The top aides to House Speaker John Boehner and Democratic leader Nancy Pelosi participated in a national moment of silence earlier this morning. President Obama ordered the national observance in tribute to Rep. Gabrielle Giffords, D-Ariz., and the victims of the shooting rampage in Tucson that left six people dead. …

Why think like a millionaire, when you could think like a billionaire.  Janet Donovan has the scoop.

This will probably be an interesting week for everyone on the Hill. Life is a gift. Let’s make the most of it.

Our thoughts and prayers go out to everyone affected by the tragedy in Arizona today. **NOTE: The first NPR report said Rep. Giffords was killed. Local reports later confirmed she is alive and in critical condition. News stories are updated throughout the post.** NPR: Congresswoman, 6 Others, Killed By Gunman …

Freshman Rep. Raul Labrador gets his Meet the Press opportunity this weekend, here’s how to ride a roller coaster like a boss, Census, the Mad DC Cabbie had a helluva NYE, John Edwards wastes no time, don’t hate the player – hate the game, Democrats & Republicans agree,  meet mf’ing …

Seriously? [do something] On Sunday night, Allen Haywood was randomly and viciously attacked by two kids on the platform of the L’Enfant Plaza Metro station. Dozens of people witnessed it. Several people filmed it. Nobody helped. Come on, man.

Me and you, your momma and your cousin too.

Dave Barry’s Year in Review: Why 2010 Made Us Sick

WaPo highlights the FamousDC movers and shakers to watch on Capitol Hill: ALEXIS COVEY-BRANDT AMANDA CARPENTER DAVID KRONE NADEAM ELSHAMI STEVE STOMBRES ROBBY MOOK JOSH HOLMES NICK SCHAPER DOUG STAFFORD CYNTHIA HERRLE

Don’t try to google this joint, you won’t find it, it’s like a members only country club for creepy ass motherf***s.

Because we’re huge Snooki fans, earlier this week we posted about her coming to DC.  It seems a lot of people took note of the post, including Snooki’s PR agent, who shot us this email. FamousDC, Thanks for posting the news on Snooki! Just wanted to let you know: Snooki’s …

If you live in VA or MD and have been jealous of the DC bag tax, you might just like this news:  [sweet] Bag tax talk is everywhere. Reports are in declaring D.C.’s plastic bag tax a success; two pieces of legislation will soon be on the table in Virginia …