Liberals Press Reid to Strip Lieberman of His Gavel

By Emily Pierce
Roll Call Staff
Nov. 2, 2009, 6:45 p.m.

Sen. Joe Lieberman (ID-Conn.) is coming under fire from liberals upset with his promise to filibuster any Senate health care reform bill that includes a public health insurance option, but it’s unclear how much support they have for punishing the Independent Democrat.



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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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