Congressman Doyle Collects On Steelers-Broncos Bet

Washington, DC – U.S. Representative Mike Doyle (PA-14) today enjoyed a hearty lunch of Denver tamales and Fat Tire beer – courtesy of U.S. Representative Diane DeGette (CO-7). “Corn meal wrapped in corn husks never tasted so good,” Congressman Doyle said after sampling some of Denver’s finest food. “I guess that’s because in this case, it tastes like a great Steelers victory.” Representatives Doyle and DeGette had agreed that the loser of the Steelers-Broncos game would buy the winner and their staff lunch. Representative DeGette represents Denver in the House of Representatives, while Congressman Doyle represents Pittsburgh. The Steelers beat the Broncos handily by a score of 34 to 17 on January 22nd, winning a ticket to the Super Bowl, where they will play the Seattle Seahawks on February 5th. “Now it’s on to the Super Bowl, where I’m confident the Steelers will paste the Seahawks and bring the Lombardi Trophy home,” added Doyle. Congressman Doyle has made a similar deal with U.S. Representative Jim McDermott (WA-7). If the Steelers win, Congressman McDermott will provide Pacific Northwest Salmon and a sampler of local microbrews for Rep. Doyle and his staff. If the Seahawks win, Congressman Doyle will buy Primanti Brothers sandwiches and Iron City Beer for the meal. “I hope the food in Seattle is as good as the stuff in Denver,” Doyle said, “’cause I know the Seahawks are goin’ down.” # # #