Visiting Jefferson’s Hometown

Charlottesville Illustrates the Southern Charm of This Founding Father

By John McArdle
Roll Call Staff

Oct. 16, 2008, 12 a.m.

Thomas Jefferson was one Founding Father whose love of country was perhaps only equaled by his love of the written word. And the man who helped design the Capitol and found the Library of Congress once made two very astute observations when it came to the idea of taking time off of work to go on vacation.

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