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November 20, 2012

Take Five With Sen. Kay Bailey Hutchison

It’s time again for Take Five, when HOH sits down with a member of Congress for five fun questions. This week, retiring Sen. Kay Bailey Hutchison, R-Texas, talks about her start as a journalist, as well as what she’ll miss about Washington.

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By Rebecca Baird-Remba Posted at 12:01 a.m.
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November 13, 2012

Take Five With Sen. Olympia J. Snowe

Take Five With Sen. Olympia J. Snowe

(Bill Clark/CQ Roll Call File Photo)

It’s time for Take Five, when HOH sits down with a member of Congress for five fun questions. Today, Sen. Olympia J. Snowe, R-Maine, who is retiring at the end of this Congress, reflects on her career — and what planet she’d most like to visit. Full story

By Molly C. Braswell Posted at 1:22 a.m.
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November 6, 2012

Take Five With Rep. John Olver

It’s Tuesday again, which means it’s time for HOH to hang out with a Member of Congress and mull over five fun questions. This week, retiring Rep. John Olver (D-Mass.) talks a little science, rock climbing and bananas.

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By Rebecca Baird-Remba Posted at 12:01 a.m.
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October 23, 2012

Take Five With Rep. Lynn Woolsey

Take Five With Rep. Lynn Woolsey

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It’s Tuesday once again, time for Take Five, when HOH sits down with a Member of Congress and asks five fun questions. This week, we talk to Rep. Lynn Woolsey (D-Calif.), who, after 10 terms representing the northern Bay Area, is retiring after this Congress concludes.
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By Rebecca Baird-Remba Posted at 12:01 a.m.
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October 16, 2012

Take Five With Rep. Jim McDermott

Take Five With Rep. Jim McDermott

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It’s Tuesday, when HOH gets to know a Member of Congress better through five fun questions. This week, Rep. Jim McDermott (D-Wash.), who is also a psychiatrist, talks about a Founding Father’s medical practice and what to do on a rainy day in his district in Seattle. Full story

By Rebecca Baird-Remba Posted at 12:01 a.m.
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October 9, 2012

Take Five With Rep. Doris Matsui

Take Five With Rep. Doris Matsui

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It’s Tuesday once again, when HOH gets to know a Member of Congress through five fun questions. This week, we catch up with Rep. Doris Matsui (D-Calif.) and talk to her about barbecue, the Beatles and the Oakland A’s.
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By Rebecca Baird-Remba Posted at 12:01 a.m.
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October 2, 2012

Take Five with Rep. Jean Schmidt

Take Five with Rep. Jean Schmidt

(Scott J. Ferrell/CQ Roll Call File Photo)

If it’s Tuesday, it’s time for Take Five, when HOH gets to know a Member of Congress through five fun questions. This week we catch up with Rep. Jean Schmidt (R-Ohio), who is gearing up for life after Congress after falling short of her primary in March.
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By Molly C. Braswell Posted at 12:01 a.m.
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September 11, 2012

Take Five With Rep. Frederica Wilson

Take Five With Rep. Frederica Wilson

(Tom Williams/CQ Roll Call File Photo)

It’s time again for Take Five, when HOH gets to know a Member of Congress through five fun questions. This week, we found out a few things about Rep. Frederica Wilson (D-Fla.), including the story behind her legendary hat collection.
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By Nora Grenfell Posted at 12:01 a.m.
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July 31, 2012

Take Five WIth Rep. Cory Gardner

It’s Tuesday, which means it’s time for HOH to catch up with a Member of Congress through five fun questions. This week, Rep. Cory Gardner (R-Colo.). talks about skiing in blue jeans and Colorado delicacies such as the Slopper.
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By Rachael Johnson Posted at 12:01 a.m.
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July 24, 2012

Take Five With Rep. Daniel Webster

If it’s Tuesday, it’s HOH’s Take Five, where we get to know a Member of Congress through five fun questions. This week, Rep. Daniel Webster (R-Fla.) talks about the Olympics and his deep seawater experience.
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By Rachael Johnson Posted at 12:01 a.m.
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July 17, 2012

Take Five With Rep. David Cicilline

Take Five With Rep. David Cicilline

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It’s Tuesday, which means it’s time for HOH to catch up with a Member of Congress through five fun questions. This week, Rep. David Cicilline (D-R.I.) discusses his time in the doghouse and gives travel tips.

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By Nora Grenfell Posted at 12:01 a.m.
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July 10, 2012

Take Five With Rep. Kevin Yoder

Take Five With Rep. Kevin Yoder

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It’s Tuesday and time again for Take Five, HOH’s weekly dose of five questions for a Member of Congress. This time around, we speak with Rep. Kevin Yoder (R-Kan.) about some of his likes (Charles Dickens, Batman) and dislikes (University of Missouri sports teams).

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By Nora Grenfell Posted at 12:01 a.m.
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June 26, 2012

Take Five With Rep. Karen Bass

Take Five With Rep. Karen Bass

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Every week, HOH catches up with a Member of Congress through five questions. This week, Rep. Karen Bass (D-Calif.) talks about Rodney King’s memory, martial arts moves and what she likes about Will Smith.
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By Rachael Johnson Posted at 12:01 a.m.
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June 19, 2012

Take Five With Rep. Lynn Jenkins

If it’s Tuesday, it’s HOH’s Take Five, where we get to know a Member of Congress through five fun questions. This week, Rep. Lynn Jenkins (R-Kan.) talks about castrating pigs and other aspects of life on the farm.
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By Rachael Johnson Posted at 12:01 a.m.
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June 12, 2012

Take Five With Rep. Earl Blumenauer

Every week, HOH gives you a closer look at a Member of Congress through five fun questions. This week, we talk to Rep. Earl Blumenauer (D-Ore.) about “Portlandia,” why he’s a bow tie guy and his most embarrassing moment in Congress.
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By Nora Grenfell Posted at 12:01 a.m.
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