Chairman Toner: What Were You Thinking?

By J. Gerald Herbert
Special to Roll Call

Sept. 28, 2006, 12 a.m.

It is not surprising to see noted campaign finance reform critic Robert Bauer pen yet another tirade about the successes of the Bipartisan Campaign Reform Act. However, it is surprising to see the current chairman of the Federal Election Commission, Michael Toner, join Mr. Bauer in thumbing his nose at enforcing the campaign finance laws.

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