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22 Days Until the U.S. Can No Longer Borrow Money
POLITICO’s David Rogers, Jake Sherman & Carrie Budoff Brown: Under pressure from right, Boehner nixes $4T debt deal Whatever deal is made, time is running out. Sunday’s meeting with House leaders — including top Democrats and Republicans in both chambers — is just 23 days before the nation can no …
Famous Friday [Round Up]
Vice President Biden is adding fans on Twitter at a Charlie Sheen-esque pace, meet the city’s best intern, RH needs to hang his own shingle, Pete Snyder came in second in the annual Nantucket pie eating contest, Sergio Rodriguera, Jr. took his talents to the Capitol building for Majority Leader …
Famously Plugged: BEST OF THE DISTRICT ONSTAGE AT MISS DC 2011
Don’t miss out on the chance to witness an only-in-DC moment this Sunday, July 10, when fifteen spectacular young women take the stage for the chance to be crowned Miss District of Columbia 2011. Among the contestants vying for the crown will be three Congressional staffers and two White House …
Anna Palmer Heads to POLITICO
Anna’s friends and Roll Call colleagues sent her off with a royal goodbye at Johnny’s Half Shell yesterday. Photo by Anne Brady
Dear God – We Miss Football: National Corn Football League
What does this mean for the ethanol lobby? Field of Dreams 2: NFL Lockout with Taylor Lautner from Taylor Lautner
Frustration in Longworth
Man, all of this “let’s cancel recess” nonsense really has some people stressed out. A tipster sent the following picture from Longworth House Office Building. That’s a little aggressive. Perhaps 2 – 3 pins would have done the trick. Here are a few tips that can help you relax, unwind …
Fairy Tales from the Speaker’s Balcony
Famous congratulations are in order for Michael Steel and Mary Kathryn Covert. The two were engaged last night on the Speaker’s Balcony as they enjoyed Fourth of July fireworks. Photo h/t Bryant Avondoglio
Hyper Hill: U2 Vandy Finale is One for the Ages
Yesterday’s reporter is today’s White House spokesman is tomorrow’s pundit. [1993] You have died of dysentery [Los Angeles] Are you famous? [in Poland] Now THAT is a finale [U2] U.S. – MEXICO [border] Photo from outside the National Monument courtesy of Lexie Hosier.
Independence Eve Fireworks Time-Lapse @ National Harbor
Happy 4th of July from Bryant Avondoglio Independence Eve Fireworks Time-Lapse @ National Harbor from Bryant on Vimeo. Twitter h/t @LansingG
Famous Friday [Round Up]
Tucker Blair blowing up on Gilt Group, Erin McPike, Cathy Rought & Emily Spain celebrated birthdays, the Tune Inn is coming back!, the fish fry in Georgetown got out of control, meet Teresa Tomassoni, David Drucker is on the road in South Carolina, no drowning, we imagine that this didn’t …
DJ Questlove on the Mall
Snark Infested: The music was blasting on the National Mall Thursday night as the Soul Train dance party kicked off the Folklife Festival music and dance series.
FamousDC – July
Lisa Boothe Drew Brandewie Kyle Downey Sarah Grady Emily Kirlin Phillip Herndon Ryan Howell Meagan McArthur Jessica Straus Sarah Schaffer
DEVELOPING: Something Burning in Georgetown
A lunchtime tipster snapped this pic. We’ll update as details become available. UPDATE 1: the fire is likely at Hook. Fire trucks are just arriving (12:44 pm) UPDATE 2: the fire is in the kitchen at Tackle Box. It looks like half-price fish taco day got out-of-control. UDATE 3: Customers …