Safavian Fighting Back

By John Bresnahan
Roll Call Staff

Feb. 7, 2006, 12 a.m.

In the latest sign of his aggressive defense strategy, attorneys for David Safavian, the former Bush administration official who was indicted last year over his dealings with former GOP lobbyist Jack Abramoff, have challenged whether the Senate Indian Affairs Committee had the right to investigate their client.

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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