Office Space: Hinojosa’s Happy Family

Texas Member Puts Latino Values at Top

By Alison McSherry
Roll Call Staff

June 8, 2009, 12 a.m.

Visitors don’t have to spend more than a few minutes in Rep. Rubén Hinojosa’s (D-Texas) office before it becomes abundantly clear that family is the most important thing in his life. The seven-term Congressman — one of nine children — has five children and six grandchildren.

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