Obama Signs Stimulus Package

By Keith Koffler
Roll Call Staff
Feb. 17, 2009, 3:59 p.m.

Returning to Denver, the city where he received the Democratic nomination, President Barack Obama on Tuesday signed the $787 billion stimulus bill, calling it a “balanced plan” that mixes tax cuts and spending while providing the public with a clear view of how the money will be spent.



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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

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