local fire department battling hackers Wife: Rand Paul used to go by ‘Randy’ GOP grills Export-Import Bank president at hearing IRS chief: No backup plan if ObamaCare tax subsidies struck down VIDEO: Man lands gyrocopter at Capitol Former Florida House Speaker won’t run for Rubio’s Senate seat Opportunity knocks for a free-market agriculture policy Time to talk Turkey on trade GOP senator wants investigation of West Port standoff Biz groups ‘disappointed’ with GOP on tax reform Christie defends plan to cut Social Security at NH town hall Labor groups rally against trade promotion authority Regulatory reform bills clear House panel Clinton meets with ethanol representatives GOP senators want details on former Gitmo prisoners Beer may be path to bipartisan consensus Tech pressures Congress ahead of Patriot Act fight US to Iran: Stop sending weapons to Yemen Gyrocopter pilot feared being shot down Libby trial shows dangers of political prosecutions Donor sues Aaron Schock for fraud Rubio: Conservative critics of tax plan off base CEO: Tech industry’s approach to immigration has been too broad Trans-Pacific Partnership will harm middle and working class Americans Poll: Walker holds double-digit lead in NH Copter lands on Capitol grounds, sparking security concerns Senators press for quick highway funding fix Iran: Russian arms sale won’t affect nuke talks The effective way to combat anti-Israel activity on campus: Public relations Senate votes to set up budget conference with House Norquist predicts Dems won’t filibuster IRS bills Hillary to SCOTUS: Legalize gay marriage Kaine: War powers measure isn’t dead in the Senate FDA tells KINDSnacks to remove ‘healthy’ from label Low-wage workers push for $15 Protect public lands: It’s what the people want Controversial data breach bill passes House committee Obama: World must remain ‘fully engaged’ against Ebola Lift US ban on oil exports, say GOP trio House panel approves $77B bill to fund military construction, benefits Warren: We’re not done with Wall Street Statewide testing must go hand in hand with investment in our teachers Phone company faces off against ALEC Republican wants to make Obama’s actions on immigration impeachable Christie vows to ‘crack down’ on pot INFOGRAPHIC: Democratic Presidential Hopefuls: When Will They Run? Democrats razz the GOP over budget deadline Building a better tax code ‘Right-wing extremists’ accused of targeting feds INFOGRAPHIC: Republican Presidential Hopefuls: When Will They Run? Chief justice called for jury duty in Maryland Restaurants look forward, unions look back Details of Iran’s regional influence point to the need to confront it Hillary racks up endorsements for 2016 House panel approves $35B energy, water spending bill Consumer groups want feds to require more leg room on planes Hacking groups start targeting rivals Survey: Low-income earners’ taxes too high The best part of NCLB reauthorization you’ve never heard of Jeb Bush to speak at Liberty University Rand Paul blasts Lynch over ‘asset forfeiture’ John Legend: US ‘most incarcerated country on Earth’ Coal company lays off hundreds, blames Obama policies Hunger strike launched for Loretta Lynch Basic university research has proven it can advance technology and the economy Walker edges Bush in South Carolina Senators renew abortion battle Headstone of Clinton’s father toppled Iran’s Rouhani: Congress ‘not our problem’ Reid: GOP wants ‘war’ on the middle class TSA agents fired for allegedly plotting to grope male passengers New regs for Thursday: Workplace smoking policies, military trucks, nuclear power plants Obama: From ‘Embraceable You’ to ‘Impeachable You’? Rural Democrats not happy with party committees WATCH: EU bank chief attacked in wild confetti protest Hacking ring member sentenced to 7+ years Heritage Action will grade presidential candidates Vulnerable GOP senator raises $1.3M Republican presses for delay in resettlement of Syrian refugees Global panel urges ‘new social compact’ on Internet privacy Airplane Wi-Fi systems vulnerable to cyberattacks The botched Uber + UN Women collaboration Wednesday: Budget, estate tax Congress takes victory lap on ‘doc fix’ Europe accuses Google of playing favorites Small biz: Tax reform must be comprehensive Populism and politics Reid: GOP field a bunch of ‘losers’ US oil production to rise through 2020, feds predict Special courts for foreign investors Top Obama aide: Iran bill passage isn’t a defeat Revenge porn laws need to do more than punish the offenders Axelrod: Hillary needs to focus on humility Obama capitulates to Iran, then dissembles and declares victory The power of film: Environmental impact films in the District of Columbia Hawkish Rubio: ‘We’re fools’ to ignore Russia Fundamentalist capitalism has led to US decline and loss of influence American Dreams* (*Some restrictions apply) Paul, the son, also rises DC should mandate E-Verify Murray, Durbin hit the phones Scalise sets record fundraising pace Obama’s climate change plan faces crucial test Both parties fired up over estate tax Florida Senate race attracts a crowd GOP rivals unload on Hillary When will they run? A timeline for 2016 Is it that hard for a party to hold the White House for three terms? Time to renew US-Iraq policy