Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee promised fans she'd get a resolution passed in Congress honoring Michael Jackson -- but Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi just 86'd the proposal.
In a news conference moments ago on Capitol Hill, Pelosi said that while Jackson was "a great performer," a resolution "will open up two contrary views that are not necessary at this time to be expressed."
Somewhere Rep. Pete King is doing a righteous fist pump.
Forget the economy, war, poverty and substandard education -- the troops in the offices of House SpeakerNancy Pelosi are spending time worrying about TMZ and Twitter.
A spokesman in Pelosi's office confirmed the Speaker's Director of New Media sent an email to Democratic press secretaries warning them that TMZ is sniffing around the Hill, asking congressmen about Twittering.
According to The Political Machine, the email reads, "Yesterday, TMZ stalked out members ... and asked them about their use of Twitter. Please be aware that they may continue to do so."
The email explains Twitter is banned from the Senate floor, but permitted on the House floor. We're guessing this is a painfully obvious talking point for morons.
The email explains how we asked three congressmen about twittering and some of their answers sounded "obscene." What Democrat says this? Who under 80 says this? NOTE TO NANCY -- Relax, we're not in your fair district to do harm. Quite the opposite, there are a lot of people who want to care about politics -- but don't -- because they find it boring. Our M.O. is simple -- if people get to know their reps on a personality level, they're more likely to listen to them when they talk policy. Hence, when we asked Congressman Schock about his abs, when we asked Senator Burr about driving his VW Thing in a snowstorm with the top down, and when we asked the dreaded Twitter questions -- a lot of people who knew nothing about these dudes connected with them. And if you don't believe us, ask the congressmen.
Congress is back in session and dealing with some very scary issues -- scary fashion issues, that is! Check out what some of the most powerful women in Washington (like Hillary and Nancy Pelosi) are wearing, and see why Capitol Hill may have eyes -- but apparently no mirrors! If you have any election/political-oriented dirt, send your tips to TMZ!
Mike Tyson's Handiwork This is what it looks like when Mike Tyson punches you in the face. ...
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Harvey Levin Here's a picture of the guy trying to extort Cindy Crawford: http://su.pr/1PXOMG.
Danny Masterson RT @DownstairsPC: One of the greatest DJ's in the country @deejayspider spins @Downstairspc this weekend http://tiny.cc/8NZpk
Jonathan Knight ......... got my coffee delivered as well via my twitter post! Guess that makes me so trendy as well. Thanks nephews
Jonathan Knight Did something better than watch TV... took the time to call friends. I used the phone to talk instead of text....I'm so old fashioned right?
Karl Rove DeMint was on my list @jenafern - Paired him with Ryan when I tried to put 14 names into the 7 name list they gave me.
Forget the economy, war, poverty and substandard education -- the troops in the offices of House Speaker Nancy Pelosi are spending time worrying about TMZ and Twitter.
