Boehner Laughs at Pelosi’s Take on Tuesday’s Election

Nov. 5, 2009, 4:58 p.m.

House Minority Leader John Boehner (R-Ohio) on Thursday dismissed Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s (D-Calif.) assertion that the two Congressional races won by Democrats in California and New York reflected the mood of the country on health care reform.

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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