Minnesota: Hackett Hopes to Make Case Against Paulsen

By Emily Cadei
Roll Call Staff

Oct. 29, 2009, 12 a.m.

Forensic psychiatrist Maureen Hackett (D) filed paperwork earlier this month in the 3rd district, making her the first Democrat taking formal steps toward challenging freshman Rep. Erik Paulsen (R).

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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