Ney Vows to Fight Despite Poll Showing

By Lauren W. Whittington
Roll Call Staff

July 11, 2006, 12 a.m.

With the candidate-withdrawal window narrowing in Ohio, embattled Rep. Bob Ney (R) said he is not facing any increased pressure from party leaders to step aside while there is still time to remove his name from the November ballot — and he reiterated on Monday he wouldn’t succumb to any.

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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