Oh, About That Promise

April 9, 2008, 12 a.m.

A campaign finance reform group is reminding presumptive Republican presidential nominee Sen. John McCain (Ariz.) of his earlier pledge to opt into the presidential public financing system, which could lie dormant this year as both parties’ candidates expect to spend $1 billion-plus combined on the presidential primaries and general elections.

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