That gal with the lipstick is going to meet with Important World Leaders at the UN today, so naturally the McCain campaign did not want any reporters anywhere near that disaster. They said, “OK all you press organizations can get together and decide on ONE cameraperson to record the beginning of these meetings, before Sarah says something awkward about Hamid Karzai’s hat, but there will be no reporters to ask questions.” And for the first time in the history of ever, the press collectively told McCain to cram it. And then they took it back. MORE »

• CAFETERIA BOYCOTT CALLED OFF, DORIS IS BACK: A Restaurant Associates representative sent out an email heralding the news, Roll Call reports that Doris showed up for work this morning, so…hurrah, justice prevails or something. [Roll Call]

Congressional staffers all love Doris, a cashier who has worked in the Longworth Cafeteria since the beginning of time. Rumor has it that she was suspended on Wednesday because her register was $9 short. Some concerned citizens “hope to join in a show of support for Doris by boycotting the cafeterias. Since all the cafeterias are owned by the Restaurant Associates we ask that you avoid all of them that day, but we realize that’s difficult during a day we’re in session. Please, if nothing else avoid Longworth.” Do your part, people! Support Doris and pack a lunch. [Capitolist]