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Visiting the White House Is Dandy, but Other Presidents Lived Nearby

By Alison McSherry
Roll Call Staff
Oct. 16, 2008, 12 a.m.

On Jan. 1, 1801, John and Abigail Adams opened up the White House for a New Year’s Day reception. It wasn’t necessary to have an invitation, so Washingtonians lined up to shake the hand of the president and his wife and indulge in some refreshments.



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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

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