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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Top lawmaker seeks subsidy review on tanker deal
Reuters: Politics. Wed, 14 May 2008
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The head of the House of Representatives Armed Services Committee, Missouri Democrat Ike Skelton, is seeking a review of any illegal subsidies' role in a refueling-aircraft contest lost by Boeing Co, a committee aide said on Wednesday.
Edwards backs Obama's White House bid
Reuters: Politics. Wed, 14 May 2008
GRAND RAPIDS, Michigan (Reuters) - Former U.S. presidential candidate John Edwards endorsed Democrat Barack Obama on Wednesday, giving a major boost to the Illinois senator's efforts to unify the party behind his bid for the White House.
Bush pushes peace, says U.S. "best friend" to Israel
Reuters: Politics. Wed, 14 May 2008
JERUSALEM (Reuters) - President George W. Bush, in the Middle East to encourage struggling Israeli-Palestinian peace talks, has emphasized historic ties with Israel saying the United States was its "oldest and best friend in the world."
House Backs Farm Bill With Numbers to Beat Veto
New York Times - Washington. Wed, 14 May 2008
The House overwhelmingly approved a $300 billion farm bill, making it probable that the measure will become law.
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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.
March 25 Election Insider
As this excursion from the frantic primary calendar unfolds, Pennsylvania is the next important primary on the horizon.
March 11 Election Insider
The Democratic Party scored a major victory last week, and unlike most current stories in politics, it had little to do with the presidential primaries.
