8/9/12

Senator Charles E. Schumer

"Senate Judiciary Committee
Subcommittee on Antitrust, Competition Policy and Consumer Rights

The Committee on the Judiciary...oversees federal law enforcement, all federal courts,
and key policy areas including ...copyright and patent law...and bankruptcy protection.

The Committee has review power over all nominations for life-time judicial appointments,
including those to the Supreme Court, as well as to key positions in the Department of Justice,
including the Attorney General and the Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation.

Senate Finance Committee
Subcommittee on Healthcare
Subcommittee on Taxation, IRS Oversight, and Long-Term Growth

...The Finance Committee writes legislation related to the U.S tax code and tax policy;
the Internal Revenue Service; trade issues, such as international trade agreements,
and tariffs and duties; many issues related to private and private pension plans,
including 401(k) plans and IRAs...

Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Committee
Subcommittee on Financial Institutions and Consumer Protection
Subcommittee on Securities, Insurance and Investment

The Senate Committee on Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs
oversees the United States’ financial system and institutions, monetary policy...

Notable Contributors

Securities & Investment $9,189,387
Lawyers/Law Firms $6,076,450
Insurance $1,418,250
Misc Finance $1,332,140
Business Services $1,304,781
Commercial Banks $1,239,675
Accountants $1,000,930
Lobbyists $871,927
Pharma/Health $485,300

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