Kirk Faces Criticism After Out-of-the-Gate Stumble

By Shira Toeplitz
Roll Call Staff
July 14, 2009, 12 a.m.

Republicans from Washington, D.C., to Chicago are frustrated with Rep. Mark Kirk — their likely 2010 Senate nominee — because of the way he handled a potential primary challenge last week from the state party chairman.



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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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