California: Chu Defeats Chu to Win Solis’ Seat

By Josh Kurtz
Roll Call Staff
July 16, 2009, 12 a.m.

California Board of Equalization Vice Chairwoman Judy Chu (D) was elected to replace former Rep. Hilda Solis (D) in a low-turnout affair Tuesday. President Barack Obama called Chu Wednesday to congratulate her on being the first Chinese-American woman elected to Congress.



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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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