* Heard on the Hill:Bill Frist withdrew himself from consideration for the World Bank gig because of his anti-online gambling bill. And also because no one ever considered him for the job in the first place... Architect of the Capitol needs lots and lots of lawyers because the whole Hill is an asbestos-filled death trap. [Roll Call]

* Reliable Source: The CIA has named a new "entertainment liaison." His job is to make Hollywood portray the extra-constitutional actions of the incompetent intelligence agency look like fun in movies and stuff... The Wire filmed some scenes at the Post's offices. [WP]

* Yeas and Nays: CNN still forcing the loonies onto the further edges of the debate stages... Fred Thompson: Lazy, aloof, terrible at speaking off-script. [Examiner]

* Under the Dome: New rules bar lobbyists-turned-Hill Staffers from talking to former clients, does not have same standard for members themselves... Mitt throwing party for yuppies... David Hyde Pierce modeled his performance in Curtiains on Rep. Ed Markey. [The Hill]

* Shenanigans: Shitloads of unimportant celebrities have been through town shilling for various causes and getting awards... Donate $6.10 to Edwards, get a pecan pie recipe. [Politico]

* The Sleuth: Some people want very badly for Condi Rice to run for president. [WP]