Court Refuses Jennings’ Request to Delay Florida Appeal

June 14, 2007, 2:46 p.m.

As the House Administration Committee prepares for a hearing later this afternoon concerning news that the government’s review of a still-disputed Florida House election may take months longer than expected, Roll Call has learned that Democrat Christine Jennings suffered another setback last week when a Florida judge denied her request to delay her court case.

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