Press Releases

11/2/2006
Rangel Fellows To Join Ranks Of The Foreign Service Secretary Of State Condoleezza Rice Will Administer The Oath - WASHINGTON - The first class of graduates of a landmark program supported by Congressman Charles Rangel, designed to increase diversity in the nation's diplomatic corps, will be sworn in as Foreign Service Officers during ceremonies at the State Department in Washington, DC, on Friday, November 3rd. ....more

9/21/2006
Cong. Rangel Condemns Chavez's Attack On Bush - WASHINGTON - I want to express my extreme displeasure with statements by the President of Venezuela attacking U.S. President George Bush in such a personal and disparaging way during his remarks at the United Nations General Assembly. ....more

9/14/2006
Rangel Says Padilla Decision Is America's Loss Pledges To Continue Fight On Behalf Of Dominican Student - WASHINGTON - Congressman Charles Rangel expressed disappointment with the failure of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to adjust the immigration status of Princeton University student Dan-el Padilla. ....more

9/13/2006
Tax Professionals Pick Rangel For Ways And Means Chair - WASHINGTON - Tax policy professionals are voting for Congressman Charles Rangel as their choice to take over as chairman of the powerful Committee on Ways and Means.  ....more

8/26/2006
U.S. Representative Charles B. Rangel To Deliver Weekly CBC "Message To America" - WASHINGTON - U.S. Representative Charles B. Rangel (D-NY) will deliver the weekly CBC "Message to America" radio address this Saturday, August 26, 2006.  Representative Rangel says the American people are fed up with the Iraq war and with President Bush’s leadership. ....more

8/23/2006
Call-Up Of Marine Corps Reserves Intensifies "Backdoor Draft" By Congressman Charles Rangel - WASHINGTON - The Bush Administration's decision to recall 2,500 Marine Corps veterans is not only unfair, it continues a policy of involuntary deployments in the war zones of Iraq and Afghanistan.  ....more

8/10/2006
New York Veterans Hospitals Saved Congressman Rangel Praises Va Secretary For His "Wise Decision" - WASHINGTON - Congressman Charles Rangel today praised U.S. Veterans Affairs Secretary Jim Nicholson's decision to maintain two New York veterans hospitals which had been threatened with closure. ....more

8/10/2006
Iraq: Weakening The War On Terrorism by Congressman Charles B. Rangel - WASHINGTON - As a New Yorker who has experienced 9/11, I'm grateful to the British and Pakistanis for their role in foiling the alleged plot to blow up planes flying into New York from Great Britain.   ....more

8/3/2006
It's Un-American To Wish For Someone's Death Let's Stop Celebrating Over Castro's Illness - WASHINGTON - I have been shocked and offended at the sight of people dancing in the streets over reports of President Fidel Castro's serious illness.  It is unseemly, and even un-American, to publicly wish for someone's death. ....more

7/28/2006
Amadou Ly Granted Visa To Study In U.S. - WASHINGTON - Amadou Heinz Ly, an 18-year-old immigrant from Senegal and star student in East Harlem, has been granted his wish to pursue his college studies in the U.S. ....more

7/20/2006
An Opportunity For Peace In The Middle East - WASHINGTON - Some may say, how could you be against the war in Iraq and yet support Israel's shelling of Lebanon in response to the attack by members of Hezbollah?  The reason is that, unlike Iraq, where none of the stated reasons for U.S. military action proved to be true, Israel is clearly defending itself against a violation of its borders and attack on its citizens. ....more

7/19/2006
The Fight To Renew The Voting Rights Act by Charles B. Rangel - WASHINGTON - The right to vote is a sacred democratic principal that holds a special place in the hearts of African Americans. It was never given to us nor did we ever truly inherited it. The right to vote was a precious prize for our victory in the arduous struggles to overcome the humiliations of slavery and the stigmas of segregation that culminated in the bloody battles of the civil rights era. ....more

7/19/2006
Rangel Hails Defeat Of Anti-Gay Marriage Bill - WASHINGTON - Congressman Charles Rangel applauded the defeat of the Federal Marriage Amendment in the U.S. House of Representatives on Tuesday, saying that it was high time that Republican leadership focused on the real challenges that face the country. ....more

7/11/2006
Rangel & WNBA All-Stars Distribute Food In Northern Manhattan - WASHINGTON - Congressman Charles Rangel, WNBA All-Stars Shameka Christon (New York Liberty) and Vickie Johnson (former New York Liberty – now San Antonio Silver Stars) and the international relief organization Feed The Children distributed food and personal care items to needy Northern Manhattan families on Tuesday morning July 11. ....more

6/30/2006
Rangel Introduces Effort To Ease Path To Permanent Residency - WASHINGTON - As Republican Congressional leaders in the House continue to delay much needed immigration reform, Congressman Charles Rangel has introduced legislation to relieve the anguish of thousands of immigrants who are seeking to adjust their status legally without leaving the country. ....more

6/21/2006
Cong. Rangel Introduces Bill To Keep Brilliant Immigrant Student In The U.S. - WASHINGTON - Congressman Charles Rangel today introduced legislation to provide permanent residency in the U.S. to Amadou Heinz Ly, an outstanding science student who is facing deportation to Senegal. ....more

6/20/2006
More Competition And Greater Consumer Choice Why I Voted For The Cope Act Of 2006 By Congressman Charles B. Rangel - WASHINGTON - The Communications, Opportunity, Promotion, and Enhancement Act of 2006, better known as the COPE Act, recently passed in the House 321-101.  This was a difficult vote for me, but one that I was ultimately persuaded would benefit consumers by increasing competition and choice.  I strongly supported the concept of "net neutrality" which was introduced in an amendment offered by Representative Edward Markey, the ranking Democrat on the House Subcommittee on Telecommunications and the Internet.  The aim of the amendment was to protect and preserve consumers’ access to Internet content and the services of their choice. ....more

6/19/2006
Rangel & Eli Manning Distribute Food In Upper Manhattan - WASHINGTON - Congressman Charles Rangel and New York Giants starting quarterback Eli Manning joined international relief organization Feed The Children and more than a dozen community organizations to distribute food and personal care items to needy Northern Manhattan families on Monday, June 19, 2006. ....more

6/9/2006
Rangel Praises Decision To Investigate Pinnacle Group - NEW YORK - Congressman Charles Rangel praised the efforts of Attorney General Eliot Spitzer and Manhattan District Attorney Robert Morgenthau to investigate the questionable tactics by the Pinnacle Group real estate company. ....more

6/2/2006
Rangel Celebrates Grand Opening Of GM Auto Mall In Northern Manhattan - NEW YORK - Congressman Charles Rangel happily joined Mayor Michael Bloomberg and General Motors (GM) Corporation Chairman & CEO Rick Wagoner in commemorating the grand opening of the GM Auto Mall (2485 Second Avenue) on June 2. ....more

6/2/2006
Cong. Rangel Urges Restoration Of U.S. National Security Funding To New York - WASHINGTON - Congressman Charles Rangel, outraged by a 40 percent cut in New York's federal anti-terrorism funding, today called on the Secretary of Homeland Security to reverse his decision. ....more

5/22/2006
Rangel Salutes Jewish-Americans - NEW YORK - Congressman Rangel released the following statement in honor of Jewish American Heritage Month: ....more

5/5/2006
Rangel Praises Cinco De Mayo As A Holiday For All Americans - NEW YORK - Congressman Charles B. Rangel released the following statement as he joined millions of Americans across the nation in celebrating Cinco de Mayo: "Today we celebrate Cinco de Mayo, one of the most important holidays for Mexicans and Mexican Americans in the United States and a celebration in which we should all join.....more

5/3/2006
Rangel Salutes Israel's Independence - NEW YORK - Congressman Rangel released the following statement in honor of the 58th anniversary of the establishment of the State of Israel: ....more

5/1/2006
Rangel Supports May 1 Immigration Protests - WASHINGTON - Congressman Charles Rangel praised the hundreds of thousands of people who came out across New York City and nation on Monday, May 1, to show their supports for fair and comprehensive immigration reform. ....more

4/11/2006
Tuskegee Airmen Gold Medal Bill Signed Into Law - WASHINGTON - President Bush Gives Final Approval to Congressman Rangel's Legislation Conferring Highest Congressional Award on African-American WWII Heroes ....more

3/28/2006
Cong. Rangel's Bill To Honor Tuskegee Airmen Clears Final Legislative Hurdle Legislation Awarding Congress's Highest Civilian Honor To Heroic African-american Airmen Of Wwii Awaits President's Signature - WASHINGTON - Congressman Charles Rangel today announced that his bill to honor the Tuskegee Airmen with the Congressional Gold Medal will soon be signed into law after its passage by unanimous consent in the U.S. Senate on Monday night.  ....more

3/23/2006
Cong. Rangel: If We Stay In Iraq, We Need The Draft - WASHINGTON - Congressman Charles Rangel said today that keeping U.S. troops in Iraq beyond President Bush's term in office underscores the need to reinstate the military draft. ....more

2/24/2006
Rangel Announces Pilot Program That Helps Low-Income Uptown Residents With Heating Bills - WASHINGTON - Congressman Charles Rangel announced today that CITGO, the Venezuelan-owned oil company, would begin to distribute fuel to select low-income residents in Upper Manhattan through their Low Income Heating Oil Program. ....more

2/14/2006
Rangel Reintroduces Draft Bill - WASHINGTON - Lawmaker Says Volunteer Military May be Overwhelmed by Military Challenges in Iran, North Korea and Syria requiring more troops who will have to be drafted ....more

2/3/2006
Rangel's Bill Honoring Tuskegee Airmen Nears Passage - WASHINGTON - Congressman Charles Rangel's bill honoring the Tuskegee Airmen with the Congressional Gold Medal neared passage this week as Republicans in Congress responded to an unusual alliance between the New York Congressman and Secretary of Defense Donald Rumsfeld. ....more

1/18/2006
Rangel Presenta Plan Para Brindar Liderato Honesto Y Gobierno Transparente - WASHINGTON - El Congresista Charles B. Rangel, junto con el liderazgo demócrata, anuncio hoy su visión para limpiar la corrupción que existe en Washington. ....more

1/18/2006
Cong. Rangel Unveils Plan To Clean Up House Of Representatives - WASHINGTON - Congressman Charles Rangel today joined with Democratic leaders in the House of Representatives in unveiling their "Honest Leadership, Open Government" Act, an aggressive reform package to reverse Republican abuses and protect the public trust. ....more

1/16/2006
Martin Luther King Day: The Challenge Is Left To Us - WASHINGTON - Twenty years ago, our nation marked its first national holiday celebrating the life and work of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.  As we remember and celebrate his extraordinary contributions to our nation  we are also reminded of just how much remains to be done. ....more

1/6/2006
Congressman Charles B. Rangel Proudly Marches In El Museo Del Barrio's Three Kings Celebration - WASHINGTON - Congressman Charles B. Rangel proudly joined the children and families of East Harlem in marching in El Museo del Barrio's 29th Annual Three Kings Parade. ....more

1/5/2006
Native American Tribal Contributions To Rangel Political Committees Jan. 1, 1997 - Dec. 29, 2005 - WASHINGTON - In response to Congressman Rangel's long-time advocacy on behalf of Native American sovereignty, since 1997 alone at least 18 Native American tribes have contributed to the Congressman's political committees.  Two of the tribes (highlighted below), mentioned in connection with lobbyist Jack Abramoff, accounted for 22 percent of the donations.  The Congressman has never met Mr. Abramoff and has no reason to believe that the lobbyist had anything to do with contributions to his political committees by Native Americans. ....more

1/4/2006
Jack Abramoff: A Contaminating Scandal - WASHINGTON - The case unfolding in Washington with Jack Abramoff's guilty pleas to conspiracy, fraud and tax evasion charges is likely to be one of the greatest political scandals in the nation's history.  And at the center of it will be the lobbyist, Abramoff, one of the sleaziest swindlers and manipulators to ever to hit the nation's capital. ....more

12/30/2005
Rangel Urges Chancellor Klein To Think Of The Children And Preserve The Boys Choir Of Harlem - WASHINGTON - The New York City Department of Education, in a letter sent just before Christmas, effectively terminated the Boys Choir of Harlem for a long list of administrative and bureaucratic sins allegedly committed by the leadership of the Boys Choir.  I stand today with the leadership of the Boys Choir of Harlem to say "for shame" and to call for the reversal of this mean spirited decision that will deny the young members of the Boys Choir the opportunity to continue to enjoy their extraordinary educational experience when school begins next week.  The young men of the Boys Choir of Harlem were not so naughty as to deserve this placing of coals in their Christmas stockings. If there are problems between the leadership of the Boys Choir and the Department of Education, they are between the grownups, and the children should not be made to suffer. ....more

12/22/2005
Cong. Rangel Calls For End To Transit Strike - WASHINGTON - The New York City transit strike has accomplished its objective of calling attention to labor grievances held by the Transport Workers Union.  ....more

12/18/2005
Cong. Rangel Condemns Spying On U.S. Residents - WASHINGTON - "The President Apparently Has Chosen to Ignore the Law and to Spy Upon Americans Without Accountability to Anyone." ....more

10/31/2005
At Groundbreaking, Cong. Rangel Says Harlem Pier Is Another "Important" Step In Uptown Revitalization - WASHINGTON - Cong. Charles Rangel today helped break ground for the West Harlem Piers project, which he described as "another important step" in the revitalization of Upper Manhattan. ....more

10/25/2005
In Memory Of Rosa Parks Statement By Congressman Charles Rangel - WASHINGTON - There is a little bit of Rosa Parks in all of us.  ....more

10/5/2005
Cong. Rangel Hails Agreement To Assign "Master Teachers" to Low Performing Schools - WASHINGTON - Congressman Charles Rangel today hailed the provision in the teachers union contract settlement that will provide for the assignment of "master teachers" to the city's lowest performing schools.  ....more

9/16/2005
President's Recovery Proposal Is An Opportunity To Address Issues Of Poverty - WASHINGTON - In his speech last night President Bush stated that the disproportionate number of African Americans among the poorest victims of Hurricane Katrina was due to years of discrimination and denial of opportunity.  I commend the President for acknowledging this fact and for recognizing in his plan the need for specific assistance to this disadvantaged community.  But the harsh reality is that poverty in America afflicts people of all races and colors. ....more

9/2/2005
Bush Policies Are To Blame For Hurricane Catastrophe - WASHINGTON - Just as in Iraq, President Bush's policies and unbelievable mismanagement on the domestic front have brought pain and suffering to American people.  ....more

9/1/2005
Cong. Charles Rangel and Teachers College President Arthur Levine to Call for Greater Incentives for Excellent Teachers To Work In The City's Most Challenging Schools - NEW YORK - ....more

8/24/2005
When A Man Of God Incites Murder - WASHINGTON - How would the Bush Administration respond if, say, Rev. Jesse Jackson, encouraged the assassination of a foreign leader?  This week, when Rev. Pat Robertson said "we really ought to go ahead" and assassinate President Hugo Chavez of Venezuela, all  Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld had to say was that "our department doesn't do that type of thing." ....more

8/3/2005
Iraq War: When Will The Killing Stop? By Congressman Charles Rangel - WASHINGTON - With the deaths of 21 Marines in two days this week, the body count of U.S. troops killed in Iraq rose dramatically to 1,815 and counting.  Even as newspapers and TV stations broadcast the death toll, we were still counting on the churches, synagogues and mosques to show that they recognize the inhumanity of this immoral war. ....more

8/1/2005
Mourning The Loss Of Sudanese Vice President John Garang - WASHINGTON - Today I mourn the passing of John Garang, Vice President of Sudan, and leader of the Sudan People's Liberation Movement (SPLM). I also send my condolences to Vice President Garang's wife and family, as well as the people of Sudan for this tragic loss. ....more

7/27/2005
Congressman Rangel's Message To President Bush On The Pastors For Peace Caravan To Cuba "If You Won't Help, Get Out Of The Way" - WASHINGTON - For the past decade, Rev. Lucius Walker and supporters of Pastors for Peace have taken caravans of humanitarian supplies to Cuba without interference from the U.S. government.    It is shameful that this year, in the wake of the massive destruction caused by Hurricane Dennis, their mission is being thwarted by an outdated and unreasonable U.S. policy. ....more

7/18/2005
Blacks In The Western Hemisphere: "We Are All From Africa" - WASHINGTON - The U.S. House of Representatives took an important step today toward improving America's understanding of the hemisphere and appreciation of the people who populate it by voting 382-6 to approve my resolution acknowledging the African descendants of the transatlantic slave trade.   ....more

7/18/2005
Congressman Rangel Welcomes Fellows Preparing For Diplomatic Careers - WASHINGTON - Lawmaker Predicts Graduate Students in Rangel International Affairs Diversity Program Will Become the "Best Ambassadors We Have Ever Had" ....more

7/13/2005
Keeping Darfur In Our Thoughts And Prayers - WASHINGTON - Today I join with other Congressional Colleagues in expressing my strong support for the National Weekend of Prayer and Reflection for Darfur. The violence and ongoing humanitarian challenges that the people of Darfur continue to face necessitate that we keep them in our thoughts and prayers, and continue to ensure that the Darfur issue remains firmly within the purview of US policymakers, until a final resolution is reached. ....more

7/11/2005
In Memory Of Luther Vandross - WASHINGTON - I join my constituents and fans around the world in celebrating the life of Luther Vandross, and  I call on the US Congress to remember the legacy of the legendary R&B singer, humanitarian, and community activist, Mr. Luther Vandross, who died on Friday July 1st from health problems resulting from a stroke in 2003. ....more

7/1/2005
Cong. Rangel Meets His Fellows In Singapore - WASHINGTON - As a member of the delegation visiting Singapore recently to push the case for bringing the Summer Olympic Games to New York, probably the last thing Congressman Charles B.  Rangel expected was a personal welcoming committee. ....more

7/1/2005
Congressman Charles Rangel Hails Recognition Of Afro-Descendants In The Americas - WASHINGTON - Congressman Charles Rangel today hailed the approval by a Congressional committee of his legislation recognizing the struggles of African-descendants in the Caribbean and Latin America. ....more

6/23/2005
The New G.I. Bill: Something Worth Fighting For Statement By: Congressman Charles Rangel - WASHINGTON - This week, we commemorate the 61st anniversary of the G.I. Bill.  The bill was enacted in 1944 to support our troops returning from World War II with educational benefits, home loans and medical assistance.  This legislation greatly impacted my life.  ....more

6/21/2005
Justice Delayed, But Justice Finally Served - WASHINGTON - Exactly 41 years after the brutal murders of James Chaney, Andrew Goodman, and Michael Schwerner, justice has finally been served in Mississippi. I welcome the verdict of the Mississippi jury that found Edgar Ray Killen guilty of three counts of manslaughter in the deaths of these three civil rights activists. While murder convictions would have been preferred in this case, Mississippi has taken an important step in race relations by finally convicting Killen of the crimes he proudly and publicly took credit for, but was not charged in a Mississippi that would not recognize the killings of African-Americans or those who supported their cause as a crime. ....more

6/14/2005
Apologies For Lynching Are Welcome, But Reparations Are In Order - WASHINGTON - I welcome the formal apology to African Americans offered by the U.S. Senate for its culpability in blocking legislation to outlaw lynching for more than century. ....more

6/9/2005
Rep. Rangel Comment Following White House Meeting With President Bush On CAFTA - WASHINGTON - The President today emphasized the importance to U.S. security of the United States' longstanding friendship with the countries of Central America and the Dominican Republic.....more

6/9/2005
Rep. Rangel Opposes Current Implementation Schedule Of Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative - WASHINGTON - Congressman Charles Rangel has reiterated his opposition to aspects of the Bush Administration's Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative (WHTI), due to inequities in the Initiative's implementation. ....more

6/8/2005
There Goes Abe Foxman Again - WASHINGTON - Cong. Charles Rangel today criticized remarks by Abe Foxman of the Anti-Defamation League which he said were part of an effort to divide African-Americans and Jews. ....more

5/27/2005
My Position On The DR-CAFTA, Statment By Cong. Charles B. Rangel - WASHINGTON, May 27, 2005 -- I strongly support the right free trade agreement with Central America and the Dominican Republic. I have been working to expand trading ties with our friends and neighbors in the region since President Reagan proposed the Caribbean Basin Initiative (CBI) in 1983. In 1999-2000, I was proud to join with other Democrats and Republicans to lead the largest expansion of the CBI program in its history. ....more

5/27/2005
Cong. Rangel Calls On Goldstar Mothers To Admit Immigrant Mom Whose Son Was Killed In Combat In Afghanistan - WASHINGTON, May 27, 2005 -- Lawmaker Says Organization Should Change Rules to Allow Non-Citizens ....more

5/26/2005
Congressman Charles Rangel Renews Call For Military Draft - WASHINGTON, May 26, 2005 -- Lawmaker Says Desperate Measures to Bolster Dwindling Recruitment Highlight Concerns About an Impending Collapse of the Voluntary System ....more

5/26/2005
Memorial Day 2005 Statement By Cong. Charles B. Rangel - WASHINGTON, May 26, 2005 -- As we celebrate Memorial Day 2005 I believe the thoughts and prayers of all Americans should be with the families of the brave men and woman who are serving their county and most especially those who have given their lives in service to this great nation. We honor the service of those stationed in Iraq and Afghanistan and pray that they will safely return to their families. Throughout the history of our great country we have undertaken the charge of preserving, protecting and defending democracy and the unparalleled democratic ideal. I am a proud veteran of the Korean War and I stand firmly committed to fully funding veterans' health care and meeting our moral obligation to the rapidly growing number of veterans. It is unconscionable that Republicans have continually attempted to shortchange our veterans. ....more

5/13/2005
Mexican President's Remarks Highlight Need For Immigration Reform - WASHINGTON, May 13, 2005 -- Cong. Rangel Says System Exploits Black and Mexican Workers ....more

5/13/2005
Cong. Rangel Says President Bush Should Appeal For Military Volunteers - WASHINGTON, May 13, 2005 -- New York Congressman Urges Bush to Spend Political Capital Calling on Americans to Sacrifice to Bolster Military ....more

5/4/2005
Where I Stand On The West Side Stadium - WASHINGTON, May 4, 2005 -- Before the West Side stadium became the subject of controversy, I strongly supported the city's efforts to stage the Olympics in our great city, and I still do.  When it became known that an Olympic Stadium was the central requirement to host the Games and a West Side location was the only alternative, I accepted the stadium as the only hope to attract the Games, which promise permanent economic benefits to the city. ....more

4/26/2005
Weapons Of Mass Destruction: Case Closed - WASHINGTON, April 26, 2005 -- If anyone was inclined to believe the Bush Administration's original arguments in favor of invading Iraq, all hopes have now been dashed by the President's own weapons inspector. ....more

4/6/2005
On His Appointment to a U.S. Congressional Delegation to the Funeral Of Pope John Paul II, Statement by Congressman Charles B. Rangel - WASHINGTON, April 6, 2005 -- "It is a true honor to have been asked by Speaker Dennis Hastert and House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi to be a part of the US delegation to Rome to attend Pope John Paul II's funeral on April 7 and 8. I am very grateful that I will be able to celebrate this extraordinary man's life and to pay our respects, on behalf of New York and the nation, one last time. ....more

3/22/2005
Rangel Salutes Consumer Advocate Florence Rice On Her 86th Birthday - WASHINGTON, March 22, 2005 -- Congressman Charles B. Rangel honored consumer advocate Florence M. Rice on her 86th birthday last Tuesday, presenting her with a Certificate of Congressional Recognition. ....more

3/22/2005
Iraq War Anniversary: Silence Is The Worst Failure - WASHINGTON, March 22, 2005 -- As we reflect on the second anniversary of the war in Iraq, I am struck most by the fact that so few people have focused on the 1,500 young Americans killed and more than 11,000 maimed.  The 20,000 GI's wounded in non-combat incidents--most of them seriously--are not even counted in public casualty reports. The tens of thousands of innocent Iraqis who have lost their lives are barely mentioned as anything more than collateral damage. ....more

3/16/2005
Cong. Rangel Supports Goals of Mayor's Commission on Construction Jobs - WASHINGTON, March 16, 2005 -- Cong. Charles Rangel said today that he supported the goal of the Mayor's Commission on Construction Jobs to provide employment for unemployed and underemployed New Yorkers. ....more

2/8/2005
In Memory of Ossie Davis: Trailblazing Actor and Unwavering Advocate for Social Justice - WASHINGTON, February 8,  2005 -- I am deeply saddened by the passing of my dear friend, Ossie Davis, a preeminent American actor, writer for stage and screen, and director who played an even larger leading role in advancing the rights of African Americans and in making our nation a better place. ....more

2/4/2005
Rangel Laments the Passing of Ossie Davis - WASHINGTON, February 4, 2005 -- I am deeply saddened to learn of the passing of a dear friend, Ossie Davis an eminent African-American actor, playwright, producer, screenwriter and director who played a leading role in advancing the nation’s Civil Rights Movement. ....more

1/3/2005
In Remembrance of the Honorable Shirley Chisholm - WASHINGTON, January 3,  2005 -- "As we mourn the passing of my longtime colleague and friend, Shirley Chisholm, on the eve of the 109th Congress, we are reminded of her extraordinary contribution to the political empowerment of African-Americans and women in America. ....more

12/29/2004
MAYBE NEXT YEAR by Congressman Charles B. Rangel - WASHINGTON, December 29, 2004 -- As we close out the year 2004 with a catastrophic earthquake and tidal wave in Asia, we are reminded of the power of nature and the frailty of humankind.   Even as we mourn for the tens of thousands of our brothers and sisters who have perished in that natural disaster, I remember, with bitter sadness, the calamities wrought on our nation by the deliberate actions of our leaders. ....more

12/28/2004
Rangel Fellowships Offer Opportunities For Careers In The Diplomatic Corps - WASHINGTON, December 28, 2004 -- College seniors or graduate students interested in pursuing careers in the State Department diplomatic corps have until January 28th to submit their applications to compete for ten graduate school fellowships available under the Charles B. Rangel International Affairs Program.  ....more

10/5/2004
Press Conference: 2:00 P.M. Today Room H-322 The Vote On The Bill To Reinstate The Draft Is A Political Maneuver To Protect The President - WASHINGTON, October 5, 2004 -- The Republican leadership decision to place the draft legislation on the Suspension Calendar is a political maneuver to kill rumors of the President's intention to reinstate the draft after the November election. ....more

9/29/2004
Cong. Rangel's Bill To Name Sgt. Riayan Tejeda Post Office Passes House - WASHINGTON, September 29, 2004 -- A bill introduced by Cong. Charles Rangel to name a post office in Washington Heights in honor of Sergeant Riayan A. Tejeda, the first Dominican killed in the Iraq War, was passed by the House of Representatives this week. ....more

9/28/2004
Cong. Rangel Welcomes $50 Million Hurricane Relief Package For The Caribbean - WASHINGTON, September 28, 2004 -- New York Lawmaker, After Interceding with Secretary Powell, Urges President Bush To Do More ....more

9/16/2004
Cong. Rangel Appeals For Emergency Aid To Puerto Rico As New Hurricane Kills Three And Ravages Island - WASHINGTON, September 16, 2004 -- Cong. Rangel Mourns Loss of Lives and Appeals for Help for Those Made Homeless ....more

8/6/2004
Cong. Rangel Recognizes Mrs. Arden Shelton As "Partner And Supporter" Of Her Late Husband - WASHINGTON, August 6, 2004 -- Cong. Charles Rangel today recognized Mrs. Arden Shelton, the talented singer and devotee of the arts, who is the widow of Dr. Marvin L. Shelton, the pioneering orthopedic surgeon who died last month at the age of 72.  They were married for 48 years and have four children. ....more

7/26/2004
Cong. Charles Rangel Votes For Tough Action By President Bush To Halt Genocide In Sudan - WASHINGTON, July 26, 2004 -- Cong. Charles Rangel took another step last week in his efforts to stop the slaughter of innocent civilians in the Sudan, supporting a vote in the House of Representatives for tough action by President Bush to bring a halt to the atrocities. ....more

6/14/2004
Katherine Dunham And Lionel Hampton Honored By U.S. House In Bills Sponsored By Cong. Rangel - WASHINGTON, June 14, 2004 -- The U.S. House of Representatives today passed legislation introduced by Congressman Charles Rangel honoring two American cultural icons, Katherine Dunham, the groundbreaking dancer and choreographer, and the late Lionel Hampton, one of America's greatest jazz musicians. ....more

6/7/2004
Cong. Rangel Offers Condolences To Family Of Ronald Reagan - WASHINGTON, June 7, 2004 -- Cong. Charles Rangel today expressed his condolences to the family of President Ronald Reagan following the death of the 40th president of the  United States last weekend at the age of 93. ....more

6/2/2004
Cong. Rangel To Mark D-day Invasion With Ceremonies In Normandy - WASHINGTON, June 2, 2004 -- Cong. Charles Rangel will be part of a high-level Congressional delegation announced today by House Speaker J. Dennis Hastert that will travel to England and France this week to participate in ceremonies paying tribute to the 60th anniversary of the D-Day invasion.....more

5/26/2004
Congressman Rangel Urges Prompt Action For Dominican And Haitian Flood Victims - WASHINGTON, May 26, 2004 -- Congressman Charles B. Rangel today called on the U.S. government for a generous response to pleas for assistance from the Dominican Republic to alleviate the suffering of the victims of floods which ravaged the Dominican Republic and Haiti this week.  ....more

5/11/2004
Cong. Charles Rangel Honored By University Of The District Of Columbia - WASHINGTON, May 11, 2004 -- In recognition of his contributions in government and in the U.S. military, Congressman Charles Rangel has been presented with an Honorary Doctorate of Humane Letters by the University of the District of Columbia (UDC). ....more

5/10/2004
Cong. Charles Rangel Hails Reopening Of Emmett Till Case - WASHINGTON, May 10, 2004 -- Cong. Charles Rangel today hailed the decision by the Justice Department to reopen the investigation into the death of Emmett Till, the 14-year-old Black teenager whose brutal murder in 1955 riveted the nation's attention on the issue of Southern racism. ....more

5/6/2004
Cong. Rangel Calls On Congress To Impeach Defense Secretary Rumsfeld - WASHINGTON, May 6, 2004 -- Cong. Charles Rangel (D-N.Y.), a member of Congress since 1971 and a Korean war combat veteran, today called for the impeachment of Secretary of Defense Donald Rumsfeld unless he resigns or President Bush removes him from office. ....more

5/5/2004
In Recognition Of Cinco De Mayo Extension Of Remarks - WASHINGTON, May 5, 2004 -- ....more

4/30/2004
Cong. Rangel Protests Plan To Block "Nightline" Tribute To Troops Killed In Iraq - WASHINGTON, April 30, 2004 -- Cong. Charles Rangel today strongly protested a plan by a group of ABC television affiliate stations to block the reading of the names of soldiers killed in Iraq during tonight's broadcast of "Nightline." ....more

4/28/2004
Condoleeza Rice: Facts Didn't Matter Statement By Hon. Charles B. Rangel - WASHINGTON, April 28, 2004 -- I commend National Security Advisor Condoleezza Rice for appearing today before the Democrats in the House of Representatives to explain President Bush's reasons for invading Iraq.  ....more

4/15/2004
Representative Rangel Delivers Remarks Regarding War In Iraq At The National Press Club - WASHINGTON, APRIL 15, 2004 -- ....more

4/14/2004
Cong. Rangel Will Host A Community Forum On Changes In The Medicare Program - WASHINGTON, April 13, 2004 -- On Wednesday, April 14th, at 10 a.m. to noon, Cong. Charles Rangel will host a community forum to discuss the impact of recent changes in the Medicare Program.  The event will be held at the Harlem Hospital auditorium, 506 Lenox Avenue.  ....more

4/13/2004
Cong. Rangel And Sen. Schumer Demand: Reopen Emmett Till Case - WASHINGTON, April 13, 2004 -- Cong. Charles Rangel and Sen. Charles Schumer, citing the discovery of new evidence that may solve one of the most infamous crimes of the 20th century, today called on Attorney General John Ashcroft to reopen the investigation of the abduction, murder and mutilation of Emmett Till. ....more

4/6/2004
Congressman Rangel And Nielsen Media Research Announce That Nielsen Will Reschedule Launch Of Local People Meters In New York City To June 3 - WASHINGTON, April 6, 2004 -- New York, NY - In response to criticism of the impact of new people meter technology upon the measurement of viewer support of programming featuring African Americans and Latino performers, Congressman Charles B. Rangel joined the Nielsen Media Research Company in announcing a postponement of the implementation of the people meter and the formation of a task force to study means of assuring the accurate counting of African American and Latino viewers. ....more

3/26/2004
Cong. Charles Rangel Touted For Vice President Magazine Reports 'Democratic Insiders' View New York Lawmaker As Possible Choice For Kerry Running Mate - WASHINGTON, March 26, 2004 -- Congressman Charles Rangel is being floated on a list of potential candidates for vice president on the ticket headed by Senator John Kerry, according to a Washington news magazine.  ....more