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Ted Kennedy And O.J. Were Not In The Back Seat
This can’t be real. No way. PS: We would’ve posted blurbs from the story [here] , but since it was crafted by the fine people at the Associated Press, we chose not to.
48th Annual Roll Call Congressional Baseball Game
Republicans vs. Democrats Members of Congress playing baseball Staffers drinking on a school night Yep, this sounds like a great opportunity for live Twitter updates. A few FamousDC editors are sending real time updates from the baseball game. You can check it out here: www.twitter.com/FamousDC
Amber Lee Ettinger [Obama Girl] Lands Huge Endorsement Deal
For those of you wondering if Obama Girl got work post election, worry no more. Amber Lee Ettinger, the young woman who became an Internet sensation by writhing in her bikini and lip-synching "I’ve got a crush on Obama" during the 2008 presidential election, has got a new gig. And, …
Please Release Me: Retirees Tackle Capitol Hill
In an attempt to make an already slow legislative process slower, nearly 550 retirees will travel to Capitol Hill today to lobby their representatives. [add a minimum of five minutes to your evening commute.] Retirees Lobby Congress on Health Care Reform Nearly 550 retirees, visiting Washington for the Alliance for …
FamousDC Casting Recommendation: Barry Bostwick as John Ensign
Barry Bostwick as Sen. John Ensign in Lifetime Movie Of The Week: "Senatorial Courtesy" UPDATE: A reader thinks this one might be better.
Off the Mountain: JC Watts
Erik Brady:‘The American way’: Sports hire lobbyists for Capitol Hill clout "That is what it is," Watts says. "I don’t think you’ll find any government affairs shop that believes they’re overpaid."
Elizabeth “Don’t Call Me Liz” Becton
We understand that being a staffer on Capitol Hill means that you’re more important than everyone else, and while we hate to pile on after the whistle, what you’re about to read is the definition of terrible bedside manner … If you want to score a meeting with Rep. Jim …
Tomorrow’s Headline: Democrats Lose Again
The Roll Call Congressional baseball game is tonight, which only means one thing — attendance at Nat’s stadium is set to double. The Congressional Baseball Game — the 48th annual Roll Call game is set to be played tonight at Nationals Park — was born in 1909 with Rep. John …
Dear President Obama: We Want These Five
Why are we buying companies losing money by the minute? We want these. Diatribes by Joah President Obama: 5 Companies US Taxpayers Would Like to Own President Obama, We wanted to write you and see if you would consider buying into some American companies that we think would be sounder …
Oprah and DTV Transition Save A Man’s Life
Watching TV can be good for your health. [dodges falling tree] Robert Monsarrat, 86, said he might be dead if not for the switch from analog to digital TV. Because the TV in his bedroom didn’t work, he was in the kitchen when a tree fell through his bedroom. He …
Famously Quoteworthy: Al Roker Does More Than Weather?
Who knew Al Roker was so talented. [via TMZ] Heidi Pratt wants to warn any woman who comes on the "Today " show that Al Roker may have it in for them! "Heidi, who claims Roker viciously attacked her and hubby Spencer Pratt on the air this morning, tells us …
FREE BOOK: This Is Your Country on Drugs
***FREE BOOK*** The first 3 people at Saturday’s book party who say FamousDC sent them get a free copy. You’ve read the Ryan Grim Famous 5 interview . You’ll (hopefully) buy the book . Now you can attend the book launch: When: Saturday, June 20th at 8:00 p.m. Where: American …