Former Carnahan Opponent Pleads Guilty

By John McArdle
Roll Call Staff

Aug. 26, 2009, 4:30 p.m.

Missouri state Sen. Jeff Smith (D) pleaded guilty to two counts of obstruction of justice in federal district court and then resigned his seat in the Legislature on Tuesday five years after he illegally coordinated the release of negative postcards in his 2004 primary against now-Rep. Russ Carnahan (D) in the 3rd district.

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