Obama-Clinton Fight Hits Hill

Clyburn Stays Neutral in S.C.

By Lauren W. Whittington
Roll Call Staff

Jan. 16, 2008, 12 a.m.

Days after injecting himself into a conversation about race in the presidential contest, House Majority Whip James Clyburn (D-S.C.) reiterated his neutrality on Tuesday and — echoing the calls of the top two Democratic candidates — sought to bring the debate back to substantive issues.

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