Will the Supreme Court Preserve Voting Rights for Minorities?
Roll Call Contributing Writer
Most political observers with an ear to the ground are listening for rumblings of the key issues that will shape the elections of 2006. Theres no doubt that national security, the Iraq war and kitchen table concerns such as the economy, health care and education may determine the outcome. But Congressional Democrats should also pay attention to the Supreme Courts review Wednesday of the controversial Texas Congressional redistricting plan. The outcome of this case is likely to serve as a wake-up call for future redistricting battles involving members of the minority community.
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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, Its as useless as tits on a bull. But as that panels 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










