Flooding in Germany

Got to experience just a little of the flooding this past weekend while in Heidelberg. Hope everyone stays safe!

May in Budapest

One of the more beautiful European cities we have visited with its multiple bridges and castles. The Buda side is very hilly and provides an amazing view of the Pest side with thousands of buildings. The nights are truly magical as everything lights up and the city glows. It was a great trip and would defiantly put it in our top places we have been too. Hope you enjoy the photos!

Cinderella Castle

Left from Wiesbaden, Germany on Wednesday and headed south to Stuttgart where we spend the night at the military kaserne. After waking up early we continued our trip to the Austrian Alps where we stopped at the Neuschwanstein Castle. The castle is considered the inspiration for Walt Disney's, Cinderella Castle. We hiked and hour off the beaten path to the top of a cliff for the best photo opportunity. Once we were done with our little hike we drove to Garmisch which went through Austria and we spend the night at Edelweiss, lodge and resort. 

Hope you enjoy the photos!

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Welcome Back

Well a lot has happened since the last time I posted on there!

I wrapped up a great internship with the Washington Times.

Took my winter break and jumped across the pond to see my parents in Germany. We traveling to Paris while I was visiting.

Completed another semester at George Mason University; only four more to go!

Currently back in Germany for a little R&R with my parents again.

Look forward to sharing more photos on here!

Staffers playing the waiting game

Staffers wait for their bosses as they hear testimony in the Senate Transportation Committee.

Come back tomorrow night for photos of President Obama grassroots campaign event.

Thanks!

--Photos copyright Craig Bisacre and The Hill--

Red carpet without the carpet?

Had my first "Red Carpet" event tonight even thought there was no carpet. Will Ferrell and Zach Galifianakis, came to The Newseum in Washington, D.C. to premier their upcoming film "The Campaign". The film will be released in theaters on August 10 to the general public. 

Bernanke on the Hill

Ben Bernanke, Chairmen of the Federal Reserve testified in front of the Senate today as part of two days worth of Federal Reserve and Banking hearings.

Congressional Gold Medal to Capitol Artist

House and Senate leaders, speak during the Congressional Gold Medal posthumously to Constantino Brumidi. Brumidi, was awarded with the medal for his many artistic contributions to the United States Capitol. One of his most famous pieces is the ceiling of the Rotunda. Unfortunately, Brumidi did not complete the piece in the Rotunda as he died from falling off scaffolding while working on it. 

 

Happy 4th Of July

Happy 4th of July from the Nation's Capital!

 

Walk out for Holder

On the same day as the Supreme Court rules in favor of President Obamas health care overhaul, the House Republicans decide to vote on holding Attorney General Eric Holder in contempt of Congress which passes in the House. Holder was accused for not submitting some of the documents in the Fast and Furious program, which ultimately led to the death of a board patrol agent. To protest the vote, House Democrats hold a walk out during the call for votes.

 

Supreme Court sides with Obamacare

Today the high court upheld President Obamas health care overhaul, in a victory for the president and Congressional Democrats. Photos of the supporters and opposes that waited outside of the Supreme Court as the ruling was announced.

Putting Jobs First, Romney in VA

Republican Presidential candidate, former Massachusetts Governor, Mitt Romney speaks during a campaign event at the Electronic Instrumentation and Technology company on June 27, 2012 in Sterling, Virginia. Romney talked about, "Putting Jobs First," which was his headline banner for the campaign stop. Also, Romney took stabs at President Obama's Health Care, which will be ruled on tomorrow by the Supreme Court.

STERLING, VA - JUNE 27:  Republican Presidential candidate, former Massachusetts Governor Mitt Romney is surprised by the turn out during a campaign event at the Electronic Instrumentation and Technology company June 27, 2012 in Sterling, Virginia (Photo by Craig Bisacre/The Hill)

Pennsylvania Sprint Car Races

On my road trip back from Boston, I stopped in Hanover, PA to see my grandfather on Father's Day. Sure enough, he was going to the races and I decided to tag along.  An old friend of mine is a Sprint Car Racer and I choose to photograph his team and their cars throughout the night and fortunately,  I picked the right team to do just that. Jacob, his cousin, came in first place and he got to celebrate it with his father, who is the owner of his race car. The celebration took place on the infield after the races; it was a very emotional time.

 

Katie's Senior Photos

Took a road trip up to what I consider home, Wakefield, Massachusetts to see family and old friends. While there for the week, I got the opportunity to take my cousin's senior photos and the opportunity to try a couple of different things.

Catching up...

Sorry everyone,

I have not been able to post in a while due to traveling and just being busy at work which is a good thing. In the next few days, after a few hours of editing, I will show you all what exciting things I have been covering. Check back tomorrow for post of either, race car tracks or senior photos or maybe some politics, who knows what I will get to first!

Thanks again for reading my blog.

Section 60

Friends and Families gather at the grave sites of loved ones to honor their memories on Memorial Day at Arlington National Cemetery. Section 60 of Arlington is the most recent section of men and women who have paid the ultimate sacrifice. Thanks to all those who have or are still serving this great country.

UNITED STATES - MAY 28:  Brittany Jacobs of Hereford, NC, hugs her 17-month old son Christian at her husband, Marine SGT Christopher Jacobs' gravesite in Arlington National Cemetery on Memorial Day at in Arlington, VA, on Monday, May 28, 2012. (Photo by Craig Bisacre/The Hill)

Rolling Thunder Rides into Washington

Motorcyclists participate in the 25th annual Rolling Thunder Memorial Day event. It's expected that nearly one million riders will be here through Memorial Day. The Rolling Thunder has more than 100 chapters throughout the United States, Canada, Australia and Europe. The group is actively involved year-round in promoting legislation to increase veteran benefits and resolve the POW/MIA issue from all wars.

UNITED STATES - MAY 27: A former Marine and Rolling Thunder motorcyclists kneels down next to his friend's name who died in the Vietnam War. The Vietnam Memorial "Wall" has over 58,272 names etched into it and attracts over 3 million visitors a year.  This year marks the 50th anniversary of the Vietnam War. (Photo by Craig Bisacre/The Hill)

"Flags-In"

Members of the 3rd U.S. Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard) place over 220 thousand American flags at the graves of U.S. soldiers buried at Arlington National Cemetery in preparation for Memorial Day  on May 24, 2012. 

UNITED STATES - MAY 24: Members of the 3rd U.S. Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard) place over 220 thousand American flags at the graves of U.S. soldiers buried at Arlington National Cemetery in preparation for Memorial Day  on May 24, 2012. (Photo by Craig Bisacre/The Hill

Sen. Rubio Speaks to Latino Coalition

Once Gov. Mitt Romney finished with his keynote to the annual Latino Coalition economic summit, Sen. Marco Rubio (R-Fla.) took the floor and addressed the audience on his views of what is currently going wrong with the United States and how we can change it at the U.S. Chambers of Commerce in Washington DC.

WASHINGTON, DC - MAY 23: Sen. Marco Rubio (R-FL) speaks to the Latino Coalition's annual economic summit on May 23, 2012 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Craig Bisacre/The Hill)

Gov. Mitt Romney in DC

Republican presidential candidate and former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney was on the doorstep of President Barack Obama on Wednesday campaigning. Romney was campaigning at the Chamber of Commerce which was hosting the Latino Coalition, a Hispanic small-business advocacy group. Romney attacked President Obama not only on how he was working with the Latino community but also how the president was dealing with education and strict school standards.

UNITED STATES - MAY 23: Republican presidential candidate and former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney smiles at a packed Chamber of Commerce. Romney was the keynote speaker for the Latino Coalition, a Hispanic small-business advocacy group who was hosting there conference in Washington DC on Wednesday, May 23, 2012 (Photo by Craig Biscare/The Hill)