Yes … having solved the energy crisis, ended the Iraq war, and fixed social security, Congress is now working on an apology for slavery and racial segregation The Crypt: House to take up apology for slavery and racial segregation next week The House is scheduled to take up a resolution …

Noam Scheiber: McCain VP Announcement Tomorrow? Plus Bonus Pawlenty Take this for what it’s worth–and it may not be much–but a source well-connected in Minnesota politics (and in a position to know) is pretty sure Tim Pawlenty has pulled out of one or two events scheduled there for tomorrow. Assuming that’s right, I guess it could mean any number …

We ask – is this for real?  We hope so.

This email is going around like wild fire on Capitol Hill.  If it’s true – it’s a damn bit ridiculous.  We’ll continue to check snopes.com and keep you posted. TUESDAY LONGWORTH CAFETERIA BOYCOTT …. Many of you likely know “little” Doris, who has been a cashier in the Longworth Cafeteria …

He’s on CNN right now, following a lunch at a German restaurant [note: Obama just gave a speech in Germany – coincidence?], and he’s literally picking lunch out of his teeth.  I’m sure his staff is thrilled that he didn’t use a toothpick right before he went on camera.

Politico: Rep. Herseth Sandlin Is Pregnant In late March of 2007 Stephanie Herseth married former Rep. Max Sandlin and now they’ve announced their good news – she’s due in December.

It hasn’t been a great week for Bob.  Yesterday he struck someone with his car and then claimed he had no idea he had done it.  Now, just when Bob thought things couldn’t get worse, they do. Apparently Mr. Novak is taking some serious heat for misleading readers into thinking …

That is how a senior GOP aide referenced a new bill by Reps. Eliot Engel and Todd Platts that would ban smoking in all federal buildings. Yes … having solved the energy crisis, ended the Iraq war, and fixed social security, Congress is now focusing on smoking. Shenanigans: Very Important …

Politico: Novak cited after hitting pedestrian Check out Chris Frates getting in on the action – (nice suit!): Just asking – how many people aren’t going jogging tonight for fear of Bob Novak’s Corvette?

According to the NY Times latest piece, Representative Anthony D. Weiner is an absolute joy to work for and admits, “I push people pretty hard.” Mr. Weiner, a technology fiend who requires little sleep and rarely takes a day off, routinely instant messages his employees on weekends, often just one-word …

And probably giving a few Chief of Staffs heartburn this morning. Politico: Taxpayers pay for reps big screen TVs A leased Cadillac: $557 a month. Chinese food for 230 colleagues: $1,425. A 46-inch Sony flat-screen television: $2,805. Having taxpayers foot the bill: priceless.

Citizens United launches “Hype” Here’s the movie trailer:

Reported here. Rep. Culberson was not on the plane – hence the reason nobody Twittered the landing.

This story is sure to ruffle a few feathers – especially given the out of control gas prices lately. It looks like the DNC and perhaps the RNC will get a pass on paying gas taxes when they each host their conventions in the next few months. And just how …

Frank Luntz is a BIG deal. He has many leather bound books and his apartment smells of rich mahogany. Shenanigans: Who said the following? “I’ve been getting yelled at that I need to take time for me.  I work so hard I have great relationships. Steve Wynn wants me to go …