Gossip Roundup: Jacks
*Heard on the Hill: "Why didRep. Dan Burton(R-Ind.) miss 19 House votes over four days in mid-January? He was playing golf in Palm Springs. [ Roll Call ]
*Reliable Source: The MPAA brought inWill Smithto make lawmakers like Hollywood again...Sufjan Stevensdrank at the Watergate. [ WP ]
*Yeas and Nays: Joaquin Phoenixstood next toDennis Kucinichat a Department of Peace press conference, refused to say anything. [ Examiner ]
*The Sleuth: Nebraska odd coupleChuck HagelandBen Nelsonare getting along! Finally! [ WP ]
*Shenanigans: Democratic WhipJames Clyburnloves Jack Daniels soooo much they asked him to be their spokesman...Sen. Debbie Stabenowripped off the Nicholson monologue fromA Few Good Menon the floor of the Senate. [ Politico ]