In most instances, something like this would be deemed unfair.  In DC, we call this Wednesday… Nearly $6 million in stimulus money was paid to two firms run by Mark Penn, Hillary Clinton’s pollster in 2008. Federal records show that $5.97 million from the $787 billion stimulus helped preserve three …

There’s nothing more legit than quoting TMZ. Tiger Woods has officially been declared unfit for Congress — a California lawmaker is abandoning his plan to give Woods the highest Congressional award for a civilian in the wake of Tiger’s scandal. [capitol punishment] Besides the 10 or so ladies intimately familiar …

We just discovered a fantastic new website, and it’s fast becoming one of our favorites.  It’s called Naked Thanks and is run by Karin Tanabe and Stacey Pfarr, both veterans at Washington Life. The mission of the site: Two American girls from the "me" generation, write 365 bare-boned tell-all thank …

We’ve gotten this tip so many times, we finally decided to cave. [what’s wrong with people?] However, we have zero commentary to accompany this post because it’s entirely too disturbing to think about. Click at your own risk.  [BTW: it is safe for work, if you like balloon animals] UPDATE: …

If you’re reading this from Capitol Hill, there’s a good chance your boss could use one of these for Christmas. UrbanDaddy reports today on a website that allows you to give someone an actual lump of coal for the holidays. If not your boss, Betsy Rothstein at FishbowlDC has a …

Applications for this job will pour in. Football Head Coach for Lingerie Football League We are looking to Hire a Head Coach for the Nashville Lingerie Football Team. Sounds like a tough job. To coach and manage team. Travel and attend all games. Report to Team Manager, Tryout Players, and …

Drunk shopping will soon get easier. Twitter creator Jack Dorsey Wednesday gave the first public demonstration of his hotly-anticipated latest venture — a device to allow credit card payments by cell phone — and revealed it would be given away for free. [the world our mama warned us about] PS: …

Why would someone send K State stickers to the Washington, DC area Target? They were right next to the Washington Redskins stockings, which aren’t selling too well either.

Rep. Ileana Ros-Lehtinen (R-Fla.) shared her thoughts on First Lady Michelle Obama’s most recent Christmas outfit. The White House always looks lovely @ Christmas: attended Congressional party 2nite. Hate to be catty but the First Lady looked stunning. h/t Jordan Fabian

Facebook Status Abuse: I KNOW WHAT I’M TALKING ABOUT – DOUBTERS BEWARE. IF YOU HATE THE PLAYER, DON’T PLAY THE GAME!!!! We have our own theory about people WHO TYPE IN ALL CAPS — but we’ll keep it to ourselves. Got a friend who abuses their status updates? Report them …

Gots to go. DC Sports Page: Should Suisham Go? UPDATE : Suisham is gone

GreaterGreaterWashington: Then and Now: Ben’s Chili Bowl For many of us in DC, Ben’s Chili Bowl goes far beyond the half-smokes, shakes and chili served in the historical U Street corridor. Having survived gentrification and culture clashes, the Ali family’s business became a cultural institution since the 1950s. The Alis …

According to Roll Call, "Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz (D-Fla.) has hired reporter Jonathan Allen to run her growing leadership political action committee." [PAC man] Allen worked most recently at Politico after spending time at Congressional Quarterly.