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Schumer Legislates Like He Campaigns

By Emily Pierce
Roll Call Staff
Nov. 2, 2009, Midnight

Senate Democratic Conference Vice Chairman Charles Schumer (N.Y.) appears to approach major Congressional policy fights the same way he tackles campaigns: Figure out who or what has the best chance of winning and line up behind it.

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House Transportation and Infrastructure Chairman John Mica conducts a committee markup hearing of the American Energy and Infrastructure Jobs Act on Feb. 2.

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