HOH’s One-Minute Recess: Pelosi’s Recruitment Bust

By Emily Heil and Elizabeth Brotherton
Roll Call Staff

Oct. 2, 2009, 11:42 a.m.

Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s recent attempt to expand the Democratic ranks was a no-go, despite having a powerful ally. The California Democrat told reporters Thursday that she hoped her Republican son-in-law would be so impressed by having his favorite band, U2, wish him a happy birthday during their Tuesday night concert that he would change his political stripes in gratitude.

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