Owens Holds Off Hoffman to Win in New York

By Emily Cadei and Jennifer Bendery
Roll Call Staff

Nov. 4, 2009, 12:33 a.m.

Attorney Bill Owens (D) held off Conservative Party nominee Doug Hoffman in Tuesday’s special election to succeed former Rep. John McHugh (R) — a topsy turvy race dominated by national political disputes in a normally quiet corner of upstate New York.

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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