Former Members Headed to Ethics Panel

Leaders Yet to Announce Names, but an Attorney, Ex-State Legislator on List

July 21, 2008, 12 a.m.

Former lawmakers are expected to make up at least a third of the new Office of Congressional Ethics, which remains dormant more than a week after it was permitted to begin work as House leaders continue to negotiate over would-be board members.

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