Open Congress : News Articles for Rep. Charles B. Rangel [D, NY-13]

Democratic Lawmakers Stand Up for IRS Workers

2013-05-17T01:00:00Z

...jobs, and there are thousands and thousands of good, solid, hardworking Americans who work every day to run this system.” Rep. Charlie Rangel, D-N.Y., expressed concern for the impact this scandal will have on the IRS workforce. He said Democrats and

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Ousted IRS Director Miller: 'I Never Said I Didn't Do Anything Wrong'

2013-05-17T01:00:00Z

...is not Democratic and Republican. It involved the credibility of government as it relates to American citizens," said Rep. Charlie Rangel, D-N.Y. Republicans, however, had a different take. "This revelation goes against the very principles of free speec

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IRS Acting Chief Apologizes, But Defends His Actions

2013-05-17T01:00:00Z

...‘We’re just incompetent,’” Roskam said. Several Democrats on the committee, including Rep. Joseph Crowley (D-N.Y.) and Charlie Rangel (D-N.Y.), showed more outrage over their allegation of past targeting of liberal groups under the Bush administ

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Heh: Charlie Rangel suddenly concerned about respecting the tax system

2013-05-17T01:00:00Z

...with community inside every eBook. Try one today, or pick up your favorite authors in paperback and hardcover. Rep. Charlie Rangel, the New York Democrat who was famously censured by the House of Representatives for not paying 17 years worth of taxes on

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Rep. Charlie Rangel: "Wrong to Abuse the Tax System"

2013-05-17T01:00:00Z

...are well founded. But the biggest example of so-called scandal "overreach" on Friday may have come from Democratic Rep. Charles Rangel (N.Y.). In case you're not familiar with the congressman, here's a quick primer. Elected from a Harlem district in 197

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The BO Scandals: May 16, 2013

2013-05-16T01:00:00Z

...to be proud of how little he knows about the AP and IRS scandals. (Read Full Story) Rangel: Obama answers not enough Rep. Charlie Rangel (D-N.Y.) said Wednesday that he believes President Barack Obama owes the American public explanations for both the s

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Crisis Management

2013-05-16T01:00:00Z

...truthful and available to the media. So far, this administration is falling far behind in crisis communication. Rep. Charlie Rangel, D-N.Y., said Wednesday on MSNBC's "Morning Joe" regarding the seizure of phone records and the IRS: "I think this is jus

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Derek Wolfe: Service not required

2013-05-15T01:00:00Z

...societal issues. Because so few people know others who have served, the experience is unimaginable. In February, Rep. Charlie Rangel (D– NY) introduced a bill that would require mandatory military service for all Americans. I’ve always joked with my

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Rangel: Obama answers not enough

2013-05-15T01:00:00Z

...Charlie Rangel (D-N.Y.) said Wednesday that he believes President Barack Obama owes the American public explanations for both the seizure of Associated Press phone records by the Department of Justice and the IRS targeting of conservative groups. “I d

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Rangel says Obama's answers so far about the DOJ aren't good enough

2013-05-15T01:00:00Z

...Charlie Rangel would like President Obama to offer a better explanation for why the Justice Department collected phone records for the Associated Press. "I don't think anyone truly believes that the president has given a sufficient answer for America, m

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Rangel: Obama hasn’t fully explained DOJ phone records seizure

2013-05-15T01:00:00Z

...were going to do this, and he has to tell America, including me, what was this national security question,” he added. Rep. Charlie Rangel (D-N.Y) said Wednesday that the Obama administration had failed to provide an adequate explanation for the Justic

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Dem Rep. Rangel On Obama’s Handling Of AP Scandal: No One ‘Truly Believes’ He’s Given ‘Sufficient Answer’

2013-05-15T01:00:00Z

...Charlie Rangel (D-NY) took to MSNBC on Wednesday morning to respond to the frenzy surrounding the Justice Department’s gathering Associated Press phone records. While Rangel rejected the comparison to Richard Nixon, he did critically note that Preside

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Former Gov. David Paterson doesn’t shut the door on House run

2013-05-14T01:00:00Z

...in Albany, the former governor was asked by host Fred Dicker if he has any interest in the seat currently held by Rep. Charlie Rangel, an 82-year-old Harlem Democrat who has held office since 1971. “I can almost put it to bed and say no,” Paterson s

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Former NY Gov. David Paterson Keeps Run For Charlie Rangel's Seat On The Table

2013-05-14T01:00:00Z

...Paterson, during an Albany radio appearance this morning, said he's been "approached" about running for Congress if Harlem Rep. Charlie Rangel decides to retire -- and didn't rule the idea out. “I love public service, I love the people who do it,” P

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IRS, Better Known as the 'Internal Retaliation Service'

2013-05-13T01:00:00Z

...Retaliation. The IRS, in the tradition of former Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner and current Congressional rapscallion Rep. Charlie Rangel (D-NY), issued an apology on behalf of the entire department, expecting that would make the issue go away: "Th

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Stop Suggesting Conscription As the Fix for American Militarism

2013-05-10T01:00:00Z

...Charlie Rangel (D-NY), Gen. Stanley A. McChrystal, Thomas E. Ricks, meet David Sirota. Sirota, meet the other three people in the United States who regret the 40 years of conscription-free living Americans have enjoyed. This column contains the same sen

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Major city pension fund divests from gun industry over Mayor Bloomberg's objections

2013-05-09T01:00:00Z

...a missile defense site on the East Coast, it should be in New York, Sen. Chuck Schumer said in a letter this week to Rep. Charlie Rangel (D-Harlem) this week lamented the political corruption probe in New York, comparing the continued arrests of local l

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Republicans boycott vote on Obama’s EPA nominee

2013-05-09T01:00:00Z

Obama: US economy ’poised for progress’

2013-05-09T01:00:00Z

Race Results: Tight race expected for 1st District seat (US House in SC, SANFORD LEADING)

2013-05-08T01:00:00Z

...turn the South BLUE. Sanford wins. I'm not surprised. But Democrats have the same kind of gerrymandered districts ... Charlie Rangel still gets reelected for heavens sake. In 2012, House Dems had a million more votes nationwide than House GOPers. But th

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