By Hunter Walker 12/01/11 8:15pm

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Roundup: Schumer Is Optimistic; More Troubles For William Boyland Jr.

Senator Chuck Schumer said he thinks the Democrats can pick up Senate seats in 2012.

The chief of staff for Embattled Assemblyman William Boyland Jr. was arrested on bribery and conspiracy charges.

Senator Kirsten Gillibrand wants to pass a bill prohibiting insider trading by members of Congress, their families and staff.

Rick Perry said he thinks Senator Gillibrand’s bill will actually make it harder to prosecute insider traders.  Read More

By Chris Clemans and Hunter Walker 11/11/11 5:47pm

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Congressman Bob Turner (Getty)

Congressman Turner Speaks Out Against Anti-Semitic Hate Crime, Wherever It May Be

Congressman Bob Turner released a press release earlier this afternoon regarding the hate crime that took place in Flatbush early this morning leaving three cars torched and anti-Semitic graffiti scrawled on nearby benches. The crime occurred outside his district, but Congressman Turner is never shy about seeking goodwill in the Jewish community.   Read More