Celebrities Fete Cindy McCain, Charity Work

By Ruth Lonvick
Roll Call Staff

Sept. 4, 2008, 7:26 p.m.

The stars came out for Cindy McCain this afternoon at a tribute luncheon at the Minneapolis Hilton. The star-studded event was hosted by television personality Elizabeth Hasselbeck and featured guest appearances by actor Jon Voight, country singer Clay Walker and three Olympians. Carly Fiorina, a top economic adviser to Cindy McCain’s husband, Republican presidential nominee John McCain (Ariz.), also made an appearance.

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