FCS Is Key to Army Modernization

By Rep. Silvestre Reyes
Special to Roll Call

May 23, 2007, 12 a.m.

Many military platforms have catchy names such as Raptor and Tomcat that sound more like school mascots than weapons systems. The Army, however, has selected the utilitarian title of Future Combat Systems for what is an innovative and exciting new program being tested by the soldiers of today to serve the soldiers of today and tomorrow.

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