Anne Schroder Mullins recently wrote a piece about the creators of the "Auto-Tune" web videos. [sorta viral] The quote of the story goes to Pete Snyder, the CEO and president of New Media Strategies: Snyder sees little downside for politicians being featured in an “Auto-Tune the News” video… “I wouldn’t …

Arnold Schwarzenegger turns 62 today.  [happy birthday] Only 28% of California residents approve of how Schwarzenegger is doing his job. 59% disapprove. He isn’t as unpopular as the state legislature, which has a record-low approval rating of 17%.

Paul Edattel from John Shadegg’s office.  Number 51 in The Hill’s Most Beautiful list.

From the U.S. Capitol Police The Longworth House Office Building is being evacuated due to a suspicious package located on the seventh floor. The package is being removed from the building to a safe location. The US Capitol Police are directing everyone to move to the Cannon or Rayburn House …

This might be the greatest website we’ve seen in quite awhile. We all know people who take themselves too seriously on Twitter – we’ve even gone as far as describing these people as narcissistic. You know who they are.  They’re the ones that think they work harder than you – …

If you’re looking for something to do Thursday, why not stop by James Hoban’s Irish Restaurant and Bar ? Starting at  6 p.m., you can raise a glass with a few new friends and also help bring a dog home from Afghanistan. More info: A group of our Marines working …

Seriously, you don’t want to go near them. Five Senate pages may have contracted swine flu, leading officials to warn Members and staffers to take precautions. [roll call] Below is an email from the Senate Sergeant of Arms office: I am writing to let the Senate community know that the …

Below is additional commentary via the #CapHill50 tag: MVHelsing Out of deference to Maxine Waters, I declined an offer to be on the #CapHill50 list this year. Was the least I could do. lauraemilyd #CapHill50 interesting picks this year. rthowell Maxine Waters… really?? SJL has a few up on her …

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Our famous arm-breaking post earlier this week ended up linked on Deadspin – our second favorite sports site (don’t worry Lauren, you’re still #1) . This is actually our second third Deadspin link and we always appreciate Dashiell Bennett and the rest of the Deadspin crew taking time out between …

Finally, you can stop hitting refresh on the Hill’s website – the 50 Most Beautiful people on the planet Capitol Hill is finally LIVE! [thank you, baby Jesus] And for those of you who thought you had it rough in Spokane where guys sport camouflage and North Face jackets to …

Facebook Status Abuse: I wouldn’t have a beer with Obama, even if I was offered the whole brewery. Because why would you want to be able to tell your grandchildren that you had a beer with the President of the United States.  That would be silly. Facebook Status Awesomeness: The …

In a press release this afternoon the DCCC posed the following question: Senator Cornyn Votes NO on Sotomayor – Where is Rep. Pete Sessions? Answer: In the House. Not voting on a Supreme Court nominee. They only do that in the Senate. You’re welcome. (PS: Next time run your releases …

Republicans, who don’t have much to do these days that doesn’t involve sitting back and watching the Dem on Dem violence, recently "discovered" a letter penned by Speaker Nancy Pelosi. Merriam Webster 47 Federal Street Springfield, Mass. 01101 —- Dearest Merriam: —- Thank you for your many years of valuable …

The Muppet’s Sam the Eagle and Rep. John Duncan h/t clemson