Democrats Dodge Tough Immigration Vote

Nov. 8, 2009, 12:49 a.m.

House Democrats dodged a bullet Saturday night when, nearing the end of debate on the Democratic health care bill, Republicans opted not to use a procedural motion to force a vote on restricting the rights of illegal immigrants to buy insurance.

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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