Reformers Hope to Beef Up Public Financing

Jan. 31, 2007, 12 a.m.

With major presidential contenders expected to ditch the public financing system entirely for the first time in 2008, legislation was introduced in both chambers Tuesday that would dramatically increase matching funds and spending limits for participating candidates, a plan the proposals’ authors claim may revive an ailing — and increasing irrelevant — system.

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