Mayor Bloomberg endorses Rep. Rangel

By VBan on  From content.usatoday.com
Democratic Rep. Charles Rangel got a boost in his tough primary, winning the endorsement of New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg.Read Full Story

Congressman Charles Rangel Charged

By Always Winning on  From 4umf.com
( 4UMF NEWS ) Congressman Charles Rangel Charged: Charlie Rangel is one lucky congressman: A federal panel is citing him for election-law violations but fining him a mere $23,000 — pocket change that likely won’t even come from his own pocket. Average New Yorkers should be so lucky. After all, this wasn’t over some minor technicality. No, the Federal Election Commission found that the Manhattan Democrat for years illegally used a rent-stabilized apartment as a campaign office. Instead of...Read Full Story

Rep. Charles Rangel: The One Percent Deserving Our Thanks

By Derrick Loving on  From huffingtonpost.com
We should use this Memorial Day as an opportunity to remember the sacrifices that American soldiers of all social and political stripes have made in defense of our country.Read More... More on Department of Veterans AffairsRead Full Story

Charles Rangel more vulnerable than ever

By Ivelin Cholakov on  From topnews1.com
Last Friday, reporters asked Rep. Charles Rangel (D-N.Y.) if President Obama was supporting his reelection campaign. “That’s a good question,” said the 81-year-old congressman, who was distributing fliers featuring a photo of himself with the president. “I would welcome asking whether or not the president opposes my reelection. Especially for the primary. I wish you would.” Read moreRead Full Story

NY Rep. Charles Rangel Censured

By steeves on  From africanaonline.com
The House of Representatives has voted to censure Rep. Charles Rangel, the longtime representative from New York. In November, an ethics panel convicted Rangel on 11 counts of breaking ethics rules. This makes Rangel the first representative to be censured since 1983. The House voted 333 to 79 to formally punish Rep. Charlie Rangel (D-N.Y.) for reflecting poorly on the institution and bringing discredit to the House. Seventy-seven Democrats and two Republicans — Reps. Peter King and Ron Paul...Read Full Story
Bloomberg Officially Says Rangel Deserves Yet Another Term
Yesterday, it was noticed that Mayor Bloomberg was part of the host committee for Congressman Charles Rangel's big 82nd birthday gala-fundraiser, suggesting that Bloomberg would endorse the embattled politician. Now Bloomberg has officially thrown his support—along with former Mayor Ed Koch's—towards Rangel. [ more › ]  
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How Charlie Rangel's Outrage Shifted From Drugs to Drug Penalties
Reading Mike Riggs' recent post about the future of marijuana reform in Congress, I was struck by the quote from Rep. Charles Rangel (D-N.Y.), which suggests how dramatically his drug policy views have changed in the last few decades: Marijuana decriminalization is an issue that will undoubtedly become more prevalent over time. Things are very different from when I chaired the House Select Committee on Narcotics Abuse and Control back in...  
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Rep. Charlie Rangel’s reelection bid endorsed by Mayor Bloomberg and former...
Rep. Charles Rangel’s in the primary fight of his life, but Mayor Bloomberg and former Mayor Ed Koch have got his back. Bloomberg and Koch Wednesday endorsed a 22nd term for the Harlem Democrat, who faces a crowded field in the June 26 contest.  
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Rep. Sander Levin replaces Rep. Charles Rangel as acting head of House Ways...
WASHINGTON — Rep. Sander Levin of Michigan was chosen Thursday as acting chairman of the tax-writing House Ways and Means Committee, a post that plays a major role in health care and billions of dollars in expiring tax cuts. Levin replaces ...  
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Fellow congressmen make first-time contributions to Rangel
Running into hard times trying to raise money for his re-election campaign, Rep. Charles Rangel, D-N.Y., is starting to get money from his colleagues in Congress. Reports filed with the Federal Election Commission show more than a dozen Democrats who have ...  
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