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Headlines and soundbites from the past year have placed another highly quotable figure in the limelight of public attention. His name – John Boehner. We present you with the fifth installment of our Famously Quoted Poster Series:        

The loss—the GOP’s fifth in a row and their worst in over 85 years—proved so frustrating that some members asked Speaker of the House John Boehner to fire Barton, who has been a part of the game for 28 years. “Where has there been a shortstop that didn’t bat?” asks …

People say DC is Hollywood for ugly people, but as District fanatics, we take slight offense to that notion – at least most of the time. However, as a city always on the go, it’s hard to look perfect all of the time – especially when your day starts with …

Cinco de Mayo [margarita prices] Mirror, mirror on the wall [which rap artist has the largest vocabulary of them all?] Are you single? Do you make $100-200k? [we have the perfect 400 square foot studio for you] The running of the chihuahuas [this is really actually a thing] Building collapses …

h/t Bridget Nutt via Buzzfeed via Dorsey Shaw and also why not, Jake Sherman

Job well done by the Speaker’s digital media team. [video]

It’s a good week to be named Grover Norquist. He’s been mentioned everywhere. Alan Simpson, Tuesday

    Welcome to the newest FamousDC feature called, “Intern It Down.” We’ll be posting regular intern updates from across the District and encourage you to send in your stories:[email protected] Intern It Down: Ode to The Hill Intern Congratulations! Today is your day! You’re off to Capitol Hill! You’re off, …

His Eminence Donald Cardinal Wuerl, Archbishop of Washington and Catholic University of America President John Garvey look on as Speaker Boehner shows them a weather map on his iPhone. May 14, 2011. Photo credit: Office of the Speaker, photo by @bryanta

Nearly everyone has heard Speaker Boehner talk about the lessons he learned sweeping the floor of his father’s bar, but what influence to other political parents have on their kids? In today’s Roll Call, they break down the jobs of other political parents. Sen. Charles Schumer (D-N.Y.) Although the Capitol …

New York Times: Boehner: We’ve Got the Tax Votes, With Crossovers

CBS News: Obama: “Tiger Still a “Terrific Golfer” RELATED: Golf Digest: 10 Tips Obama Can Take From Tiger John Boehner and Tiger Woods Golfing Together

The Onion: Congressman Boehner’s Terror Alert Skin Set Back To Orange