D.C. Dining: More Than Senate Bean Soup

From Haute Cuisine to Good Grub, Washington Caters to a Bipartisan Palate

By Alison McSherry
Roll Call Staff

Nov. 17, 2008, 12 a.m.

Dining in Washington, D.C., can be an absolute delight, so long as you know where to go. From top-notch restaurants that break the bank — and are worth it — to budget-friendly eateries with personality, this town has something for everyone. The hardest part may be making the pick. Here is a list of restaurants that range from special occasion places to those that are cheap but fun.

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