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Rep. James Langevin talks to students at the Department of Education as part of the summer series "Let's Read. Let's Move." Tiffany Taber holds a copy of "House Mouse, Senate Mouse."

HOH’s One-Minute Recess: Not Above the Law

Updated: July 30, 3:18 p.m.

Rep. Dan Lungren was driving in Virginia on Friday morning while conducting a radio interview on his cell phone when he was interrupted by sirens. While talking on a cell phone while driving is frowned upon in Old Dominion, it wasn't the only driving faux pas the California Republican was committing — he was also speeding.

O’Keefe: Is Obama Doomed to Repeat Past Economic Blunders?

July 30, 12:41 p.m.

Although George Santayana’s observation that those who do not remember the past are condemned to repeat it is generally viewed as wise counsel, political leaders often think themselves immune. The late Barbara Tuchman validated this phenomenon in “The March of Folly,” which chronicles examples of leaders who acted against their own self-interest by ignoring information and counsel that conflicted with their preconceptions. Read Full Article

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In the aftermath of the oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico, Congress continues to fight over climate and energy legislation.

House Passes Oil Spill Measure, Other Bills Before Adjourning

Democratic leaders shepherded a hodgepodge of bills through the House Friday before lawmakers departed for a six-week recess that will be a high-stakes messaging period as both parties jockey for control of the chamber after the November midterms.

Ethics Subcommittee Recommended Reprimand for Rangel

The investigatory subcommittee that probed ethical lapses by Rep. Charlie Rangel (D-N.Y.) has recommended he be reprimanded, said that panel’s chairman, Rep. Gene Green (D-Texas).

• Towns Downplays Rangel Charges
• Investigators Accuse Rangel of Misleading Public During Probe
• Rangel Attorneys Lobbied Ethics Panel to Dismiss Charges

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Hill Reaction to Spill Puts Jobs in Jeopardy, Oil Lobby Says

July 28, 12 a.m.

Big Oil, which has been on the defensive since the Gulf of Mexico spill, has decided that public anxiety is its best weapon. To fend off Members’ interest in tightening oversight of the industry, the oil lobby is playing on worries about the nation’s shaky job market.

Learning About Texas, but Loving the Braves

July 28, 12 a.m.

Elizabeth Ezzell, an Atlanta native, got a gig working for Texas Rep. Kay Granger. The 24-year-old started her position as deputy press secretary with the Republican in June after coming over from the Senate.

Reid, Pelosi Switch to Political Brawls

July 27, 12 a.m.

Democratic leaders in the House and Senate this week have a few pesky substantive legislative efforts to wrap up as lawmakers shift into full-time campaign mode. But make no mistake, the silly season of political Kabuki theater has already arrived.

Interest Groups Ponder the Magic of the Bus

July 26, 12 a.m.

Perhaps it’s the lure of the road. Or the long-repressed teenage desire for the life of a rock star or the life of a presidential candidate. Or maybe it’s all just an elaborate excuse to get out of D.C. Whatever the reason, K Street has an infatuation with August recess road trips.