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Everyone in Washington has written a book, is writing one or plans to. One of our favorite readers sent in a few suggestions for book titles for Washington’s Heroes. These are all in good fun, please don’t take ’em seriously. Washington’s Famous Heroes: You thought it, I said it Joe …

Video courtesy of C-SPAN: President Obama was the keynote speaker at the 2009 Radio and TV Correspondents’ Dinner. Presidents traditionally poke fun at themselves, their administration and the journalists who cover Washington. This video includes President Obama’s entire remarks from the dinner.

Kate Ackley Zeller celebrated a birthday, DC Housewives are coming to a TV near you, the Washingtonian made 50 journos happy — and likely pissed off 100+, Jeff Kimbell announced the Second "Lobbyists for Speed" race, T.I. went to prison (moment of silence), Jenny Sheffield celebrated a birthday, Hotline writers …

Fresh off his new rap hit , the self proclaimed "White Jay Z " and Hills star, Spencer Pratt, Twitters to the McCains about his desire to be President of the NRA. Spencer Pratt : @McCainBlogette @johnmccain I want to be president of NRA! Spencer Pratt : @SenJohnMcCain where do …

Whether it’s your office March Madness pool or a long weekend in a Vegas Sports Book, it’s always good to have the latest betting sheets: [Who loves energy?] E&C Chairman Henry Waxman told Reuters he has the votes to pass this next week. The Associated Press calls this package a …

Irony meets Tragedy [Carrie Prejean ] Rule Number One [protest ]

Heating up … CQ: Pelosi knew "contents" of Harman wiretap During a roundtable with reporters yesterday, Pelosi said: “All [investigators] said was that [Harman] was wiretapped.” [I]ntelligence officials let Pelosi know about the wiretap and its contents , according to the three former national security officials. "She knew. We made …

Nora McAlvanah waited until the last minute to hang at H&R Block with her taxes in hand, Doug Heye turned 27, Elliot asked all of DC to "Rock the ‘Hawk" for the Caps, still lots of out of office replies on the hill [recess], $20 says Karl Rove didn’t say …

Tucker Carlson said Jon Stewart is doing Obama’s bidding by attacking Jim Cramer, Antonia Ferrier found her car, Patrick Gavin and Kevin Madden both agreed the biggest winner of Cramer vs. Stewart was Michael Steele, Hans Nichols got an angry Drudge bomb, John Hawkins decided not to take a ride …

View the updated brackets. @erickaandersen vs. @robklause We figured Ms. Andersen would come out of the gate swinging, but that hasn’t been the case.  As for @robklause, he’s had some activity, but has also been quiet.  This one is a definite toss up. @BetsyMTP vs. @TheSleuth Radio silence – although …

We hear Brad Dayspring celebrated his birthday with the awful bartenders at Bobby Van’s, Vogel re-took the reigns over at the DCCC, Jennifer Crider gave beltway gardening advice to Patrick O’Connor, Camille Paglia fell off the White House Christmas card list, Senator Murkowksi decided she needs a break from the …

Being a hill rat makes it hard to be a baller [take down ] Twitter [madness ]

Diplomats vs. Zip car rentals If you spend any time in DC, you’re sure to meet some of the worst drivers in the country. For years, foreign diplomats took the title as the worst behind the wheel.  They were the ones who would cruise Dupont Circle at a minimum of …

Andy Roth gets Cubs tickets for life?

We hope you enjoy your day out of the office. Be sure to wish Jennifer Crider a happy birthday. See you tomorrow! — FamousDC