Voting Reform Finds Bipartisanship Oct 26, 2009
it passed the House by voice vote, and the Senate Rules and Administration Committee is planning a hearing in the near future, said spokesman Brian Fallon ... Charles Schumer (D-N.Y.), chairman of the Senate Rules and Administration Committee, is working on a bill to modernize the voting system, said Fallon, the committee spokesman. (Roll Call)
Greening Effort Only Goes So Far Oct 21, 2009
In the Senate, the AOC takes the lead, following directions from the Senate Rules and Administration Committee. The CRS report mentions the Senate s lack of a centralized program, suggesting a Green the Senate initiative that could allow the Senate to create energy and cost savings programs that cover administrative functions not typically covered by the Architect. (Roll Call)
Omaha police search for suspect in street shooting Oct 12, 2009
Charles Schumer, D-N.Y., head of the Senate Rules and Administration Committee. Schumer says the deal means Election Systems are Inc. of Omaha, Neb. (Fresno Bee -- Nation)
Order to close office strands constituents Sep 3, 2009
The law also says the Senate Committee on Rules and Administration can determine whether more time is needed. A spokesman for US Senator Charles E. Schumer, a New York Democrat and chairman of the Senate rules committee, did not return a call seeking comment on whether he would pursue an extension on the amount of time Kennedy s office has before shutting down. (Boston Globe)
Most Kennedy Staffers Likely to Find Safe Landings Aug 29, 2009
During that time, all the staffers in Kennedy s personal office will be put on the payroll of the Secretary of the Senate and will help close up shop, said Brian Fallon, spokesman for Senate Rules and Administration Chairman Charles Schumer (D-N.Y.). Their work will include basic constituent services and archiving documents, he said, but the office will no longer start new initiatives. (Roll Call)
Senate panel OK’s easier military voting Jul 16, 2009
The Senate Rules and Administration Committee voted unanimously to approve the Military and Overseas Voter Empowerment Act. Its sponsors say they may try to add it as an amendment to a defense spending bill currently on the Senate floor so that it will become law before next year s election. (Boston Globe)
Congrats to the grads May 16, 2009
This week, the Senate Rules and Administration Committee and the Congressional Research Service released a report regarding the 2008 election that should make Americans frustrated ... Charles Schumer, chairman of the Senate Rules and Administration Committee, said at a hearing. (Sierra Vista Herald, AZ)
Report: One-fourth of overseas votes uncounted May 14, 2009
Charles Schumer, chairman of the Senate Rules and Administration Committee, said the study, while providing only a snapshot of voting patterns, "is enough to show that the balloting process for service members is clearly in need of an overhaul.". The committee, working with the Congressional Research Service, surveyed election offices in seven states with high numbers of military personnel: California, Florida, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, Texas, Washington and West Virginia. (MSNBC -- Terrorism)
Report: One-fourth of overseas votes go uncounted May 13, 2009
Charles Schumer, chairman of the Senate Rules and Administration Committee, says the study "is enough to show that the balloting process for service members is clearly in need of an overhaul.". Schumer's office says voter negligence is not thought to be a major factor since a person l 00001DE8 iving abroad must request the absentee ballot and show a clear intention to vote. (WCAX.com, VT)
Hideaway Redistricting in Full Tilt May 5, 2009
The Senate Rules and Administration Committee has already begun the process of doling out hideaways. Starting with No. 1 on the seniority list, officials give each Senator eight business hours to decide whether to switch. (Roll Call)
Economic Issues Focus Of Senator’s Visit Apr 16, 2009
Currently, her Senate assignments include membership on the Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation, Committee on Appropriations, Committee on Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs, and Committee on Rules and Administration. Sen. (Fredericksburg Standard Radio Post, TX)
GOP dead set against 59th Dem Feb 15, 2009
Charles Schumer (D-N.Y.), chairman of the Rules and Administration Committee that would oversee a dispute in the Minnesota Senate race, expressed confidence that Franken would win the case within a month. I would doubt anything is going to change, Schumer said. (Yahoo News -- Politics)
