Everett Warns GOP on Tone of Runoff

By John McArdle
Roll Call Staff

July 9, 2008, 12 a.m.

After a string of painful special election loses this spring, House Republican leaders have made a concerted effort to flex their political muscle more in late primary races, and Alabama’s 2nd district runoff next week presents one of the first real tests of how effective those efforts have been.

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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