Senate Democrats Expand Committee Edge
By David M. Drucker
Roll Call Staff
Roll Call Staff
Jan. 13, 2009, 6:36 p.m.
The Senate Democratic Conference, flush with at least 58 Members following the 2008 elections, has increased its representation on Senate committees, replacing at least one Republican on nearly every panel with Democrats.
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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
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