Hoyer: Health Bill to Pass No Later Than Tuesday

By Tory Newmyer
Roll Call Staff

Nov. 3, 2009, 11 a.m.

House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer (D-Md.) said Tuesday he is “hopeful” Democratic leaders will wrap up work on a package of changes to their health care overhaul today, setting up a floor vote as soon as Friday.

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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