Md. Property Tax Trips Members

April 4, 2009, 8:41 a.m.

Despite representing California’s 5th district since 2005, Rep. Doris Matsui (D) declared her permanent residence in Maryland in 2008 and was approved to receive tax benefits from the state.
The Maryland Department of Assessments and Taxation said Thursday that an individual representing Matsui contacted the state to request that the homestead designation be removed from her home in Chevy Chase — and for a bill to repay tax credits previously applied to the home.

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