The Hill Articles: February 3, 2015

February 3
Jordan executes two prisoners in retaliation for pilot’s slaying Six dead in New York train crash Obama’s Pentagon pick worried about Iranian influence in Iraq Brutal ISIS killing sows anger, discord GOP: We’re not the ‘anti-vaxxer’ party GOP seeks unity vs. Obama on DHS Obama to host young immigrants aided by executive actions It’s time for Washington to act on military pay, benefits reform Lobbying World The hypocrisy of drone regulations David Webb: Obama budget a battle cry Dick Morris: Scott Walker could win OVERNIGHT DEFENSE: Defense nominee steps into the spotlight Jindal portrait doesn’t quite look like him OVERNIGHT HEALTH: Three Republicans buck party in ObamaCare repeal vote OVERNIGHT FINANCE: Obama tax plan falls short with GOP Pot politics: 2016 GOP hopefuls on their past marijuana use DC measles confirmed OVERNIGHT TECH: NSA critics underwhelmed by Obama’s reforms Lawmakers push White House to supply arms to Ukraine OVERNIGHT ENERGY: Did EPA just give Obama ‘cover’ for Keystone decision? OVERNIGHT REGULATION: Rule-making reforms head to House floor Reunion time at Senate Finance Rand Paul does damage control on vaccines while getting a booster shot Defense nominee would rethink Yemen strategy against al Qaeda Hackers target brokers, financial advisers GOP’s turn to produce budget Grayson eyes Florida Senate seat Gallup: Economic confidence holds strong in January House votes to repeal ObamaCare Senators sponsor bill to extend conservation fund Art’s power in foreign relations and security City-owned Web service touted by Obama criticizes net neutrality plan Administration to call for veto of tighter regs reporting rules Ex-Rep. Mike Rogers organizing Iowa foreign policy forum More than 90 celebs say they’re ready for Warren Obama’s immigration policy responsible for ‘largest jailbreak in American history,’ sheriff says GOP on immigration: ‘There is no plan B’ GOP: ObamaCare cost-sharing payments unlawful White House readies cyber executive action WH: Offshore taxes a ‘better strategy’ for funding roads Ted Cruz smoked pot as a teen How Israel gets to cut off Palestine’s revenue Greens target parents in smog ads GOP lawmaker: ‘Get the vaccination done’ Senate’s top Democrat backs tough Web rules Manufacturers chief slams Obama’s budget 2016 GOP contenders corner Paul, Christie on vaccinations Obama: Immigration fight makes ‘no sense’ Defeat ISIS with troops, bombs and drones Agribusiness should come clean about ‘trade’ with Cuba Senate Dems block legislation reversing immigration actions Jeb leads with young Latino Republicans Poll: Millennials eager for online voting VA chief defends proposal to divert funds from ‘choice card’ effort ‘House of Cards’ politician Kevin Spacey weighs in on real-life Washington WH: ‘Irresponsible’ not to vaccinate children King Salman’s challenges Tumblr launches net neutrality push targeting Congress Divisions strain tax talks Senator: States should have the power to require vaccinations Senator looks to close loophole for threats against former VPs Watchdog: EPA still interfering with investigations Rules chairman: Don’t mess with Texas WH creates ‘E-Gov Cyber’ unit to oversee agency security Ted Cruz proposes to repeal ObamaCare FAA clears more commercial drones for takeoff A new hope for children bought and sold for sex GOP senator: Forcing food workers to wash hands in bathroom not necessary Senate approves bill aimed at stopping military suicides, 99-0 CPSC proposes new rules for extension cords Republican to Treasury office: You forgot something Local officials blast proposed cuts to vaccination program GOP rep: America shouldn’t ‘apologize’ for immigration enforcement GOP regulators in the dark on Web rules HELP to examine drug, device development Poll: Workers want employer input on issues GOP faces tough immigration vote ISIS burns captive Jordanian pilot alive If anyone needs an audit, it’s the Federal Reserve Pelosi: GOP doesn’t believe in governance GOP senator offers bill requiring ‘Boehner Rule’ EPA hands ammunition to Keystone XL foes GOP doctor: Vaccine debate ‘inappropriate’ for 2016 hopefuls Summit’s fate unknown, but here comes the bourbon Tom Ridge endorses Jeb Bush for president Sparks fly at Senate budget hearing Senate Judiciary to make move on FOIA reform Club for Growth may back a McCain primary challenger GOP reps condemn anti-vax movement Portman list of Ohio endorsements grows to 500 Fox’s Megyn Kelly: I support mandatory vaccinations $480 million in relief for Corinthian College student loan borrowers Go slow on fast reactors McConnell to Dems: Stand up to Obama on immigration ‘power grab’ House vote on Keystone approval set next week GOP rep: Base closures would lock in smaller military force Boehner: All children should be vaccinated S&P strikes $1.5B settlement with Justice over crisis-era ratings Hillary Clinton to speak at EMILY’s List gala GOP rep’s office gets ‘Downton’ makeover With taxes looming, time to repeal ObamaCare’s individual mandate TEACH grant: A Trojan horse of debt New regs for Wednesday: Ships, fluorescent lamps, dehumidifiers Uber to start work on driverless technology Major Chinese cities failing on air quality Cuba publishes new photos of Fidel Castro CBO: ObamaCare vets bill would raise deficit $900M Ports unhappy with Obama transport plan Ariz. Dem eying a McCain challenge? Obama sticking to sanctions on Russia Court tosses warrant after FBI’s Internet ‘ruse’ Tuesday: ObamaCare, immigration Is US softening on Assad? Obama makes modest reforms to NSA Striking refinery workers restart negotiations Poll: Bush ties Clinton in Florida White House lawn locked down Why the mobile economy is increasingly the global economy All clear signal given at White House after suspicious package Black families’ middle-class crisis The little engine that couldn’t: The story of a Metro mess Succession, rivalry and uncertainty in Saudi Arabia President to host ObamaCare enrollees as House votes to repeal Flying coach with Rand Paul WH takes hard line on DHS funds Inside the Senate’s big vote on whether climate change is real Oversight chairman takes aim at EPA A gun lobbyist from Newtown Ben Carson: Don’t underestimate me Comcast merger under fire on K St. Conservatives must articulate an optimistic middle-class vision