Bono’s Back, Nicole Kidman Is Valerie Plame

* Heard on the Hill: “Hillary the Kissing Bandit”… Comedians love politicians… Barack Obama acknowledges the ears issue. [Roll Call]
* Reliable Source:Obama, full of love… Sen. Tim Johnson is not quite up, but at least he’s about. [WP]
* Yeas and Nays: Rep. Rahm Emanuel yucked it up at the Washington Press Club Foundation dinner… Dan Glickman and Mickey Kantor get gossipy… McCain gets extra sarcastic… Show your Marion Barry appreciation on Facebook. [Examiner]
* In the Know: Rep. Thaddeus McCotter has got a special present for a certain Chinese businessman… Rep. Sam Johnson honored… Rep. Ellen Tauscher pulls-up the big pants… Mike Huckabee experiences some meddling kids… Will preppy fly in Georgetown?… Montana and Idaho have too much time on their hands… Tom Tancredo is, in fact, not part of the iPod generation. [The Hill]
* Shenanigans: The only kiss Congress gets is from the Consumers Union… Chelsea Clinton to the rescue!… Bono is back and you have to care… Love D.C. style. [Politico]
* The Sleuth: Rep. Steven Cohen has it rough. [WP]
* Page Six: Nicole Kidman tries for an Oscar by playing Valerie Plame. [NYP]