Rangel’s Finances Under Review

By Steven T. Dennis and Paul Singer
Roll Call Staff

Feb. 4, 2009, 12 a.m.

The House ethics committee is conducting a detailed investigation of the finances of Ways and Means Chairman Charlie Rangel (D-N.Y.), his office said Tuesday, though Rangel continues to contend that he expects the allegations against him to be quickly dismissed after the committee is formally organized for the 111th Congress.

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