The Rose Garden: Biden’s Ambitions May Define His Role

By Keith Koffler
Roll Call Staff
Feb. 23, 2009, 12 a.m.

Vice President Joseph Biden is already busy carving out a starring role for himself in the administration. He’s staffed up with serious people, putting Ron Klain, who was chief of staff to Vice President Al Gore, in charge of the VP’s office while adding well-known economist Jared Bernstein to provide advice and respected former Time reporter Jay Carney to do communications.



Forget your password? Click here or
Call 202-824-6800

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

Roll Call Video Channels

Photo Slideshows

Photo

Photos of the Day (Nov. 19)

Photo

Photos of the Day (Nov. 18)

Photo

Photos of the Day (Nov. 17)

Photo

Kratovil Celebrates Veterans Day

Photo

Photos of the Day (Nov. 16)

Photo

Photos of the Day (Nov. 10)