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Confessions of A Capitol Hill Staffer: The Week Before Christmas
If you work on Capitol Hill you see, hear, and overhear many things that the rest of the mortal world isn’t privy to. These privileged professionals that serve our US government acquire a wealth of knowledge that sometimes is just too good not to share. We’ve provided a platform on …
From Intern to Senior Partner: How to Get Ahead on the Hill (Chart)
You’ve landed an internship on Capitol Hill and you finally figured out your way around Rayburn. Now what? Back in 2011 we were feeling particularly empathetic of the trials and tribulations faced by our Hill staffer friends, so we created a chart to help provide some guidance in an otherwise intimidating …
Mattie Duppler Leaving ATR For the Hill
After five years at Grover Norquist’s Americans for Tax Reform, Mattie Duppler is leaving her post as the Director of Budget and Regulatory Policy to move to the hill. She’ll be joining the House Republican Conference chaired by Cathy McMorris Rodgers as their Coalitions Director. In addition to crafting policy, …
Thanksgiving Treats
Thank you for reading FamousDC. We appreciate your tips, your links and your friendship. We hope you have a relaxing and safe holiday weekend. At some point over the Thanksgiving break, you’re going to get bored of your family. It’s inevitable. When that happens, we’ve got you covered. Below are …
Occupy Cava Happy Hour [Pictures]
Yes, Neda, we need a bigger boat. Snead, Shultz and Roll Call: May it be time to graduate the Recess Happy Hour of Awesome to a bigger space? Just sayin’ … Roll Call rundown can be read here. A big thank you to Patrick G. Ryan for snapping some amazing …
Making the Lounge Right
On Tuesday, November 2, the American people had their say. On Thursday, November 18, Republican staff on Capitol Hill will have their turn. Making the Lounge Right 11.18.10 Republicans want you to join them for one final get-out-the-vote effort that’s been long overdue – taking back the Lounge. Come out …
Green Coke
POLITICO’s Erika Lovley: Green vending machines on the Hill A fleet of 35 climate-friendly vending machines will be unveiled tomorrow throughout House, Senate and Capitol Visitors Center buildings with the help of House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer (D-MD), according to the Chief Administrative Officer Dan Beard.
Famous Friday [Round Up]
Tina Gray left Cornyn’s office for a new gig with DCI, Alex Treadway going to soon-to-be-news-site The Daily Caller, Rep. Jared Polis made Monday for John Pappas, The DC tweed bike ride is Sunday, Washington Life magazine names DC’s most creative in new media, America said thank you to our …
Capitol Police vs. Hill Staff
Every now and then a FamousDC post will fire up a few people. We posted on May 14th about a story that Roll Call’s Emily Yehle and DCist’s Sommer Mathis also covered. FamousDC: Drunk Man Enters Hart Senate Office Building – Attempts to Bar Hop That same day a comment …
Hyper Hill
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Say “Cheese[y]”
Tomorrow the Hill newspaper will release their oh so popular “Hottest on the Hill Top 50.” Will your very well-kept colleague make the cut? Check back tomorrow to find out.