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Hyper Hill: Natitude
Nats Beat the Braves and the Members Beat the Press for Second Year in a Row at CWSG. Supreme Court Scheduled to Make Big Decisions. One Idea that can Replace the Confederate Flag? Obama Takes Home a Big Win on Trade Policy.
Trash Talk for the Congressional Women’s Softball Game
We’re going to the CWSG tonight. Are you? If you haven’t gotten your ticket yet maybe this pregame chatter will get your ticket finger clicking. PRESS: Lisa Desjardins (@LisaDNews): “I have been carrying around my glove all day in our newsroom. Cannot wait.” Elise Foley (@elisefoley) : “One of the great …
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Sarah Gunion
Meet FDC’s newest team member, Sarah Gunion. Sarah is a Maryland native but came to us from New Orleans, which she has called home for the past five years. She has a taste for the unconventional, a passion for people, and a knack for delivering the unexpected- which is why …
5th Annual “Women Leading the Future” Conference
Who run the world?! Ladies America will host the “Women Leading the Future” day-long women’s conference, bringing together some of the most dynamic women in America to discuss major issues and topics that are important to women today. And you’re invited! When: Saturday, June 27; 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM; reception …
C-SPAN’s Jeremy Art Gets a Shoutout on The Tonight Show!
Congrats to Jeremy Art for this epic shoutout on Jimmy Fallon‘s, The Tonight Show! Never failing to keep us laughing, Jeremy tweeted out a line with the hashtag #DadQuotes poking lovable fun at his pops. Apparently Jimmy thought it was as funny as we did. Check it out.
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Two Former Hill Staffers Launch BBQ Business Inspired by Political Background
The Pork Barrel BBQ product line. (Photo: Courtesy Pork Barrel BBQ) It’s another late night on the Hill in 2006 and a senate budget debate creeps past midnight and into the wee hours. What is on staffers Heath Hall and Brett Thompson’s minds? Food. And another slice of delivery pizza just …
VIDA Penthouse Pool & Lounge to Host New Swimwear Line
VIDA Penthouse Pool & Lounge @ The Yards will host Dar Be Dar swimwear fashion show for Tala Raassi’s 2015 Spring/ Summer swimsuit collection. $10 get’s you access, a complementary DeLeon Tequila cocktail, a live fashion show, 360 degree views of the Nation’s Capital, and the chance to purchase Raassi’s newest pool-side looks. …
Rand Paul Finds Medium for His Flat-Tax Message: Snapchat
The Politicians are all about snapchat, and Rand Paul is using it to promote his new flat tax plan. So if you happen to live in Iowa, Nevada, New Hampshire or South Carolina, the first Snapchat ad for a presidential candidate has arrived.
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The Idiot’s Guide to Using Snapchat
Let’s be honest: DC has needed to embrace Snapchat for a while now. (We’re looking at you, Anthony Weiner.) Not only will it let you sext your intern without getting caught,* but you can now make your boss look like one of the cool kids. Not surprisingly, Rand Paul (SenatorRandPaul) …
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How to Run for Office in the United States
It seems like everyday we have a new politician announcing their candidacy for the 2016 presidential race. Is there some sort of unwritten guide that us common folk haven’t cued in on? We nailed down a few key steps that will surely have you on your way to joining the federal government as an elected official, whether in the Oval Office or House Office Buildings.
Hyper Hill: Big Things Happening
Ladies- meet the $10 bill. Who’s it gonna’ be?! It may be summer but for most of us, it’s not vacation. Rise and grind to stay ahead! Goldman Sachs interns are having the best day ever. “Texting Lane” to be implemented at Utah College. Hmmm…
Happy 60th Birthday Roll Call!
Political newspaper, Roll Call turned 60 yesterday! Roll Call editors, writers, former employees, and supporters discuss the newspaper’s impressive legacy, built over the last sixty years. Jake Tapper Draws Cartoon for the Roll Call 60th Anniversary In case you missed our post yesterday, about CNN’s Jake Tapper, host of “The …
Hyper Hill: Kill the Mac
Donald Trump say what? You have us “lol”ing. In other terrible ideas… Wall Street Journal says kill the Mac? Who wears short shorts? Guys- apparently you should not. The verdict is in for those girls on TV wearing orange behind bars. And it’s a good one! Photo by: Nicholas Kamm /AFP/Getty Images)
CNN’s Jake Tapper Revisits His Cartoonish Roots
Jake Tapper, host of CNN’s The Lead and State of the Union pays homage to his professional roots at Roll Call, where he worked as a cartoonist and depicted some pretty comical scenes on “Capital Hell”. For Roll Call’s 60th anniversary today, Tapper gifted his alma mater with this — and we …