Casino Chips Sealed Ney’s Fate

By John Bresnahan
Roll Call Staff
Sept. 18, 2006, 12 a.m.

For Rep. Bob Ney (R-Ohio), his relationship with former lobbyist Jack Abramoff may have been what first brought him to the attention of federal prosecutors, but it was two gambling trips to London in 2003 that proved to be the most damaging to his legal case.



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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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