How to Ensure Accurate, Secure Voting Systems

By Ray Martinez III
Special to Roll Call

Oct. 25, 2005, 12 a.m.

Preparations are now under way for another busy midterm election. While much has been written since last year’s presidential election about the need for additional election reform, the Help America Vote Act of 2002, passed by Congress with overwhelming bipartisan support, is poised to deliver further improvements in the administration of elections in 2006.

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