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We Do Not Have a Spending Problem – We Have a Frozen Ham Problem
We understand the process of slicing ham is really complicated and dangerous, but for the record, we would’ve done this $900,000. [oh wait, it was frozen]
Famously Facebooked: The Doctor Says I Shouldn’t Twitter
Facebook Status Abuse Jim is just twittering to let you know I am very sick and will not be twittering. Jimmy, because you’re playing the virtual sympathy card, we’ve included this link . Get well. [contact-form 3 "Facebook Alerts"]
Who Is Driving?
US Government bails out General Motors and Chrysler with $17 Billion loan Ex-GM CEO Wagoner retires with $8.6 million Rattner Resigns as Obama’s Point Man on the Auto Industry After Six Months Rattner, Former Auto Task Force Head, Seeks Plea Deal Mercedes, Lexus top ranking of U.S. dealerships Lawmaking is …
UPDATE: [Video added] Only In The Midwest: Who Doesn’t Need an AK-47?
UPDATE: CNN producers loved this story so much, they lined up an interview with Max Motor owner Mark Muller. Some of our favorite lines from the interview: “The only 9-11 call I need is chambering a round.” “You don’t have a problem with God do you?” When asked, “what would …
Famous Friday [Round Up]
Stephen Replogle headed over to Wal-Mart, Fawn Johnson got a Drudge bomb with her federal aid for broadcasters story, Brian Walsh joined Twitter, TOTUS took a dive at the White House, Cathy Merrill Williams defended Katharine Weymouth on Facebook, Jim VandeHei returned from a two-week vaycay, Aaron Bernstein and Katie …
Last Man Standing: Cantor 2012?
So long as members of his party continue to take trips to Argentina, some experts believe that Republican Rep. Eric Cantor might just have a chance in 2012. Cantor, who boasts one of the most seasoned staffs on Capitol Hill, recently shelled out some cash money for a few speech …
Target Practice: POLITICO Lands Another Exclusive
If there’s a juicy news story, Politico seems to be all over it these days. The American Conservative Union asked FedEx for a check for $2 million to $3 million in return for the group’s endorsement in a bitter legislative dispute, then flipped and sided with UPS after FedEx refused …
Famously Quoteworthy: We Figured It Might Be Short
From Last Call: Gov. Sanford is headed out of town this weekend with his wife for a short vacation. In related news, his mistress has announced she will be hiking the Appalachian Trail. Well played.
Health Rationing Is the New Black
We get our health care via a Swedish witch doctor, so we don’t have a dog in this fight – but we do enjoy passing along good viral videos that don’t suck.
Senator Boxer Accused of Race Politics
Black Chamber of Commerce, President and CEO Harry Alford accused Senator Boxer (D-CA) of playing race politics during an EPW Committee hearing on green jobs.
Famous 5: “Scared Hitless”
They’ve been profiled in the Politico and Roll Call and are known to turn a few heads every time they take the field. We thought you’d want to learn a little bit more about the softball team simply known as “Scared Hitless.” 1) We know Matt Pollack and Jeffrey Ostermayer …
Capital Club Sinatra Soiree: The Best Is Yet To Come
Trust us, after the pictures are posted via some sort of interactive photo gallery, you’ll know exactly what we mean… For those of you unfamiliar with the Capital Club’s annual ode to Frank Sinatra, you’re missing out. The soiree, that bares the legendary musician’s name, is best known for being …
Famous Last Words
Note to anyone who utters the phrase "I’m glad this isn’t on tape right now" – it probably is …especially when it deals with "Mayor for Life" Marion Barry. The Washington Post’s editorial today suggests the DC Council should look into Marion Barry’s dubious earmarks. But the best part of …