John Edwards Impregnates Kevin Bacon

*Heard on the Hill: A "Lott-a love" atTrent's farewell...Rep. Gene Taylor: King of Shrimp...They letRep. Sheila Jackson Leewear her hat at Christmas time...Charlie Wilsontalks malfunctioning organs. [ Roll Call ]

*Reliable Source: Morgan Freemanlearns about food banks fast...Christopher Hitchensplays Santa, albeit a cynical one...Bill Clintonis happy to help. [ WP ]

*Yeas and Nays: Shop for a cause...Kevin Baconusing his networking skills forJohn Edwards. [ Examiner ]

*The Sleuth: Al Goremakes the truth convenient through e-mail. [ WP ]

*Page Six: Hillary'scamp saysMark Pennnot to blame for low numbers. [ NYP ]