The Hill Articles: January 2, 2015

January 2
PETA slams Palin over New Year’s photos Pace of manufacturing slows to six-month low in December Utilities face new state renewable energy mandates Dem opposed spending bill due to Postal Service policies February vote planned for new Internet rules Majority of Republicans view Boehner as ineffective Giuliani, GOP officials push Garner prosecutor to run for House Hinckley won’t face murder charges for James Brady’s death Dingell adds ‘f-word’ to bio Senate panel to mark up Keystone bill Obama retaliates with sanctions Oil price hits 5 1/2-year low 113th Congress officially adjourns sine die Dems warn GOP: No ‘ideologue’ in budget job Ben Carson to decide on 2016 run by May Let’s get FirstNet right, now CDC to hire lab safety chief amid criticism GOP rep will vote against Boehner for Speaker Interior secretary criticizes fracking bans We need an Asian-Pacific American on the Supreme Court Report: Two hostage rescues fail in Syria Cruz to keynote SC Tea Party event Rep. Lewis: ‘Almost too much’ to see self portrayed in ‘Selma’ The rise of the Bull Moose Democrats Obamas dine at restaurant with $500K membership fee 2014 proves deadly year for Iraq, Syria Judge issues temporary stay of DOL home care rule Truck sales surge on cheap gas in 2014 Actor John Fugelsang: 2016 all about ‘inherited power’ New regs for Monday: musical instruments, pavement standards, HVAC testing Political dysfunction edges economy as top voter concern Reid breaks ribs, face bones in fall Supreme Court to move legal filings online Kerry seeks to shore up Russian cooperation Voters give Obama, Congress poor grades on energy Fiorina staffs up for potential 2016 bid Top 10 facts about the SEC’s Regulation A+ proposal Clintons ‘terribly saddened’ by Cuomo’s death AirAsia efforts battle monsoon season Regulations to watch in 2015 10 possible Senate retirements Lame-duck discontent puts Boehner speakership in jeopardy