Vets Miffed by Hackett’s Decision

By Lauren W. Whittington and Josh Kurtz
Roll Call Staff
Feb. 15, 2006, 12 a.m.

Iraq war veteran Paul Hackett’s (D) abrupt withdrawal from the Ohio Senate race late Monday sparked an outcry from some liberal activists and at least one group supporting candidates who are military veterans — even though some Democratic leaders are privately relieved because they think it avoids a bloody primary.



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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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