Dueling Bloggers

By Rep. Robbie Wills

I'm sitting by Steve for now (picture at right). Not to be outdone, below is my picture with Sens. Lincoln and Pryor from today's lunch. I had the opportunity to sit by former Transportation Secretary Rodney Slater at lunch and had a great visit about the future of transportation funding in the United States and Arkansas. With gas tax revenues shrinking nationwide and the cost of building and maintaining our state's highway system will become even more challenging. As the chairman of the House Transportation committee, I've asked Sec. Slater to help host a legislative summit on transportation issues at some point in the near future and he's agreed. His brother in law is Sen. Hank Wilkins, my counterpart as the Senate Transportation Committee chair.

I've been reminded by several readers that part of my job is to serve as the "style reporter" for Under the Dome and point out the stars that are in attendance. I have to admit, other than political stars like Al Sharpton and Mitt Romney (yes, THAT Mitt Romney), the closest I've come is Toby from "The West Wing." I have a picture of him but it really stinks so I'll keep it to myself. Tomorrow night will be the best night for star watching, with Jon Bon Jovi, Bruce Springsteen and many others in attendance. Our delegation has a great view of the CNN broadcast position though and I can see James Carville just fine.