The Closers
Nov. 16, 2009
Roll Call looks at the Members of Congress who will matter most as the fight over health care reform approaches its endgame.
• Reid: The Ultimate Closer
• Pelosi: Effective and All-Powerful
• Baucus: The Man in the Middle
• Snowe: Keeps Both Sides Guessing
• Read About More of the Closers
Committee Insider
Nov. 16, 2009
Roll Call’s look at an important Congressional panel — focusing on the top issues, the key players and the behind-the-scenes intrigue — examines the Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Committee this month.
Senate Environment & Public Works Committee | House Appropriations
House Armed Services | Senate Energy & Natural Resources | Senate HELP
Senate Finance | House Transportation & Infrastructure | House Energy & Commerce
The Mission Ahead
Nov. 9, 2009
With climate change legislation heating up in Congress and an international climate conference on tap in December, the latest Mission Ahead installment looks at the future of the debate, with articles from an array of experts, including former President Bill Clinton.
Economy | Health Care | Labor |
Telecommunications | Transportation | Defense
Children's Issues | Foreign Relations | Entitlements | Congressional Relations
Election Preview
Nov. 2, 2009
With a year to go before the 2010 midterm elections, Roll Call looks at the overall political landscape and digs down into where both parties stand in the most competitive races. The special section also names the 10 most vulnerable House Members and provides a rundown of every competitive Congressional race in the country.
House Overview | Senate Overview | The Big Picture: Ratings for all 435 House Districts (PDF)
The Longest Yard Football Classic
Oct. 27, 2009
Check out the official game program for the Longest Yard Football Classic, a charity game that pits Members of Congress (with former NFL players as ringers) against the Capitol Police.
Rosters: Capitol Police | Members
Policy Briefings
Oct. 19, 2009
In the latest installment, Roll Call invites Members of Congress to write about climate change and other important energy legislation.
Health Care: Who Pays and How? |
Health Care and Aging | Energy Reform
Defense and Aerospace | Energy & Environment | Health Care | Transportation
Fall Weekend Guide
Oct. 6, 2009
Roll Call's Fall Weekend Guide offers up a few ideas for fun autumn activities, from hiking to apple-picking to pole-dancing.
Spring Weekend Guide 2009 |
Fall Weekend Guide 2008 | Members' Guide to D.C.
10 Staffers to Know
Sept. 23, 2009
Roll Call's 10 Staffers to Know takes a look at top staffers in a range of policy areas. Experts on and off Capitol Hill rely heavily on them for their expertise to shape and make public policy. Pat Bousliman (left) is among the 10 tax and trade staffers featured in September's installment.
Tax and Trade: 10 Staffers to Know | Slideshow
Transportation: 10 Staffers to Know | Slideshow
Defense: 10 Staffers to Know | Slideshow
Energy: 10 Staffers to Know | Slideshow
Health Care: 10 Staffers to Know | Slideshow
Career Guides
Sept. 17, 2009
As the economy recovers, job-seekers are finding work on Capitol Hill and in Washington. In the Fall Career Guide, Roll Call looks at the Hispanic Caucus, vets’ organizations, temping agencies and creative how-to guides as venues for success.
Spring Career Guide 2009 | Winter Career Guide 2008 | Fall Job Guide 2008 | Graduate & Law Schools Guide
Guide to Congress
Sept. 14, 2009
With Congress back in town and a heaping agenda on its plate, Roll Call's
Guide to Congress previews what the next few months will look like. The
special section also has popular features like the list of the 50 richest
Members of Congress, a new Obscure Caucus, and a brand new Fab 50 list of
top-ranking Capitol Hill staffers.
More on the 111th Congress: Welcome Congress 2009
Health Care Hits the Road
Sept. 8, 2009
Many Members of Congress spent their August recess actively working for or against pending health care legislation. Roll Call spent the month tracking lawmakers' efforts, both from the road and on Capitol Hill.
Town Halls Go to Hell | Grassley and the Grass Roots | The Freshman Who Is Still on the Fence
Taking Measure of an Incumbent’s Health | View More Articles
Roll Call Congressional Baseball Game
June 22, 2009
Latest news on the 48th Annual Roll Call Congressional Baseball Game game, including the 2009 game program.
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2003
Roll Call Timeline
April 21, 2009
The latest edition of Roll Call’s Timeline focuses on the history of tax reform efforts, from the Boston tea party to the Bush tax cuts.
Universal Health Care Coverage Timeline | Global Warming Timeline
Heard on the Hill Turns 21
March 19, 2009
Pop the champagne! Heard on the Hill, Capitol Hill’s best-loved (and most feared) gossip column, celebrates its 21st birthday with a special section featuring contributions from former Members, staffers, and scribes, looking back at two decades of scandal and silliness.
Inside the 110th Congress
Dec. 15, 2008
Roll Call examines the highlights and lowlights of the past two years in A Look Back, which includes a look at legislative accomplishments and major events, the results of the 110th Congress awards and photos of memorable moments on Capitol Hill.
Guide to Congress 2008 | Welcome Back, Congress 2008 | Guide to Congress 2007 | Welcome, Congress 2007
Guide to the Capitol Visitor Center
Dec. 1, 2008
As the long-awaited Capitol Visitor Center opens, Roll Call takes a look at what's inside the largest-ever expansion to the Capitol and what was behind its construction, from security measures to design elements.
2008 Elections
Nov. 10, 2008
From early previews of competitive House and Senate races to the final results, Roll Call covers a historic election cycle that left Democrats in control of both the White House and Congress.
Meet the New Members | Election Results | Election Watch
October 2008 Election Preview | May 2008 Election Preview | November 2007 Election Preview
Guide to the Conventions: Denver | Guide to the Conventions: St. Paul
The Road Ahead
Oct. 23, 2008
The Road Ahead focuses on policy debates likely to come up in the 111th Congress and includes views on the topics from the presidential candidates, K Street and more. The latest edition tackles health and technology.
Energy Production | Veterans Affairs | Defense | Entitlements
Transportation | Finance | Telecommunications | Energy & Environment
Forward Progress: The Next Five Years at Home and Abroad
Nov. 15, 2007
A special report prepared by Roll Call and our sister publication in Brussels, European Voice, with contributions from the Economist Intelligence Unit, the Center for Strategic and International Studies and key players in Washington and Europe. Inside you will find a critical assessment of the political and policy challenges of the next five years. We have gathered important U.S. and European voices on politics, trade, financial services, health and the environment to offer a unique view of the evolving policy agenda.
Schumer Advocates for Many on Panel
Nov. 16, 12 a.m.
As Senate Majority Leader, Lyndon Johnson once said of the Joint Economic Committee, “It’s as useless as tits on a bull.” But as that panel’s chairman during the 110th Congress, Sen. Charles Schumer (D-N.Y.) seized the opportunity to elevate the traditionally low-profile post to the forefront of shaping policy. Read Full Article
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