Gossip Roundup: Rudy's Shoes Edition

•Inside the Beltway: Bushwrites to affected nations: to Indonesia, "May God bless all who suffer." To India, "We pray for the victims of this terrible disaster and we stand firmly with the people of India as she recovers." To Sri Lanka, "We pray for victims and families of this epic disaster, and the American government and American people are dedicated to helping you recover." To Thailand, "We pray for the victims and families of this epic disaster. The American people and government stand with you as you recover and rebuild.". . . New House rules allow "relatives" to tag along on privately funded travel and campaign funds to be used to pay for cell phones and PDA costs. [ WT ]

•Rush & Molloy: Giulianiwears orthepedic shoe for cellulitis. . .McGreeveymay be champion of gay youth. [ NYDN ]

•Page Six: Roveto be honored by Congress of Racial Equality. [ NYP ]