New York Senators Gain Clout as Senate Majority Shifts
The shift gives Schumer and Clinton greater influence over judicial nominees and policy, with Schumer eyeing chair positions on courts and economic policy subcommittees and potential leverage for New York funding. House Republicans worry over dairy compact expansion and tax cut politics amid Jeffords’ party move.
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Vermont Senator Jeffords Leaves GOP for Independent
Vermont Senator Jim Jeffords announced he will leave the Republican Party, saying a weight is lifted as he distances himself from a conservative caucus. He noted ongoing disagreements on choice, judiciary direction, defense, energy, and the environment, expressing pride in Vermont’s independent, socially conscious tradition.
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