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Famous Friday [Round Up]
Did you receive Amy Smith’s Kentucky Derby picks?, it’s going to be SUPERMOON Saturday, is Zeke Miller the hardest working political reporter?, this is the coolest thing you’ll see today, Sara Diaz still wants to marry ranch dressing, Michael Steele getting tips from the Godfather, Liz Mair hearts Romney [a …
Hyper Hill: @MarkKnoller Rolls Deep
Mark Knoller rolls deep [only carries 50 dollar bills] Filthy rich [Zuck] Great news! [more speed cameras] Congrats Rep. Nunes [baby girl] By Canned Muffins
Hyper Hill: “Politics is Weird … and Creepy”
Caps lose heart-breaker [triple OT] Computer glitch regarding jury duty [panic, traffic] Speaker wishes LeGrand well [Twitter] We wouldn’t wear it, but not because it’s $900 [because it’s a fish] Politics is weird and creepy [Amen, Shep, Amen]
Cinemagraph by Mike Lurie
In honor of May being Military Appreciation month. The WWII Memorial, by Mike Lurie
Hyper Hill: Get On Your Feet
Where was Obama? [how the day played out] Don’t spike the ball [Rummy] Do not stop looking at his hair [Edwards] Fate of the Dulles rail [pins and needles] DC gets high walk score [crushing it] By tedeytan
Top 21 Members Resembling Muppets
This wins the web today. [via Cloture Club] Some of our favorites: Fozzie and Congressman Barney Frank Dr. Bunsen Honeydew and Congressman Gary Ackerman Lew Zealand and Congressman Jose Serrano
Team Issa Understands Technology, Continues to Crush the Web
Rep. Issa, who runs the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, is quickly becoming the leading tech giant on Capitol Hill. Issa has become a driving force in bringing technological thinking to the halls of Capitol Hill. He just gets it — something you often hear people who work for …
Bryce Harper Plays Softball On the National Mall
Because this is normal for an MLB player. On his first off day as a Big Leaguer, and first day as a resident of Washington DC, Bryce Harper played softball on the Mall in front of the Washington Monument. [via Nats Enquirer] Very cool seeing Bryce enjoying himself around town. …
Hyper Hill: Rep. Amash crushing the new media challenge
CAPS win! [tied] Let’s investigate this some more [secret service] Rep. Amash crushing the new media challenge [all by himself] Howard covers the Right’s latest slant [Obama coolness] Billy Jean King in the house [exercise] h/t AF
Michael Steele Laying Down Some WHCD Truth
After multiple requests [and captions] from several readers, we figured this was worth the post. Note: If you go to the website to view this picture, you have to watch a 30 second ad first. As you can see below, it’s worth it. Captions: Michael Steele: “So, if you take …
SHORT Congresswoman Supporting Her SHORTline Railroad Bill
Anyone have a phone book? [via WaPo] We’ve heard of witness intimidation, and now we know one of Congress’ secrets to making those testifying before committees feel a bit … overmatched: low-slung chairs. Rep. Lynn Jenkins found herself on an unfamiliar side of the dais Thursday when she testified before …
Hyper Hill: Milk-Bone Monday
Lansing Leaves [headed to NRCC] Lots of dog jokes [Obama] The hunt for Kony [CNN] Twitter reacts to Jimmy [WHCD] Is Obama too cool? [Gawker asks] Photo by Patrick G. Ryan
Hyper Hill: RG3 DC
Welcome to DC! [RG3] Don’t pick on the unpopular people [feds] Food truck tracker [update] Do not ask what they do [Congress] By Fonseca Fotography
Hyper Hill: Happy Hour Time
Spring Fever is here [FamousDC & Resonate] Senate says “yes” to USPS [House up next] CAPS win! CAPS win! [round two] Full speed ahead [Newt] Photo by Patrick Ryan at the last FamousDC Happy Hour