Slaughter Revels in New Role

Sunday May 15, 2005

Rep. Louise Slaughter’s desk sits just a few feet from the door where British troops stormed into the U.S. Capitol during the War of 1812. Today it is Slaughter who is doing battle. Her weapons are words and her target is the House Republican leadership. (more...)

Slaughter Takes Lead Role In Criticizing Ethics Rules

Wednesday April 20, 2005

Just four months into her job as the top Democrat on the Rules Committee, Rep. Louise Slaughter (N.Y.) has found herself at the center of a political firestorm: She’s taken on the role of leading minority critic of changes to House ethics rules. (more...)