Watchdog Groups Renew Call for Hearings on Burris
By Jennifer Yachnin
Roll Call Staff
Roll Call Staff
June 2, 2009, 2:06 p.m.
Government reform advocates renewed calls Tuesday for the Senate Ethics Committee to hold a public hearing on its review of Sen. Roland Burris’ (D-Ill.) appointment to the chamber by then-Gov. Rod Blagojevich (D).
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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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