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Man, it is gross outside. We hope you enjoyed your rainy commute. As a FamousDC tradition, here’s a nice, warm link to go with your morning coffee. (wouldn’t that be nice?)

A tipster spotted a “Joe the Plumber” supporter on Capitol Hill Saturday afternoon.  It looks like this is catching on.

October of an election year on Capitol Hill means one of two things if you’re a staffer. You’re either deployed to a congressional district in hopes of picking up some scattered ass and a few votes, or two, you stick around town, with most of your time dominated by social …

This email is flying around Capitol Hill – and we can assure you it’s totally legit and so is the accompanying photo.  Yes, Sec. Treasurer Henry Paulson can really shoot lightning from his fingers. Dear American: I need to ask you to support an urgent secret business relationship with a …

Who doesn’t love a good list?  And regardless of whether you’re on this one or not – it’s sure to spark some water cooler chatter this week. Roll Call’s Fabulous Fifty If you’re #51 – this list is the worst thing that’s ever happened to your career.  If you made …

Happy Friday. A few thoughts… 1. Today is international talk like a pirate day. Be sure to use “poopdeck” in most every sentence ye use. If ye can do that, then we thinks we keep the terrorist from winning – at least for today. 2. The stock market crashed earlier …

The votes are in. The ballots have been counted. Senator Cornyn’s press office is straight Texas heat. The hottest press duo on the hill … Lauren Bean and Tina Gray Roll Call: Hill Climbers: Political Beginnings

The Must-Have Convention Ticket

This “job opening” has been making the rounds on the hill during this slow recess week: Staff Assistant – Congressman Hova’s Office has an immediate opening for a Staff Assistant.  Responsibilities include running the streets, stacking cheese, and assisting House offices in tasks such as rain making and “tricking hoes …

Lots of folks give D.C. a hard time: traffic sucks, hill rats are self-important, and people leave after a year. Yeah, so most of those are true, but the rest of it love it here. We couldn’t say it any better than new Capitol Hill resident, What Liz Said. What …

FamousDC has decided to get off the sidelines during this historic election. We’re ready to endorse a candidate… See more Paris Hilton videos at Funny or Die

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 …

From several Cap Hill tipsters: “The U.S. Capitol Police have just issued an alert of tornado warnings in the metropolitan area. We have been advised to stay inside & move away from the windows.”

We hope you made it into work OK and missed all of the truckers. If today’s protest is anything like the last one, it may be a good day to break out those ear plugs at your desk. Gas Prices Protest Could Jam Morning Rush A group of truck drivers is planning …