Democrats Make Final Push on Climate Bill

By Tory Newmyer
Roll Call Staff

June 25, 2009, 8:02 p.m.

It may have been Thursday, but it was hump day in the House for the landmark climate change bill.
With critical backing from the White House, Democratic leaders leaned into their push to round up support for the package ahead of a scheduled Friday vote. They broadcast cautious confidence while acknowledging work remains to win over some holdouts, many of them moderates.

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