We knew both sides were getting fired up, but we never knew it would come to this. Roll Call: Police Investigate Longworth Cafeteria Break-In Capitol Police are investigating a break-in Friday night in the Longworth House Office Building. … Police officials declined to release details, citing an ongoing investigation. Just …

Okay, which one of these news orgs is right? Which one is wrong? Which one is trigger happy on the Breaking News button? Can someone please tell us what the hell is going on? Are we all about to own General Motors? If so, do we get to ride on …

Do you know what the beltway loves more than lists? Awards. Have you voted in Roll Call’s 110th Congress Awards?

Here’s to hoping this threat is not real. —–Original Message—– From: Roll Call [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Wednesday, October 22, 2008 2:22 PM To: America, Captain Subject: Breaking News From RollCall.com ROLL CALL – The Newspaper of Capitol Hill Since 1955 Wednesday, October 22, 2008 Breaking News Five Senate Offices Receive Bomb …

We’re not sure if this has ever happened, but The Hill and Roll Call have almost the SAME exact front page photos yesterday. We know Bill Clark and Lauren Victoria Burke wouldn’t copy each others’ work, but this just goes to show that the bailout is the only show in …

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 …

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

Taking one for the team never paid so well. While being a member of Congress might do wonders to your ego, it doesn’t necessarily benefit your wallet – at least compared to the salaries some of your staffers might be making. [Ethical cleansing, $ubcription] Today’s Roll Call reports that while …

John Bresnahan: GOP Leaders Warn of Election Disaster Shellshocked House Republicans got warnings from leaders past and present Tuesday: Your party’s message isn’t good enough to prevent disaster in November, and neither is the NRCC’s money. … The double shot of bad news had one veteran Republican House member worrying …

If there was a “Profile in Courage Award,” Lauren W. Whittington of Roll Call would have walked away with it today.  This morning, Roll Call featured a story on Rep. Eric Cantor, and in writing it, Lauren perhaps reached a journalistic milestone when she used the most ever background quotes …

Unless you’re a female, who graduated from a school whose mascot is a spoiled collie, and you have a hell of a time walking in high-heeled shoes, you need not apply for a job with Texas Republican Louie Gohmert. [$ubscription] Gohmert  just hired four new staffers – all of them female, three …

Anxiety 101:  If you’re a reporter, and you have a story that might put fire to sleep – there are tricks that can be used in order to spice up your piece. [Journalistic integrity] Each journalist uses different techniques – some fair, others not so much.  In the case of …

CREW demands transparency of everyone…..but themselves [hypocritical]

Rep. Pete Stark (D-CA) – known mostly for this, “began to argue and curse” when Capitol Police officers tried to search his car with a police canine at a Capitol security barrier yesterday. According to a witness, Stark “eventually stormed away,” leaving his car “where it was” (Roll Call). H/T …