The summer is upon us and so it is time for waves of fresh college students to head off to offices across D.C. and give away their labor for free. Oh, to be an intern!

This summer, I'll be working at The Hill newspaper here in Washington. The paper describes itself as "a non-partisan, non-ideological weekly newspaper that describes the inner workings of Congress, the pressures confronting policy makers and the many ways -- often unpredictable -- in which decisions are made." It is an important paper within the corridors of Congress, and I often cite it here on Basie!

I will primarily be writing and reporting for the paper, though I will also perform a number of other tasks ranging from transcripting (joy of joys) and fact-checking to xeroxing and "couriering."

I will also have to cut back on Basie! during normal business hours. Nevertheless, I will endeavor to deliver high quality content and look for other ways to continue the reporting on this site. I will also search high and low for interesting interviews (which should be easier here within the Beltway). Once again, thank you visiting Basie! and please come back soon and often.