Appropriations Bills Face New Twists and Old Realities

By Don Wolfensberger
Roll Call Contributing Writer

June 23, 2009, 12 a.m.

This year’s appropriations process resembles our new approach to Russia: a “reset” button has been pushed, no one knows exactly where it will take us, but everyone hopes for the best.

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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