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The Hill's E-news: December 24, 2014

The Hill's E-news
 December 24, 2014 
The Hill's E-news
Christmas comes early for Obama 
By Bernie Becker and Amie Parnes
Democrats on Tuesday received a gift high on their wish list — an invigorated economy that they believe will give President Obama much-needed clout when he faces off with a Republican Congress next year.
Grimm pleads guilty to tax fraud but rejects calls for resignation 
By Scott Wong
Rep. Michael Grimm pleaded guilty to a single count of felony tax evasion on Tuesday, setting off rampant speculation about whether the New York Republican will resign or fight to keep his job.
Grimm in 2010: Tax cheating 'unforgivable' 
By Ben Kamisar
"Ethics are not a political issue. Either you have them or you don't," he said.
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Bush 41 hospitalized 
By Joseph Picard
Bush, 90, was experiencing shortness of breath.
Sony to release 'The Interview' after all 
By Cory Bennett
The company has approved Christmas Day screenings after taking heat for pulling the film.
ObamaCare sign-ups hit 6.4 million 
By Sarah Ferris
About 1.9 million people gained coverage for the first time, HHS said.
Defiant health chief says ObamaCare will win day at Supreme Court
By Sarah Ferris
“We believe we are in a place where our argument ... will prevail,” Burwell said.
Feds ease ban on blood donations from gay men
By Sarah Ferris
The new policy would allow gay and bisexual men to donate if celibate for one year.
Experts rally in defense of CBO head 
By Rebecca Shabad
Some analysts with contrasting ideologies are arguing that Doug Elmendorf should remain.
Gohmert talked most on House floor in '14 
By Cristina Marcos
Rep. Louie Gohmert (R-Texas) logged the most time speaking on the House floor this year.
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Four (non-presidential) political paths for Biden
By Raymond A. Smith, contributor
Even if a presidential run isn't an option, he has many other opportunities come 2017.
When judges and presidents go rogue 
By Doug Badger, contributor r
A judge questioning the immigration order is indifferent to the Constitution himself.
The Associated Press: Wealthy donors sided with Democrats in midterms 
By Philip Elliott
For as often as Democrats attack the conservative billionaires Charles and David Koch for their heavy spending on politics, it's actually the liberal-minded who shelled out the most cash in the just completed midterm elections.
Bloomberg: GDP under the tree: The Christmas gift the Democrats needed on Halloween 
By Margaret Talev
These numbers are good for Obama—but they're too late for Senate Democrats.
The Washington Post: Jeb Bush’s e-mails reveal a cautious, hands-on leader 
By Matea Gold, Tom Hamburger and Rosalind S. Helderman
Documents obtained by The Post offer an intimate portrait of the possible White House contender and the challenges he faces within his own party.
The Wall Street Journal: Texas’s Perry retools his approach 
By Colleen McCain Nelson and Nathan Koppel
After missteps in his 2012 presidential bid, Texas Gov. Rick Perry and his advisers are offering blunt critiques of that campaign and aiming to show he is more prepared this time around.
The Asbury Park Press: Poll: Christie no match for Hillary Clinton in NJ 
By Bob Jordan
Gov. Chris Christie won't come close to winning New Jersey's electoral votes if he runs for president and Hillary Clinton is the Democratic nominee, a new Rutgers-Eagleton poll has found.


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