Palin, Biden Go Toe-to-Toe

Oct. 2, 2008, 11:40 p.m.

Republican vice presidential candidate Gov. Sarah Palin of Alaska tonight held her own in a debate with her Democratic opponent, Sen. Joseph Biden of Delaware, addressing a range of topics with apparent knowledge – or at least strong preparation – and avoiding the type of major gaffes her backers had feared could sink the struggling campaign of Republican presidential nominee Sen. John McCain of Arizona.

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