Such an awesome and modern building with a very cool sculpture in the middle. Was making some DC…read morePower Plays aka meetings with Chiefs of Staff and General Counsel of U.S. Senators (mine in Oklahoma) in this ultra cool and modern building, and "Felt the Bern" (visiting Senator Bernie Sanders and asking his staffers what committees he works on - from memory, Health, Education, Labor, Veterans' Affairs, Energy & Natural Resources), visited the offices of the two Senators from my home state of Cali (Alex Padilla and Adam Schiff) and dropped off my card with Senator Thom Tillis, who chairs the Subcommittee on IP. Many young staffers work here so that was very inspiring to see!

I was unaware that this was the third office building in use for the Senate. Started construction…read morein the 1970s and finished in 1982, this building was named for Michigan senator Philip A. Hart. Like the House, the Senate buildings are all connected. With Hart, it is immediately connected to Dirksen. This building was mostly constructed due to the fact that the senate staff exploded when it was agreed upon that each member would be able to hire staff for a committee they were assigned to. The building is beautiful and it feels open. Natural light pours in over the statue in the atrium. With the contemporary style in here, it doesn't feel so institutional. Signage is ample to direct you where you need to go. One thing to check out in here is the designs that could have been the capitol building.

I live in Ward 6 from 1989- 2020. Crime is WAY DOWN since then and Tommy Wells & Charles Allen…read moredeserve much of the credit. Crime increases when no one is on the streets. Ward 6 is a walkable community where people know their neighbors and that makes everybody safer. The Trumpists and their ilk won't stop until full fascism and racism become cool again in Washington, DC. Charles Allen listens and works hard. He is a great neighbor. Don't give in to Trumpist fear. Support Charles Allen, I do!

Let's see what he does. He has a whole set of police questions. Bodies don't equal better public…read moresafety. The cops seem out of control. I think a lot of the City's problems stem from an inadequate Constitution. The problems will continue until it's addressed. Is Charles the man to step up to the time? The next review will reveal,

Took a tour today and was given a chance to eat at what is normally just staffers and…read morerepresentatives cafeteria what a treat right. I had the misfortune of being caught with a bunch of GOP staffers who bragged about when they get their way the freedom fries will be called Adolf Frittlers and they will be able walk around in their NRA t-shirts portraying their favorite school shooter, Uvalde seemed to be the most popular. Seriously this was like stepping off into Berlin 1938.....

Not quite sure if this is to represent the complex of buildings that make up all of the U.S. House…read moreof Representatives, or if this is more of a troll type post where people come to gripe about the government. But I will focus on the former of the two. The building complex is rather large and overwhelming at times. Especially since they always seem to be remodeling some portion of it. I have been here on several occasions and have always had to relearn how to navigate. In all honesty, that is the only gripe about this place. But every building, no matter how old/new, needs an update every once in a while. As for being here, I felt honored because I was able to see how it all works. I was able to meet with Representatives and voice my concerns, whether those concerns were listened to and acted upon is beyond me. But if you want something done, you need to represent yourself to your Representative. If you don't speak up, they won't know what you want/need.

The Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program provides Bill Payment Assistance, Emergency Bill…read moreAssistance and Weatherization Services. The LIHEAP was created to fight poverty and inequality, como mi. But the LIHEAP & I have different methods. Personally, I like their approach better. Aaaaaaand, it's probably a lot less painful . . . In California: For Weatherization Services you must call your local provider or whatevs, I wasn't really listening. For Bill Payment Assistance, as a 1-person household, you must report less than $2,091 per month as well as pay your utility bill yourself and be a resident of California. If you need help finding local energy assistance resources: 1-866-674-6327 For information about the campaign: 202.429.8855 info@liheap.org . . . LOVE ya'all enuff 2 wanna make YOUr lives better, but YOU gotta do the work, just like imma workin on shapin up my own messsssssss Xoxocoxox JD

Came here for a concert and loved that the venue is small so there is no bad seat…read more Unfortunately the sound/ acoustics were horrible, not sure if this was the band's fault or this location, but it was pretty terrible. The location is good, with a parking garage a couple of blocks away. Because of the proximity to the White House, there was a lot of security in the perimeter of the area which is a plus when walking at night.

Attended Michael McIntyre show. Venue is beautiful. Seats are comfortable…read more Parking options were scarce. Had to walk 8/10 of a mile to the hall. Entry was easy and staff were pleasant. Food is limited. Chicken wings, tenders, and fries. $20 for one serving. Drinks are ridiculous. Empty cup would be charged $8. Bottle of water $7, soda $8, alcohol $18. Extremely disturbed by security/bouncer seated in front of the stage "facing" the audience. He was messing around on his phone with his head down. The performer asked him once to put it away. He did for about five minutes AND THEN PULLED IT OUT AGAIN. The show stopped while Michael again (politely) confronted him. Mentioned the bright screen was distracting and that he was there for protection. The bouncer put his phone away but didn't look up, didn't apologize. He was asked to leave and didn't move. While I understand leaving his post would probably be worse, the venue didn't send anyone up there. Ultimately, Michael demanded he leave. DO BETTER DAR. He had ONE job...to watch the audience for everyone's protection. I have worked at Merriweather and the cardinal rule is to not watch the act, not have our personal devices out, and to remain alert. Not sure if I will go back. Heinous pricing and lax security do not endear me to them.