Rangel Report: Creating Jobs, Educating Our Youth

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Creating Jobs, Educating Our Youth

June 1, 2012 Dear Friends,

The May jobs numbers are in, and while the nation added 69,000 jobs and private sector job growth continued for the 27th consecutive month, the unemployment rate grew for the first time in a year. While there are only 43 legislative days left this Congress, my Republican colleagues have no plan to create jobs, so they spent this week creating legislation that would further restrict women's already endangered right to choose. Instead of playing political games, I hope they would join my Democratic Colleagues to pass bills such as the President's Jobs Act, which will cut the payroll tax in half for 98% of American businesses and fund job training to help unemployed Americans find careers.

As you know, education is a key factor in a prosperous nation. That is why on June 4th, I will be hosting an education event to provide students, their parents, and educators the tools and information they need to make college a reality for students in our district. The program includes a keynote address from Martha J. Kanter, Under Secretary of the U.S. Department of Education. There will also be a Federal Student Aid representative to discuss the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and the net college cost calculator. The event will be held on Monday, June 4th, from 12:30pm-2:30pm, at The Frederick Douglass Academy Auditorium (2581 Adam Clayton Powell Jr. Boulevard). I hope you will join us. You can register by clicking here.

NEWS FROM THE WEEK

INTERACT WITH ME

Register Online For These Upcoming Events:

June 4, 2012: Education Event

June 11, 2012: Immigration Fair

June 14, 2012: Career Fair

June 16, 2012: SNAP Event

LGBT Pride Month

Sixty years ago, draconian hate laws made interracial marriage illegal in this country. Today, similar laws bar LGBT individuals from expressing their love to one another. As we recognize National LGBT Pride Month, I am glad to stand for equality, as I have in years past. I will continue to work with my Colleagues to see that the rights of LGBT Americans are no longer trampled on by backward social opinions.

Government Job Opportunities

Industrial Hygienist
Agency: Department of Veterans Affairs - Agency Wide
Location: New York, New York
Salary: $77,858.00 to $100,859.00 / Per Year
Open Period: Tuesday, May 29, 2012 to Monday, June 04, 2012

Railroad Safety Specialist
Agency: U.S. Department of Transportation
Location: Multiple Locations
Salary: $71,674.00 to $93,175.00 / Per Year
Open Period: Thursday, May 17, 2012 to Tuesday, June 12, 2012

NAHERC Animal Health Technician
Agency: Marketing & Regulatory Programs
Location: USDA Nationwide, United States
Salary: $13.41 to $24.16 / Per Hour
Open Period: Monday, December 05, 2011 to Tuesday, December 04, 2012

Click HERE for more!

Grants, Scholarships and Gov. Contracts

FY 2012 Commercial Driver's License Program Improvement (CDLPI) Funding
Department of Transportation: Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration
Award Ceiling: $1,500,000;
Close Date: July 2, 2012

Project Rental Assistance Demonstration Program
Department of Housing and Urban Development
Award Ceiling: $12,000,000;
Close Date: July 31, 2012

Technology Transfer of Concrete Pavement Technologies
Department of Transportation: Federal Highway Administration
Award Ceiling: $2,005,000;
Close Date: June 30, 2012

Women's Business Center Initial Grant
Small Business Administration
Award Ceiling: $150,000;
Close Date: June 15, 2012

Click HERE for more!

Click on the link above to learn about health benefits available to veterans.	Welcoming the Director of the Center For Minority Veterans to New York "Today's heroes are confronted by a host of challenges when it is time to transition to civilian life. As a Korean War veteran, I can understand the depth of these difficulties. It is our duty, as public servants, to keep our veterans informed of their possible solutions." …more
	Rangel To Receive Lifetime Achievement Award From Los Premios Latino Español Global (The Global Spanish Latino Awards) "This is a huge honor to be recognized by the Latino community. I want to thank the organizers of the ceremony for the invitation and honor of this distinguished award. I am blessed to have been given the opportunity to represent so many Latinos as their Congressman." …more
Click on the link above to learn about President Obama's plan to create jobs for Americans.	Republican Political Games Threaten America's Economy "My Democratic Colleagues and I are calling on Republicans to suspend their latest attacks on the middle class and on women's rights, and immediately vote to extend middle-income tax cuts." …more
Click on the picture above to read about the life of pioneering broadcaster Hal Jackson.	Remembering The Life Of Pioneer Radio Man Hal Jackson "I am proud to honor this great man and join our community in celebrating his life by remembering his tremendous contributions to American culture and society. The death of Hal is a great loss to our country and to New York City. We will all miss his skill and passion both behind the microphone and as a radio executive." …more
Click on the picture above to learn about the Veterans Retraining Assistance Program.	Successful Outreach For Veteran Career Assistance "The rapid response to the announcement of this program by our nation's veterans is a sign that we have answered their call to action. We need to give back to those who have served honorably. Assisting our veterans with career retraining is an important way we can show them our gratitude for defending our freedoms." …more
CHARLIE ON TV
Featured Rangel Videos Click on the link above to watch Congressman Rangel's address at the annual Faith Leaders Summit on C-SPAN 2.

To hear more about what I'm doing for you in Washington and around the District, please go to my website at www.rangel.house.gov. I also encourage you to engage with me on my Government Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, and Flickr pages.

Best regards,

Charles B. Rangel

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