Until yesterday, we had no interest in moving to Lake Jackson, TX. That might have just changed… [water slide!] “A great house and a great piece of history. Dr. Paul’s house is for sale in Lake Jackson, TX. The house has 4 bedrooms, 5 bathrooms, and is approximately 5,500 sq. …

What once was a conversation starter, is now a vacant lot full of hay. [what was it?] You may recall walking up C Street Southeast to Eastern Market on weekends, past a dilapidated house, boarded up and yellowing, collecting old newspapers and rubbish. It is no longer there. It is …

Bob Shrum puts his 0-7 record as a consultant in Presidential races to make a bold Congressional prediction. Real Clear Politics: Bob Shrum: Democrats will hold the House and Senate Maybe I’m wrong. In fact, maybe I’m really, really wrong, which is the reaction I hear when I dare even …

He’s scheduled to make his first offer tomorrow. The Hill’s Molly Hooper: Bloomberg to address House GOP

Someone might want to teach Gibbs the definition of a good poker face. Gibbs Admits Republicans Could ‘Gain Control’ of House And now FamousDC will be the first blog to transition an update from Robert Gibbs to a performance by Lady Gaga.

Meet Rick Klein. He Tweets from the hospital room when his child is born and covers politics and hosts Top Line for ABC News. In addition to that, Mr. Klein was recently promoted to Senior Washington News Editor for ABC “World News.” Rick was kind enough to spend a few …

Christian Bourge [tennis shoes & dress pants] Sunday Summer Party [BlairDC] Things [stay the same] Professional [attire] Iced [sighting]

Rep. Diane Watson had a five-minute speech paying tribute to Gary Coleman. We can just imagine the office conversation before the floor speech: Staffer: “Congresswoman, there are 20 thousand gallons of oil pouring into the Gulf everyday. Want to touch that on the floor?” Congresswoman: “Nah, that’s a toughie.” Staffer: …

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So much for thinking your leftovers were safe. [what’s for lunch?] From Fark: *knock* *knock* Hello, I’m here to take census information. Anybody home? *knock* *knock* Hello? Oh well, I’ll walk on in and collect data anyway since we’re allowed We’re not quite sure how they estimate the number of …

Looks like that Dewey time share will have to wait another few days …[vacay] House members love to rush the exits on Thursdays before a recess week, but leaders from both parties are warning lawmakers not to book those early flights quite yet. Both Republican and Democrats say the House …

Congress focuses on … Oversight Committee to Examine “Potty Parity” in Federal Buildings

FamousDC presents … the Top 10 Reasons Why David Obey is Retiring 10. He’s not retiring. He’s Favreing. 9. The playful flirting is finally over: He’s gonna ask Flake to marry him. 8. His elbow was numb 7. Chuck Todd’s goatee told his beard to get outta the House 6. …