House Republicans are already two rounds into their second annual New Media Challenge, styled as a “March Madness” bracket tourney reports @Alexis_Levinson at the DailyCaller.com: The goal of the contest, which was started last year by House Republican Conference Vice Chair Cathy McMorris Rodgers, is to get members to use …

Fox News’ Chad Pergram: Read the Fine Print So with the COMPETES Act in the till, the GOP again hatched an artful motion to recommit. This MTR would require the government to can all employees disciplined for using government computers to view pornography. FOX obtained an internal GOP memo that …

Politico’s Glenn Thrush: Republicans put mugshots on Dems’ seats

House Republicans wasted no time getting their newest comrade all set up with a piece of virtual real estate. Democrats on the other hand are having a hard time letting go.  Parker Griffith [R – Double Agent] is still listed as a member of the Democratic Caucus. Note: Griffith has …

Yep, some of them are still in DC and still yapping on the House Floor – and that can’t be making House Republican staff happy. House Republicans are gearing up to continue their revolt of Congress’ adjournment for at least the next two weeks – right up to the start …

Because every good publicity stunt needs a megaphone… Below, an email flying around Republican House offices.  Get down there DAMMIT! “House Democrats are no where to be found.  House Republicans are on the Floor willing and ready to work to lower the price of gas at the pump. … ***Members …

From Mike Allen’s Playbook: BREAKING NEWS 1: “BAGHDAD (AP) — An Iraqi government official says U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi has arrived in Baghdad for a surprise visit. The official says the California Democrat is meeting with Iraqi Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki. … Pelosi’s visit to Baghdad on Saturday comes …

Pershing: House GOP Backs Away From Real Earmark Moratorium