Absolut Power
*Heard on the Hill: New overseer of House parkingKim Stevenscan't seem to stop getting parking tickets. Isn't it ironic?... No need to fly to Minneapolis; there are plenty of good bathrooms right here in DC... Wedding bells rang forRep. Mike ArcuriandRep. Christopher Murphyover August recess... Being the President of the United States doesn't necessarily make you Harvard's favorite alum... Finally, someone's not talking aboutLarry Craig. [ Roll Call ]
*Reliable Source: Powerful members of the LA Sports club at the Ritz-Carlton Hotel now forced to use the front entrance...Clinton Portiscelebrates his birthday in style. [ WP ]
*Yeas and Nays: Jim Nussleis office-less and working out of a Starbucks... GQ's "50 Most Powerful People in DC" party still has an unconfirmed guest list... A defense of motorcades. [ Examiner ]
*Shenanigans: Members of congress slated to perform back-up vocals forKeb' Mo'at Grammys on the Hill...Bill Clintongives good day time talk...David Bradleyspent more on his "Wedding Crashers" home than he did purchasing The Atlantic. [ Politico ]