Access to Contraceptives Essential

By Rep. Denise Majette
Special to Roll Call

March 26, 2004, 12 a.m.

Life is precious and we must protect it — and give the people of this country the tools necessary to do the same. The majority of Americans believe childbearing is a personal decision of conscience and medical necessity, often guided by deeply held beliefs. And Americans strongly oppose government intrusion in this most private decision. We affirm that reproductive choices are complex moral decisions and should not be treated simplistically.

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