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HOH’s One-Minute Recess: Overheard on the Hill

By Alison McSherry
Posted March 11, 2011 at 11:03am

“We’ve got to get him to the Caps.”

— Sen. John Kerry referring to President Barack Obama attending D.C. sporting events. The Massachusetts Democrat made the comment shortly before hitting the ice in the Congressional Hockey Challenge on Thursday night. Team Lobbyists beat Team Lawmakers by a score of 5-3.

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