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Looks like that Dewey time share will have to wait another few days …[vacay] House members love to rush the exits on Thursdays before a recess week, but leaders from both parties are warning lawmakers not to book those early flights quite yet. Both Republican and Democrats say the House …

Democrats, who embraced the internet light years before their Republican counterparts, decided to launch their own New Media Caucus. [internets] House leaders are hoping to organize Democrats’ approach to Twitter, YouTube and other new media tools through a New Media Caucus that will serve as a one-stop resource for information …

This is what happens when you’re a talk show host who makes a living bashing the President of the United States: [um, no] According to a new biography out tomorrow, Rush Limbaugh: Army of One, the conservative talk radio host actually proposed a friendly round of golf with President Obama …

Who knew Kermit the Frog had such an ugly brother? The campaign of Arizona Gov. Jan Brewer (R) has put out a video that features a frog puppet — that looks much like the famous Sesame Street character — to help sell the state’s controversial immigration law. h/t Jordan F …

Some people lie about their involvement in history, others just make up their own version. [Encyclopedia Hayworth]

Meet @RollCall reporter John Stanton http://j.mp/dCZs9Q #Famous5 #FDC #DC # Top 5 Rooftop Bars in DC h/t @BlairDC http://j.mp/aQuEWg # @BlairDC is the best. Thanks for hooking us up. Great stuff! http://j.mp/aQuEWg in reply to BlairDC # @cajunjen You only "guess" that you're flattered? 🙂 Great write up… in reply …

Spotted in Charleston, SC. [near The Citadel] The photo was snapped by our friend Allison Cunningham. According to Allison, “It was tough to explain the awesomeness of FDC to someone that walked by when I snapped the pic! “

Early adopters. Chairman to justices: ‘Have either of ya’ll ever considering tweeting or twitting?’ h/t JF

Today was “Bike to Work Day” in Old Town, Alexandria. [although not according to the website] The City of Alexandria annually recognizes national Bike to Work Day by celebrating and promoting bicycle commuting as an affordable, efficient, and environmentally friendly way of getting to work. Thousands of area commuters will …

Best. Campaign. Website. Ever. [jump shot] Friends, Family, and Enemies I would like to say that the new Congressman is a valued constituent of the 9th Congressional District. I (Kevin Millen) pledge to you all to uphold the laws of the land and help each constituent whom has a problem …

Send us your caption ideas to [email protected].  Winning caption is named Person of the Week. h/t Bob Basler

If you once thought it impossible to blow a 50 point lead in a gubernatorial race even though you had access to $68 million, [think again.] Despite spending $68 million of her fortune on a half-year torrent of TV ads, billionaire former eBay CEO Meg Whitman’s once-robust lead over Insurance …

Fresh off his win in Kentucky’s Republican Senate primary, Dr. Rand Paul is already tossing haymakers.  [bring it on] What I tell to the national Democrats is bring it on and please, please, please bring President Obama to Kentucky. We would want him to come and campaign for my opponent …