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The Hill's E-news: December 28, 2014

The Hill's E-news
 December 28, 2014 
The Hill's E-news
Obama’s ‘pen and phone’ barrage
By Tim Devaney
President Obama in January declared his intent to use executive power to enact policy changes without Congress, and he has lived up to his promise, making aggressive moves on climate change, immigration, land protections and the minimum wage.
Obama briefed on missing AirAsia flight
By Justin Sink
President Obama was briefed Saturday night about the disappearance of an AirAsia jetliner that went missing while traveling between Indonesia and Singapore.
Sony hack: Could Congress be next?
By Cory Bennett
Government agencies and congressional offices are vulnerable to the same kind of cyberattack that hit Sony Pictures, experts say.
Graham: Senate will vote on Iran sanctions legislation in January
By Peter Sullivan
Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) said Saturday that the Senate will take up an Iran sanctions bill in January, setting up a tough vote for Democrats.
Biden: 'Our hearts ache for you'
By Peter Sullivan
Vice President Biden spoke on Saturday at the funeral of a New York City police officer who was killed along with his partner, offering words of comfort and thanking God for their service.
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Officers turn backs on de Blasio at funeral
By David McCabe
Hundreds of police officers turned their backs in protest of New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio (D) as he spoke Saturday at the funeral of one of their murdered colleagues, according to reports.
Internet goes down again in North Korea
By Meghashyam Mali
North Korea's Internet was "paralyzed" Saturday, according to reports, the second outage to hit the country in the last week.
North Korea hurls racist 'monkey' slur at Obama
By Meghashyam Mali
North Korea compared President Obama to a "monkey" on Saturday and accused the U.S. of shutting down the country's internet, amid the controversy over Sony Pictures' comedy "The Interview."
Foreign leader forced to defend golf with Obama
By Peter Sullivan
Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak on Saturday was forced to defend his recent golf outing with President Obama after coming under fire back home.
Coalition carries out 31 airstrikes against ISIS
By Meghashyam Mali
U.S.-led coalition forces are hammering the Islamic State in Iraq and Syria (ISIS) with a new round of airstrikes.
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Associated Press: Yes-we-can president faces twilight of maybes
By Julie Pace and Nancy Benac
It was supposed to be a joke. "Are you still president?" comedian Stephen Colbert asked Barack Obama earlier this month.
The New York Times: As Christie Roams, His Popularity Suffers at Home
By Kate Zernike
With Gov. Chris Christie of New Jersey again considering a run for president — and living a life that is strikingly apart from the state he governs — his constituents appear to be tiring of the whole routine.
The Washington Post: Secret Service under stress since moving to Homeland Security
By Carol D. Leonnig
The Secret Service began struggling to carry out its most basic duties after Congress and the George W. Bush administration expanded the elite law enforcement agency’s mission in the wake of the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks.
Associated Press: Hillary Clinton's economic approach under scrutiny
By Ken Thomas
If Hillary Rodham Clinton seeks the White House again, her message on the economy could be an important barometer as she courts fellow Democrats.
In U.S.-Cuba prisoner swap, mystery surrounds the unnamed 53
By Daniel Trotta
Cuba's most prominent dissidents say they have been kept in the dark by U.S. officials over a list of 53 political prisoners who will be released from jail as part of a deal to end decades of hostility between the United States and Cuba.


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