Hill Climbers: Triumphant Return

By Kristin Coyner
Roll Call Staff

July 6, 2009, 12 a.m.

If politics is a calling, then those who heed the call tend to follow a typical progression from college internships and campaign work to Hill staffer. But Washington, D.C., is not always that simple. Instead, Capitol Hill stands out as a place where individuals are drawn to leave successful careers in the hope of, all clichés aside, making a difference.

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