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D.C. Dining: More Than Senate Bean Soup

From Haute Cuisine to Good Grub, Washington Caters to a Bipartisan Palate

By Alison McSherry
Roll Call Staff
Nov. 13, 2008, 12:09 p.m.

Dining in Washington, D.C., can be an absolute delight, so long as you know where to go. From top-notch restaurants that break the bank — and are worth it — to budget-friendly eateries with personality, this town has something for everyone. The hardest part may be making the pick. Here is a list of restaurants that range from special occasion places to those that are cheap but fun.

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February 9, 2012

Rep. Michele Bachmann, who recently suspended her campaign for the presidency, speaks at the 2012 Conservative Political Action Conference in Washington, D.C., on Feb. 9.

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