Our Morning Update

* The Post uses Ted Kennedy’s brain tumor diagnosis as a chance to trot out what reads like a pre-made eulogy. You’re a little early here, guys. I can’t help but be reminded of this classic SNL skit, which I’ll take any opportunity to re-watch. In the end, will it be the brain tumor, or the zombie ghost of Nixon?

* Holy shit: The National Mall is a “disgrace”? That’s what a U.S. House panel was told yesterday—that, and it’s going to take $500 million to make it respectable again. One main issue with the Mall is that everybody wants a piece of it! Upcoming construction projects include the National Museum of African American History and Culture, the Vietnam Veterans Memorial visitors center, and the National Museum of the American Latino—though that last one’s a maybe. Enough with all the claiming, declares Representative Jay Inslee:

“I have a concern that our generation is claiming it more than others,” said Rep. Jay Inslee, D-Wash. “I don’t want the baby boomer generation to be seen as greedy.” [via The Examiner]

* On the lighter side, Mr. T in D.C.’s kitty cat abuses drugs, leaves pawprints on the kitchen counter, looks guilty.

* Prince of Petworth will hold a happy hour tonight at 7 p.m. at the Looking Glass Lounge. There, he threatens to “cross the line of decency.” Please, no: Not two Doors of the Day!!

* Via CNN: Buy a piece of the moon, sucker. These prices are insane!

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