Smooth Return for Lieberman?

Caucus Expects Unity in Sept.

Aug. 14, 2006, 12 a.m.

Even as Sen. Joe Lieberman presses ahead with an Independent candidacy and many of his one-time Senate allies shift their support to his political rival, key Democrats aren’t anticipating outward signs of friction between the Connectictut lawmaker and his colleagues when Congress reconvenes next month.

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