Obama’s Hill Ties Yet to Fully Pay Off

By Keith Koffler
Roll Call Staff
Nov. 4, 2009, 12 a.m.

One year ago today, as the returns came in showing then-Sen. Barack Obama (D-Ill.) had trounced Sen. John McCain (R-Ariz.) in the presidential election, it seemed the world was at Obama’s feet.



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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

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