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December 3, 2010
Rangel: So Much to Be Done to Ease the Pain
WASHINGTON - Congressman Charles B. Rangel released the following statement: Now that the Ethics proceedings have passed, I will put the pain behind me as well. I will focus on lessening the pain of the American people during these challenging times in our country. There is so much to be done to help those who are struggling to put food
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December 2, 2010
House Passes Tax Relief Bill
WASHINGTON - Congressman Charles B. Rangel proudly stood with fellow Democratic members of the House in passing legislation that would permanently extend middle-class tax cuts that will help the vast majority of struggling Americans and spur economic growth."Today's bill helps provide tax relief for millions of working class and middle class Americans. It asks those with higher incomes to show
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December 1, 2010
Remembering & Fighting for Loved Ones on World AIDS Day
For over two decades, World AIDS Day has served as a way to not just remember the millions of lives that have been lost due to this deadly disease, but also celebrate the brave struggle of the millions that cope with the illness each day. For legislators and activists, it should also serve as a somber reminder of how much
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November 18, 2010
Rangel Statement Post-Ethics Committee Hearing
The final decision on sanctions for violations of the House rules will be made by the full House of Representatives. It would be inappropriate for me to comment regarding this matter.
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November 18, 2010
Rangel Apologizes
Congressman Charles B. Rangel released the following statement on November 18, 2010.Today I stood before the Ethics Committee to apologize for the embarrassment I have brought upon this body that I love dearly, and to the Members of Congress, and to my family and constituents.There has never been any corruption or personal gain in my actions as the Committee's chief
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November 18, 2010
Rangel Case: "No Evidence Of Corruption"
Congressman Charles B. Rangel released the following statement in the morning of November 18, 2010.I was gratified when I heard the Ethics Committee’s own counsel agree with me and say he found no evidence of corruption or personal gain in my investigation. I am surprised, however, that the language the Adjudicatory Subcommittee used in rendering its decision does not coincide
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November 16, 2010
Rangel Deplores Ethics Committee Findings
Congressman Charles B. Rangel released the statement following the decision made by the Adjudicatory Subcommittee, on November 16, 2010. Lawmaker Cites Committee Chief Counsel's Declaration That There Was No Evidence of Corruption or Personal Gain How can anyone have confidence in the decision of the Ethics Subcommittee when I was deprived of due process rights, right to counsel and was
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November 15, 2010
Statement of Congressman Charles Rangel on the Ethics Hearing
Congressman Charles B. Rangel issued the following statement after the Adjudicatory Subcommittee's hearing in the morning of November 15, 2010.I am very disappointed that the Ethics Subcommittee has chosen to proceed with the hearing knowing that I am without counsel. They have decided to continue the hearing on an 80-page document that I received just seven days ago by the
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November 10, 2010
Rangel: A Grateful Salute To Our Veterans
In celebration of Veterans Day, Congressman Rangel issued the following statement, to pay tribute to the veterans and soldiers in uniform: On Veterans Day, Americans will take time out to pay tribute to our military heroes. Some of us New Yorkers will march in the annual parade up Fifth Avenue. Others will visit cemeteries to pray over our deceased loved-ones.
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November 8, 2010
Rangel Remembers Yitzhak Rabin
New York - Congressman Charles Rangel released the following statement on the 15th anniversary of the shooting death of Israeli Prime Minister and Nobel Peace Prize winner Yitzhak Rabin. "Great leaders are remembered not for how long they lived but for what they accomplished with the time that they had on earth. Yitzhak Rabin continues to serve as an inspirational
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