As chairman of the Democratic Senate Campaign Committee, I know first hand the important role played by the NCEC in Democratic politics. In 2006, they were a major factor in the Democrats regaining majority control of Congress. NCEC’s state-of-the-art campaign technology which they provide as an in-kind service to candidates is unmatched.
Charles E. Schumer
U.S. Senator, New York
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Bernanke Wants to Expand Fed's Market Oversight
NPR - US News. Tue, 8 Jul 2008
Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke called on Congress Tuesday to write new laws that would expand the Fed's role in preventing financial crises, such as the collapse of Bear Stearns last March. He also indicated the Fed may keep its discount window lending open to big financial firms longer.
Housing Bill Moves Slowly Through Congress
NPR - US News. Tue, 8 Jul 2008
The housing bill is inching forward though Congress with bipartisan support, while Nevada Republican Sen. John Ensign tries to attach a package of energy tax breaks. The tax breaks also have bipartisan support, but only if their cost is offset.
Plan Offered to Revamp War Powers Act
New York Times - Washington. Tue, 8 Jul 2008
Two former secretaries of state want a system of closer consultation between the White House and Congress.
Panel urges new law on government war powers
Reuters: Politics. Tue, 8 Jul 2008
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The president should be forced by law to consult Congress before going to war, a bipartisan panel including several prominent former U.S. officials said on Tuesday.
election insider
June 9 Election Insider
Now that Senator Barack Obama has secured the Democratic nomination for president, Democrats can move forward as a party to face an even more daunting task: defeating John McCain.
May 22 Election Insider
Last week's Democratic victory in the special election in Mississippi 's First District was nothing short of spectacular. This victory made Democrats a perfect three for three in special elections in 2008, all of which took place in traditionally strong GOP districts in Illinois , Louisiana , and Mississippi.
May 7 Election Insider
The North Carolina and Indiana primaries may have forced clarity upon the Democratic presidential race last night. With the math of the delegate race becoming increasingly implausible for the Clinton campaign, it is likely that the marathon race is close to a conclusion.
April 24 Election Insider
Political attention continues to be dominated by the seemingly never-ending drama for the Democratic presidential nomination, but while the Clinton and Obama camps slug it out, Democrats supporting either candidate are working tirelessly to solidify the Democratic majority in the Senate.
April 10 Election Insider
The results of the Democratic primary runoff last week suggest that a Democratic victory in the upcoming special election is very possible.
