Two Chambers, One Message

By John Stanton
Roll Call Staff

April 28, 2008, 12 a.m.

House and Senate Republicans aim to build on last week’s sudden outburst in bicameral messaging on gas prices and the Colombia free-trade agreement as a way to remain in the public view at least through November. Their intent: to score political points against Democrats despite being in the minority and having to compete with the marquee White House race.

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