Stories by Laura Barron-Lopez:
Dec. 16, 2011
James Hormel sat down with Roll Call to discuss his book and the importance of coming out.
Dec. 16, 2011
Even as corporate America becomes a more gay-friendly place, gay and lesbian employees on Capitol Hill say they still worry about a lack of legal protection against discrimination, vulnerability during heated political battles and whether to be open with their co-workers about their sexual orientation.
Dec. 14, 2011
Holland Taylor’s theatrical take on the late Ann Richards is, she says, not political. “It’s about a persona, it’s about a person who lived life full out, money, marbles and chalk, all in.”
Dec. 14, 2011
A new technologically savvy private driver service launching today hopes to give taxicabs a run for their money on the Hill.
Dec. 14, 2011
Looming government shutdowns, confidence-shaking debt limit standoffs and divisive payroll tax melees may rattle rank-and-file Members. But absolutely nothing stops the impeccably coiffed House Minority Leader from tending to her famous ’do.
Dec. 13, 2011
Rep. Howard Coble, 80, was admitted to George Washington University Hospital today with a “respiratory illness,” his office announced. The North Carolina Republican, who is serving his 14th term in Congress, has been fighting a cold for a week, his chief of staff said in a statement.
Dec. 12, 2011
Every week, HOH gets to know a Member of Congress better through a series of five fun questions. This week, Sen. Jeanne Shaheen (D-N.H.) talks about Jell-O molds and one of her famous relatives.
Dec. 7, 2011
Before he was in Congress, Rep. Tom Marino had kidney cancer twice in one decade.
Dec. 5, 2011
It’s Tuesday, the day when HOH gets to know a Member of Congress better through a series of five fun questions. This week, Rep. Cedric Richmond (D-La.), the Representative from the Big Easy, talks about the liquor he enjoys over ice cream and the frequency of alligators back home.
Nov. 30, 2011
There has never been a madam president, but when it happens, it will be because she followed a few simple rules, author and speech coach Christine Jahnke said.
Nov. 28, 2011
It’s Tuesday, which means it’s time again for HOH to get to know a Member of Congress better through a series of five fun questions. This week, Rep. Virginia Foxx (R-N.C.) shows HOH that even a Member’s selection of roses can come with a historical reference and that she might one day opt for “La Dolce Vita.”
Nov. 8, 2011
A group of 50 foster children will look for a second chance on the Hill this week. Photos of the children, one from each state, will be in the Russell Rotunda through Friday to draw attention to National Adoption Month.
Nov. 3, 2011
Despite a late comeback push by Members of Congress at Wednesday night’s 5th Biennial Congressional Football Game, the Capitol Police were able to hold on for a 27-14 victory.
Nov. 1, 2011
It’s football season, and many in Washington, D.C., have been waiting for Wednesday night’s big showdown between Congress and the Capitol Police. The 5th Biennial Congressional Football Game will raise funds for the Capitol Police Memorial Fund and Our Military Kids Inc.
Oct. 31, 2011
Every week, HOH gets to know a Member of Congress better through five fun questions. This week, Rep. Renee Ellmers (R-N.C.) talks about dessert and being a nurse.
Oct. 26, 2011
Two doctors who helped Bill Clinton swap burgers for salads urged Members of Congress to do the same Tuesday evening.
Oct. 26, 2011
Perkins Bass, a decorated World War II veteran and former New Hampshire Congressman, died Tuesday at the age of 99. Politics was a family business for Bass, whose father served as governor of New Hampshire and whose son is Rep. Charles Bass (R-N.H.).
Oct. 19, 2011
Former Rep. Matthew "Marty" Martinez of California died Saturday in his home in Virginia at the age of 82.
Oct. 17, 2011
Ben Coes, a former campaign manager for Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney, used to write speeches. Now he writes thrillers.
Oct. 14, 2011
A new documentary featuring several Members of Congress confirms we are living in a politically polarized time.
Oct. 14, 2011
Long before Rep. Kurt Schrader (D-Ore.) was on the campaign trail to the Capitol, he used campaign strategies to win over his fellow Oregonians as a local veterinarian, knocking on door after door, pitching his slogan.
Oct. 11, 2011
Bicycle racks were installed by the District Department of Transportation in conjunction with the Washington Area Bicyclists Association and Advisory Neighborhood Commissioner David Garber.
Oct. 5, 2011
Some travelers like to ride motorcycles to see the countryside during the fall. If that’s too much of a commitment, you can always do the next best thing and see where that motorcycle came from.
Oct. 5, 2011
Motorcycles aren’t the only product being made north of the border. South-central Pennsylvania is home to several factories and farms that welcome visitors for kid-friendly tours.
Oct. 4, 2011
NBC correspondent Luke Russert mistook an awards ceremony for a roast Monday and made everyone feel uncomfortable at least once during the evening.
