Democrats Face ‘Balancing Act’ on Iraq

By Emily Pierce
Roll Call Staff
Sept. 6, 2007, 12 a.m.

With long-awaited reports on the political and military situation in Iraq looming on the Congressional horizon, Senate Democrats find themselves feeling uncertain in their approach to the Iraq War, even as the chamber’s Republicans appear much more comfortable supporting the continuation of President Bush’s “surge” strategy.



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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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