Administration Must Set Real Benchmarks

By Rep. Ike Skelton
Special to Roll Call
Dec. 2, 2005, 12 a.m.

The frustration recently demonstrated on the floor of the House of Representatives reflected the frustration of many with the current course of the war in Iraq. American lives continue to be lost as attacks continue in Iraq, and the American people are not seeing the progress that would make them believe American forces will be able to be come home anytime soon.



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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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