Vermont Ruling Seen as Win for Status Quo

By Kate Ackley
Roll Call Staff
June 27, 2006, 12 a.m.

The Supreme Court decision Monday striking down a Vermont campaign finance law gave reform groups both a twinge of disappointment and a sense of relief. Some reform groups said they were pleased that most campaign finance laws are left untouched, while others called the decision a wake-up call that would galvanize their uphill efforts to promote public financing of elections.



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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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