Omnibus Deal Within Reach

Democrats Set to Cave on Iraq

By Steven T. Dennis and Emily Pierce
Roll Call Staff

Dec. 13, 2007, 12 a.m.

Bowing to the threat of President Bush’s veto pen, Democratic leaders in the House and Senate indicated they would work with Republicans to complete an omnibus spending bill close to Bush’s budget cap while keeping most earmarks and trying to protect other Democratic spending priorities.

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