Congressman Charles Rangel

Democratic Rep. Charles Rangel got a boost in his tough primary, winning the endorsement of New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg.Read Full Story

( 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

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

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

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