Ring Them Bells
*Heard on the Hill: The only thingRep. Mary BonoandRep. Connie Mack IVwon't share after they tie the knot is their districts... Someone finally asks, "what's wrong with drunk astronauts?"...Rep. David Obey'sbook party breaks down party lines...Rep. Christopher Carneyis in the army now... Republican Study Committee Executive DirectorRuss Voughtpopped the question toMary MacLean, press secretary forRep. Scott Garrett. [ Roll Call ]
*Reliable Source: The Singing Senators revisited. [WP ]
*Yeas and Nays: Norman Hsuis still a "Hillraiser"... Don't blameRumsfeld: he made a list...MC Hammertalks politics, remembers a time when he was relevant... What wouldHillarywatch?...Rep. John DingellknewPresident Bush"before he was a virgin," or so he tells the children...John Walshplays polo...Eleanor Holmes NortonandMike Huckabeehave a cause in common. [ Examiner ]
*Shenanigans: Sen. John Thuneto melt ladies' hearts on the basketball court...Michael Mooretakes a backseat toJames Gandolfini...Matthew BroderickandSarah Jessica Parkerto come to town for the Human Rights Campaign 11th Annual National Dinner...Quincy Jonesis as good as native...Fred Thompsoncan't count on the Hollywood vote...Giulianialso reaps the benefits of "Law and Order" re-runs. [ Politico ]
*The Sleuth: The Congressional Coalition on Adoption Institute probably wishes they hadn't sent out the invitations for their "Angels in Adoption" Gala so early and withLarry Craig'sname all over them. [ WP ]
*Rush & Molloy: Paul Simonsings forAl Frankenin support of his Minnesota Senate campaign. [ NYDN ]
*Washington Whispers: Transportation SecretaryMary Petersis making the road safer for her fellow aging Harley riders...Gen. David Petraeusgets some recognition... Republicans have the entertainment industry vote in Branson, Mo... ABill Clintonendorses theJohn Edwards...Jim Webbfights to preserve Civil War battlefields...Hillary Clintonto pig out at New York Farm Day...Dana Perinoseems nice...Newt Gingriche-mails the kids some pointers. [ USN&WR ]