Bubba to the Rescue

By Mary Ann Akers
Roll Call Staff

July 20, 2006, 12 a.m.

Could it be salvation for Sen. Joe Lieberman (D-Conn.)? Former President Bill Clinton may be set to endorse Lieberman in his excruciatingly tougher-than-expected Democratic primary against millionaire Ned Lamont.

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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