Wittman’s Victory Keeps Virginia’s 1st District in GOP Hands

Dec. 11, 2007, 9:15 p.m.

Republicans won the first of two special elections that took place on Tuesday when state Del. Rob Wittman (R) defeated Iraq War veteran Philip Forgit (D) in the race to replace late Rep. Jo Ann Davis (R) in Virginia's 1st district. With 97 percent of precincts reporting Tuesday night, Wittman led with 63 percent of the vote. Forgit claimed 35 percent of the vote and Independent Lucky Narain had 2 percent.

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