I've never been a fan of Chuck Schumer. I find him frequently ineffectual and sometimes fatuous. But in the current intraparty squabble among Democrats about advancing this week's Continuing Resolution, I regret to say he and nine other Democratic colleagues were spot on. There is no way Senate Democrats should be casting a deciding vote …
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Congress averts government shutdown
Congratulations to our do-little 118th Congress, which, after weeks of inactivity and chaos, has finally passed funding to keep the U.S. government open until March. It's no surprise that only 21 percent of the American people approve of its performance. It was 19 percent in September. I'm surprised its favorability rating is that high! The …
Marjorie Arons-Barron 