Senate Faces Packed Agenda

Multiple Bills Await Action

By Emily Pierce
Roll Call Staff
Dec. 3, 2007, 12 a.m.

With three weeks left until Christmas, a federal government to fund and a hefty list of other legislation to pass, Senate Democrats are crossing their fingers that the bipartisan desire to leave town for the holidays will help them unlock some of the remaining stalemates and allow them to get their work done in time.



Forget your password? Click here or
Call 202-824-6800

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

Roll Call Video Channels

Photo Slideshows

Photo

Photos of the Day (Nov. 19)

Photo

Photos of the Day (Nov. 18)

Photo

Photos of the Day (Nov. 17)

Photo

Kratovil Celebrates Veterans Day

Photo

Photos of the Day (Nov. 16)

Photo

Photos of the Day (Nov. 10)