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The Hill's E-news: February 12, 2015


The Hill's E-news
 February 12, 2015 
The Hill's E-news
Pelosi on the spot as new war debate begins
By Mike Lillis
President Obama’s request for new war powers against Islamic militants poses a major challenge for his closest ally on Capitol Hill: Rep. Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.).
Obama's ISIS war request runs into a brick wall with Congress
By Justin Sink and Kristina Wong
President Obama’s request that Congress authorize military action against the Islamic State in Iraq and Syria (ISIS) was met with skepticism from both parties on Wednesday, raising questions about Capitol Hill’s ability to pass a war measure.
Fight versus ISIS roils 2016 field
By Alexander Bolton
President Obama’s request to use military force in the Middle East could be a landmine issue for both Republicans and Democrats weighing White House bids.
Ukraine, Russia agree to peace deal
By Kyle Balluck
A ceasefire is set to go into effect on Sunday.
GOP profanity, ‘math challenges’ color showdown on immigration
By Scott Wong and Rebecca Shabad
House and Senate Republicans offered up plenty of color on Wednesday about the looming shutdown of the Department of Homeland Security, but solutions were harder to find.
Anarchist hackers go to cyber war with ISIS
By Elise Viebeck
The global hacker collective known as Anonymous is storming the international political scene with a brash hacking campaign against the Islamic State in Iraq and Syria (ISIS).
House sends Keystone to Obama
By Cristina Marcos and Timothy Cama
The House voted Wednesday to approve legislation authorizing construction of the Keystone XL oil sands pipeline, setting up the first major veto of Obama’s presidency.
GOP opens new line of attack on IRS
By Lydia Wheeler
Congressional Republicans accused the IRS Wednesday of seizing the assets of innocent small businesses, adding to a steady stream of GOP criticism of the tax agency and its leadership.
Congress looks to play small ball on tax reform
By Peter Schroeder
An eye toward a total overhaul of the tax code did not stop Senate lawmakers from advancing 17 different tax bills Wednesday.
Lawmakers praise Jon Stewart as he exits
By Judy Kurtz
Countless members of Congress have been interviewed — and skewered — by Stewart.
2016 GOP forums: The new presidential debates?
By Cameron Joseph
Republican presidential hopefuls may be rid of an overloaded debate schedule, but a packed calendar of forums is taking their place.
FEC deadlocked on 'dark money'
By Megan R. Wilson
A rare open Federal Election Commission meeting on Wednesday attempted to placate the competing concerns of campaign finance activists.
For paid sick days legislation, this time may be different
By Eileen Appelbaum, contributor
Congress can pass legislation to expand access to earned paid sick days to all workers.
Why Jeb Bush is polling badly, but GOP donors are crazy about him
By John LeBoutillier, contributor
Money is going to someone who is not a good candidate and who has not proven himself.
The Washington Post: Questions linger over Walker’s college exit
By David A. Fahrenthold
The Wisconsin governor, who is mulling a bid for the 2016 Republican presidential nomination, is recalled as kind and politically ambitious — but disengaged from academics.
The New York Times: To understand Scott Walker’s strength, look at his donors
By Derek Willis
The Wisconsin governor’s 2012 recall election extended his fund-raising beyond the borders of his state.
The Wall Street Journal: Unease grows as Clinton stays on sidelines 
By Peter Nicholas
She’s all but certain to seek her party’s nomination, but there is some drama—and tension among Democrats—surrounding her delayed timetable in formally announcing that she will seek the presidency.
The Associated Press: Spat highlights jockeying among Clinton campaign surrogates 
By Ken Thomas and Philip Elliott
The ugly public spat was, perhaps, inevitable.
Bloomberg: Poll: Clinton tops Bush, Walker, and Paul in NH 
By David Knowles
The Kentucky senator would come closest, the Bloomberg Politics/Saint Anselm survey shows.

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