Stevens Pressed to Explain Home Renovations

By Paul Singer
Roll Call Staff

Oct. 17, 2008, 5:30 p.m.

Sen. Ted Stevens (R-Alaska) struggled Friday afternoon to explain how renovations appeared at his home that he claims he didn’t like and had not asked for, saying that he did not know who was doing the work or how he would be paying for it.

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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