Smoking Ban Ignored at Hill Club

Democratic Restaurant Permits Cigars but Never Sought Exemption

Jan. 22, 2007, 12 a.m.

In most after-work situations, Republicans and Democrats tend to go their own way, but ever since an indoor smoking ban went into effect in Washington, D.C., the National Democratic Club seems to be the hip place to head for members of both parties.

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