Heard on the Hill: Like Prank-Calling the Police

By Emily Heil and Elizabeth Brotherton
Roll Call Staff

Sept. 29, 2009, 12 a.m.

Not to sound like a fear-mongering local TV news outlet (toxic mold or razor blades in Halloween candy, anyone?), but everyone — even a Congressional staffer — is at risk of identity theft. Would-be scammers picked an unlikely target last week, when they called one of the top staffers working to prevent just such schemes.

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