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CQ Roll Call May 24, 2013

Neda Semnani

Bio:

Neda Semnani is the Heard on the Hill reporter for Roll Call. She joined CQ Roll Call in 2008.

Neda was the deputy editor for BillTrack, CQ Roll Call’s legislative tracking product, for two years before moving a few desks and diving into a whole new gossipy world.

Before falling in love with all things Congressional, Neda consulted for the World Bank, managed programs for nongovernmental organizations in the Middle East and later a nonprofit in New York City.

She is a graduate of the University of Maryland College Park and the London School of Economics and Political Science.

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Stories by Neda Semnani:

Anthony Weiner Breaks Twitter Silence for Rockaway Beach

Nov. 7, 2012

Former Rep. Anthony Weiner (D-N.Y.) broke his 17-month Twitter strike today when he tweeted a YouTube video about the devastation superstorm Sandy left in his native New York.

'Vote White' and 'Vote Black' Hashtags Are as Awful as They Sound

Nov. 6, 2012

Twitter is a pretty amazing mirror, which reflects the best and worst of America.

Obama Voter in Pennsylvania Claims Ballot Fraud in Viral Video

Nov. 6, 2012

The top video on Reddit this morning was posted by a voter with the handle “CentralPaVote,” but its veracity seems to be in doubt.

Where to Go Election Day & Night

Nov. 5, 2012

From yoga for voters to parties that will go until the counts come home, we’ve got a roundup of the hottest events and specials to take you from Election Day to night.

Hello Kitty, Hello President

Nov. 2, 2012

HOH swung by LivingSocial’s 916 F St. NW space to check out the Hello Kitty for President extravaganza. We entered confused.We left happy, wildly confused and weighed down by swag and paper crowns.

Parkmobile Backs Down From Blaming Dick Durbin for Parking Fee

Nov. 1, 2012

Want to get a Senator riled? Blame him for high parking fees.

Dick Durbin Blamed for New Parking Tax

Nov. 1, 2012

While everyone was distracted by Sandy the superstorm, another tempest was brewing between Congress and the district.

Alabama GOP Takes Election Watch Party to the Range

Nov. 1, 2012

For one day only, the entire country will separate along party lines, people will cast their votes and bipartisanship will be ignored, at least until the final results are tallied.

Chip Cravaack Points Big Gun at 'Friends'

Nov. 1, 2012

We’re guessing Minnesota Rep. Chip Cravaack (R) is a big supporter of the Second Amendment.

Arbitrary List of Top 10 Weather Movies We Could Remember

Oct. 29, 2012

Because almost everyone in the Northeast Corridor is home from work today or, um, working from home today, HOH is cordially inviting you to a weather movie marathon.

Political Ads Get Smashed!

Oct. 24, 2012

For those of us without a DVR, life can be hard.

Hello Kitty is Running for President with Biz Markie on the Decks

Oct. 24, 2012

For some ridiculous reason, Hello Kittyis making a go for the White House.

Politically Appropriate Dating

Oct. 24, 2012

Are you a single dyed-in-the-wool conservative or a blue-blooded liberal?

Who Wants A Mustache Prize?

Oct. 10, 2012

One of Capitol Hill’s own has been nominated for the 2012 Robert Goulet Memorial Mustached American of the Year Award.

Tennessee: Transcript Reveals Scott DesJarlais Urged Mistress to Have Abortion

Oct. 10, 2012

Rep. Scott DesJarlais (R-Tenn.) was at work on Capitol Hill today despite the media firestorm that was unfolding around him.

Tortilla Coast Gets Vice Presidential

Oct. 10, 2012

Republican vice presidential nominee Paul Ryan’s former employer is holding a debate watch party, with full sound Thursday night.

'Cloture Club' Gets 1 Million Hits, Throws Party

Oct. 5, 2012

Our friends over at “Cloture Club” have had more than 1 million hits on their site! And to celebrate, those crazy kids are taking over 201 Bar tonight and buying everyone (who gives them 20 bucks) a drink!

Man With Flowing Locks and Healing Gaze to Look on Crystal City

Oct. 5, 2012

Braco, a Croatian man whose look and voice is said to heal, will be gazing at people at the Sheraton Crystal City Hoteltoday and the rest of the weekend, ARL Now reports.

Steve Martin Endorses Bob Kerrey, Teaches How to Crumple Paper

Oct. 5, 2012

Actor, comedian, bluegrass musician, novelist and wild and crazy guySteve Martin endorsed Senate candidate Bob Kerrey(D-Neb.) on Thursday.

Obama Dance ... and an Audiobook Club?

Oct. 5, 2012

Way back in 2008, a rapper named Bob Brown made a video called the “Obama Dance.”

Reporter Provides Simple Obamacare Recipe

Oct. 4, 2012

In the midst of the first 2012 presidential campaign, as the candidates go back and forth on the health care law, we at HOH sometimes find ourselves scratching our heads.

Lukrative's Latest Rhymes: 'Obama Bin Lyin''

Oct. 4, 2012

Republican-loving hip hop artist Lukrative — aka Luke Caldwell — released his latest music video this week, “Obama Bin Lyin’.”

Life After GSA

Oct. 3, 2012

Martha Johnson, former head of the General Services Administration, is trying her hand at young-adult fiction focused on gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender youth.

Zombies on Capitol Hill

Oct. 3, 2012

Zombies invaded Capitol Hill today, starting with the Capitol South Metro Station.

Lindsay Lohan Accuses Shimkus Intern of Choking Her ... Seriously

Sept. 30, 2012

A paid intern for Illinois Rep. John Shimkus (R) threw down with party-girl actress Lindsay Lohan at a hotel in Manhattan this weekend, according to a report. Not surprisingly for the starlet, the skirmish ended with the cops being called.

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