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The Hill's E-news: January 7, 2015

The Hill's E-news
 January 7, 2015 
The Hill's E-news
McConnell finds his go-to Dems
By Alexander Bolton
Senate Republicans are reaching out to about nine Democrats they see as crucial swing votes in the new Congress.
New Congress begins with Republican infighting
By Scott Wong
Rep. John Boehner on Tuesday beat back a conservative rebellion and won a third and possibly final term as Speaker of the House of Representatives.
Boehner defectors booted from panel
By Cristina Marcos
Reps. Dan Webster and Richard Nugent have lost spots on the House Rules Committee.
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A quiet return for Scalise
By Mike Lillis
For embattled Majority Whip Steve Scalise, Tuesday’s return was a surprisingly quiet one.
Biden charms in Senate ceremonies
By Bernie Becker and David McCabe
"Thank God you look like your mother," the vice president told one senator's daughter.
Senate sets up showdown with Obama over Keystone pipeline
By Laura Barron-Lopez
Republicans used the White House veto threat to cast Obama as an opponent of bipartisanship.
30-hr week battle rages
By Megan R. Wilson
Despite veto threat, biz groups aim to topple ObamaCare provision.
Obama presses Mexico to help prevent illegal immigration surge
By Justin Sink
Obama is looking for help after executive action that will offer legal status to millions.
Three open seats (yes, already)
By Cameron Joseph
Democrats already have newfound opportunities to cut into the GOP’s majority.
Influencing the Internet from inside and out
By Julian Hattem
FCC’s Sohn pushes for public utility treatment of Internet.
Boko Haram has become Africa's ISIS
By J. Peter Pham, contributor
It is high time the US and its allies give this burgeoning problem the attention it deserves.
The Washington Post: The Speaker’s opponents and the GOP nomination battle
By Dan Balz
What the opposition to John Boehner says about the coming Republican presidential contest.
The Wall Street Journal: For a day, Capitol is comity central 
By Elizabeth Williamson
Tuesday’s opening of the new Congress was a day of good vibes and bipartisan friendliness, but there already were signs that the comity won’t last.
Reuters: Opening Republican salvo on ObamaCare draws fire on both sides 
By David Morgan
The first congressional Republican attempt to weaken ObamaCare with some Democratic support appeared to be headed for trouble with both parties on Tuesday, only days before an expected vote.
The Associated Press: House rule sets up election-year battle over Social Security
By Stephen Ohlemacher
Buried in new rules that will govern the House for the next two years is a provision that could force an explosive battle over Social Security's finances on the eve of the 2016 presidential election.
The Asbury Park Press: Christie's ties to Cowboys owner raise ethics questions
By Bob Jordan
Gov. Chris Christie's hugfest in Texas on the dime of Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones came less than two years after the Republican governor vouched for a Jones group in bidding for a Port Authority contract worth millions of dollars.


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