Leaders Holding Ethics Bill

By John Stanton
Roll Call Staff
Aug. 13, 2007, 12 a.m.

Wary that President Bush may use a pocket veto to kill an overhaul of ethics and lobbying rules — and thereby eliminate Congress’ ability to overturn him — House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) and Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-Nev.) have indefinitely delayed sending the measure to the White House, Senate aides said.



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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

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