Cot Between Iraq and a Hard Place

*Heard on the Hill: Senators turn up their noses at the cot accommodations... Doughnut consuming staffers barred from attending Conferences...Vitterapologizes, this time to colleagues...Sen. Ben Nelson'sbad hair week is over... Former Sen.Ben Nighthorse Campbellcomes back for a visit, is glad he left. [ Roll Call ]

*Yeas and Nays: Joe Bidenwrites about his baggage in new book "Promises to Keep"... Late Night Shots members take out their anger on Washington City Paper writerAngela Valdezin a mature way: prank calling her...Condoleezza Ricemay have had to be "Twice as Good" growing up, but she was a no-show at the book party. [ Examiner ]

*Shenanigans: The Humane Society of the United States concerned aboutBritney Spears'spuppy-purchasing ways... After all the hoopla, it turns outVitterwas just chilling in Houston with his sister-in-law. [ Politico ]