Walberg Seeks to Retake House Seat

But He May First Have to Fight a Primary Battle

July 16, 2009, 12 a.m.

Tim Walberg (Mich.) this week became the third former House Republican to officially announce a quest to reclaim his old seat, joining the ranks of former Reps. Steve Pearce (N.M.) and Steve Chabot (Ohio) in their respective rematch races against freshman Democrats.

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