Guilty Plea Shines Light on Illicit Gifts
Roll Call Staff
Former Republican aide Trevor Blackann pleaded guilty Thursday to filing a false tax return for not reporting more than $4,100 in gifts from lobbyists, and he will assist federal prosecutors in the corruption investigation of former lobbyist Jack Abramoff and his associates.
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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, Its as useless as tits on a bull. But as that panels 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










