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PhoenixSunsPhan Still Shining
Capitalizing on my 15 minutes of “fame”… here goes nothing. PHOENIXSUNSPHAN GOES TO D.C. Imagine if you will, that I choose under my own volition to actually go to D.C and leave the sunswept warmth of the lower Sonoran desert. Imagine if you will, that I go back to that …
FamousDC Editor[s] Revealed
Breaking News: Reports are coming out that one of the editors of FamousDC carried Politico reporter Ryan Grim in her womb for 9 months.
What Happens to Political Reporters Post Election?
FamousDC is proud to present another installment of our “What Happens to Political Reporters Post Election?” series. Following a tiring campaign season, John Stanton decided he was done chasing down elected officials through the halls of the Capitol. Instead, he chased his dreams (and taste buds) and opened up “Crazy …
Washington Times Journo Finds Keys to DeLorean
WOW – The Washington Times SA Miller took a page out of Marty McFly’s playbook. He’s traveled in time to a far away land known as “tomorrow” to file this story. Can someone email him and ask if we should start Big Ben in tonight’s Steelers – Bengals game?
Looking To Air Some Dirty Laundry?
Some gossip is just so delicious we can’t pass it up. Below is an example. About a month ago, our friend the Pumpernickel, posted about a recent date she went on. It seems as if the date went great, up until the point she found out which team he played …
FamousDC Flacks of the Year
Congratulations to all the hard-working flaks who were honored last night at the Quinn & Gillespie annual Flak Bash. [Sounds a little dirty and we’re kind of pissed we weren’t invited] High honors went to Congressional Committee flaks Ken Spain and Jennifer Crider who both leap-frogged the competition in the …
Rayburn Gavel Showdown Concludes Today
***UPDATE: Waxman wins gavel by vote of 137-122 All of Washington is watching to see who will hold the powerful gavel in 2123 Rayburn. We’ll know in less than 24 hours. Roll Call: Gavel’s Fate Rests with the Caucus … Politico: Dingell & Waxman has party squirming … AP: Waxman, …
Beltway Awards
Do you know what the beltway loves more than lists? Awards. Have you voted in Roll Call’s 110th Congress Awards?
Life After Elections
So your boss was defeated and you lost your job? Now you’re pounding the pavement looking for a new gig. And you’re left thinking, life couldn’t get any worse, right? Wrong. This is the kick in the pants you needed. That opportunity you’ve been waiting for. Change is good. Run …
Famously Patronized [The Intern edition]
When you’re a Capitol Hill intern and a newspaper interviews you for a story, there are a few guidelines you should follow. 1. Always be honest, but not totally honest. 2. Tell part of the story, but not all of it. 3. Understand that the story won’t turn out like …
Winner Gets the Girl [Poll Added]
UPDATE: John Mayer has announced he has a crush on Fox News anchor Megyn Kelly – But who would win in a battle for Megyn’s heart? John Mayer or Luke the Gatekeeper? <a href=”http://answers.polldaddy.com/poll/1118768/” >Who win Megyn Kelly’s heart?</a> <br /> <span style=”font-size:9px;”> (<a href=”http://www.polldaddy.com”> surveys</a>)</span>