Gossip Roundup: Novak Fights Back
•Reliable Source: Bob Novakreceives scolding after a fight with a fellow first class passenger: "Some guy pushed me and I pushed him back.". . . Signatures restaurant shuts its doors. . .Tom Friedmanwins the Financial Times/Goldman Sachs Business Book of the Year Award with a cash prize of $52,000. [ WP ]
•Under the Dome: Rep.Paul Ryan(R-Wis.) and Rep.Steve Pearce(R-N.M.) are growing beards for hunting season. . . Budget bill passes because of impromptu BBQ between Rep.Mike Castle(R-Del.) to Rep.Sherwood Boehlert(R-N.Y.), two key lawmakers. . . Sens.McCainandLottattend University of Mississippi football game together. [ The Hill ]
•Lloyd Grove's Lowdown: Lloyd Grove's autographed copy ofLewis Libby's novel auctions for $90. [ NYDN ]
•Rush & Molloy: John Kerryattends NASCAR race in Miami. [ NYDN ]
•Page Six: Jenna Bushspotted at Fat Baby store in New York looking "absolutely lovely." [ NYP ]