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We put a man on the moon 40 years ago, but today nobody can recall an email. Seriously, do you know anyone who has ever successfully done that?

Scott Nance Jonathan Grella Donny Williams Brian Schubert Shira Toeplitz Cheryl Parker Rose Kim Oates S.A. Miller Molly Gannon Andrea Rogers

A press release issued by House Republican Leader John Boehner regarding Rahm Emanuel ends up in a Saturday Night Live Skit. It is F*&%$%!&*G awesome. SNL: A Message from The White House Chief of Staff Designate h/t AMC

There are more than a few members of congress that could learn a thing or two from professional golfer J.P. Hayes. Surprisingly, his lesson would be about how they could straighten up their lives, not their drives.  [Ethics 101: PGA style]

She’s not going to like this.

You gotta tackle these things early. AP: Obama Eyes College Football Playoff

Happy Monday. How was your weekend? Here’s the DC update if you’re stuck on the trail knocking on doors and making calls. Texas Tech shocked the world Following Jay Z is tough Not sure if it moved any votes, but damn funny. Who doesn’t want pork knives? Head’s up – …

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?)

Here’s a quick and dirty weekend review to enjoy with your Monday morning coffee: Lots of heroes around town as the Marine Corps Marathon was Sunday … Santana Moss erupted and the Skins won again … Campaign attacks becoming more frequent … Jennifer Crider convinced her GOP mom to vote …

Rep. Michelle Bachmann: ‘I never called liberals anti-American’

We’re often asked – who is FamousDC?  Good question… FamousDC is that District celebrity that everyone stops to talk to when they’re sitting outside of Sonoma, but someone no one will recognize outside the beltway. They‘re someone who is behind the scenes and just below the radar. Like an approps …

Something here doesn’t belong: a) Wall Street bailouts b) 700 point drops c) sucking thumbs Daniel Reilly: RSC Defends Bailout Opposition Another RSC member, Rep. Michele Bachmann, said it was wrong to accuse Republicans of simple knee-jerk opposition to the bill, especially when so many Democrats voted against it as …

Tuesday is the new Thursday. What have we learned in the past 24 hours? Congress is really, really good at pointing fingers; not so good at passing bailouts … Time to start exploring new retirement options … Skins “jumped off” against the Cowboys … Things you don’t want on your …

House Minority Leader Boehner: Minority Leader John Boehner nearly choked up as he begged his Republican colleagues to vote “in the best interest of their country” for the bailout bill. … Admitting that the outcome is in “serious doubt,” an impassioned Boehner implored his colleagues to cast aside politics — and …

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 …